FUGA has today announced a new global partnership with Arketyp Group, the newly launched independent label group founded by Swedish music manager, label owner, and YEAR0001 co-founder, Oskar Ekman. As part of the deal, FUGA will provide digital and physical distribution, strategic marketing support, and Downtown sync services across Arketyp’s roster of independent artists and label clients.

Based in Stockholm, Arketyp Group was founded earlier this year by Ekman as a creative, marketing and back-office services hub for independent labels and artists, as well as bringing under the same umbrella a management company, publishing business, and a record store. The first label to join Arketyp Group is YEAR0001 – co-founded by Ekman and partner Emilio Fagone – who administers the back catalog rights of Yung Lean, Bladee, Drain Gang, and Viagra Boys, alongside an exciting roster of new artists.

A FUGA client since 2022, YEAR0001 has partnered closely with the company across global digital and physical distribution, sync licensing and audience engagement over the last few years, laying the foundation for this new, expanded collaboration. YEAR0001 additionally entered into an international neighbouring rights agreement with Downtown Neighbouring Rights in 2022.

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