PublishedMon, Jan 19, 2026, 10:45WordsShareA spokesperson for the online broadcaster confirmed the news in a statement sent to RA this morning.Blaise Bellville, founder and CEO of Boiler Room, has left the company.

A spokesperson confirmed the news in comments sent to Resident Advisor today, January 19th. "As founder of Boiler Room, Blaise has been pivotal and highly influential in underground club culture," the statement read. "There's much to thank him for, and we wish him all the best as he moves into a new future." Bellville resigned in December and officially departed last week. His successor remains TBA, and a "leadership team" has been installed in the interim.

Bellville founded Boiler Room in 2010, following a stint as editor of indie magazine Platform. Under his leadership, the company rose from nascent, DIY webcast series to globally renowned online broadcaster. His departure follows a recent round of layoffs.

Update, January 19th: This article was updated to include additional details around the departure.