Downtown-owned FUGA, the world’s leading full-service B2B distributor, today announces a global distribution and marketing services deal with independent Stockholm-based label and creative studio, YEAR0001; who count acclaimed post-punk band, Viagra Boys and pioneering Swedish rapper, Yung Lean, as part of its esteemed roster.

Downtown-owned FUGA, the world’s leading full-service B2B distributor, is opening a new office in Berlin following an extensive period of growth in the GSA region, including a 30% increase in clients in the last year. Based in Kreuzberg, FUGA’s Berlin office will serve as the GSA regional hub.

FUGA, the world’s leading full-service B2B distributor, has signed a deal with Mascot Label Group, the independent label family home to artists such as Black Stone Cherry, Beth Hart, Shaman’s Harvest, Vola and Dragged Under.

Downtown Neighbouring Rights (DNR), the Downtown Music Holdings-owned business dedicated to performance royalties, has signed former Fleetwood Mac member Lindsey Buckingham to a four-year deal. DNR will represent his entire catalogue, which includes his work as a writer and performer on one of the top-selling albums of all time, Rumours, among other notable Fleetwood Mac and solo works.

FUGA, the world’s leading full-service B2B music distributor owned by Downtown Music Holdings, has announced a global delivery platform services deal with Beggars Group, the legendary independent label group home to 4AD, Matador, Rough Trade Records, XL Recordings and Young.

Director Tamaki Yamashita to lead 10 strong team. FUGA’s clients to benefit from access to an additional 15 Japanese DSPs. FUGA’s global digital distribution platform localised for Japan’s three writing systems – Kanji, Hiragana and Katakana. FUGA’s CEO Pieter van Rijn and COO Christiaan Kröner join SPACE SHOWER FUGA Inc board.

Agrees strategic label and distribution partnership with ONE Sights Music. Follows deals with Superstar Media, CloudKid and COLORSxSTUDIOS. Keplin appointed Business Development & Marketing Manager, Germany. To celebrate with showcase and live performances at this year’s Reeperbahn Festival.

Gareth Mellor joins in newly created role as Global Head of B2B Marketing. Connie Chow appointed as Marketing Strategy Manager for Dance / Electronic in February.