Nico Vega

Nico Vega — alternative artist from US.

Formed in 2005 by singer and songwriter Aja Volkman, Nico Vega blends edgy indie rock with pop sensibilities and a touch of theatrics. The band's early years…

Influence: 52.87% Fanbase: 29.51% Trending: 64.55% Career Level: Rising

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

BioShock • 40.36% • Very Strong

As of 2025-09-09

57,718

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-09-09

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

2025-12-07 11:30:55 UTC

Genres

alternativeindie rock

Biography

Formed in 2005 by singer and songwriter Aja Volkman, Nico Vega blends edgy indie rock with pop sensibilities and a touch of theatrics. The band's early years saw lineup changes and EP releases before their self-titled debut album in 2009, which received modest success. Nico Vega gained traction in 2013 with the use of their songs in video games and television series, leading to their second album, Lead to Light, in 2014, featuring a collaboration with Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds.

Despite early challenges and lineup shifts, Nico Vega's dynamic sound and theatrical flair have garnered attention in the indie rock scene. The band's fusion of edgy rock with pop appeal, led by Aja Volkman's distinctive vocals, has attracted a growing fanbase. With key placements in media projects and collaborations with industry peers like Imagine Dragons, Nico Vega continues to evolve their sound, culminating in their 2014 album, Lead to Light, showcasing their unique blend of indie rock and pop influences.

Top Brand Affinities

Report Date: 2025-09-09

Nico Vega commands interest from 18-24 & 25-34 audiences in UNITED STATES, BRAZIL, MEXICO. With a heavily male (66%) base, collaborations tied to style, access, or drops tend to land. Youtube delivers predictable visibility (16,615 avg views per post); Instagram delivers the receipts in replies and shares. Affinity overlap with BioShock, Live Nation, Mass Effect points squarely at streetwear, music platforms, and lifestyle products. Expect awareness that shows up in the comments—not just in the reports.

Artist Affinity estimates how strongly an artist's audience overlaps with interest in specific brands, products, and categories. It is derived from aggregated social and behavioral signals—who fans follow, save, click, and engage with—normalized across platforms. Higher affinity suggests better partnership fit and higher likelihood that fans will respond positively to branded content or offers. Use it to shortlist natural brand partners and product concepts that feel authentic to the audience. Combine affinity with Connection Strength (ER) and reach to balance fit with impact. Treat affinity as directional—validate with creative tests and small pilots before scaling.

ER = (likes + comments + shares) ÷ audience per post ≥ 3.0% = Very Strong 2.0–2.99% = Strong 1.0–1.99% = Moderate < 1.0% = Low

How to read it: Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge intensity and scale.

Connection Strength

Artist Nico Vega score 3.53% — Very Strong bucket.

Brand: BioShockBrand: Live NationBrand: Mass Effect

Followers:57,718

Engagements:2,038

Rate:3.5%

Posts:368

Avg Likes:1,943

Avg Comments:149

Avg Views:16,615

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

Metric	Value	Why It Matters
Social Snapshot	Followers 57,718 · Engagements 2,038 · Rate 3.5% Posts 368 · Views 16,615 · Avg Likes 1,943 · Avg Comments 149 · Avg Views 16,615	Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown	18-24: 47% 25-34: 34% 35-44: 9% 13-17: 5%	Largest: 18-24 (47%); next: 25-34 (34%)
Gender Split	Female: 34% Male: 66% Non-binary/Other: 0%	Skews male (66%)
Top Countries	UNITED STATES (30%) BRAZIL (8%) MEXICO (6%) RUSSIA (5%) UNITED KINGDOM (4%)	Top regions: UNITED STATES (30%), BRAZIL (8%), MEXICO (6%)
Platform Engagement	Instagram: 1,040 avg likes/post · Youtube: 16,615 avg views/post	Best reach: Youtube 16,615 avg views; best engagement: Instagram 1,040 avg likes

Top Brand Affinities

BioShock

Score: 40.36

Live Nation

Score: 30.09

Mass Effect

Score: 17.67

HBO Max

Score: 14.20

Lollapalooza

Score: 11.37

The Last of Us

Score: 8.75

Borderlands

Score: 8.14

Amazon Music

Score: 7.93

Fallout

Score: 6.93

iHeartRadio Music Awards

Score: 6.18

Hot Topic

Score: 6.16

AMC

Score: 5.60

Brand	Category	Score
BioShock		40.36
Live Nation		30.09
Mass Effect		17.67
HBO Max		14.20
Lollapalooza		11.37
The Last of Us		8.75
Borderlands		8.14
Amazon Music		7.93
Fallout		6.93
iHeartRadio Music Awards		6.18
Hot Topic		6.16
AMC		5.60
Final Fantasy		5.32
Power Rangers		5.29
Polaroid		5.28
Free People		5.15
Ableton		4.88
NBC		4.85
Coors		4.56
Coachella		4.53
Bethesda Softworks		4.43
Resident Evil		4.40
Paramount Pictures		4.31
The Home Depot		4.31
Columbia Pictures		4.27
Mortal Kombat		4.24
The Witcher		4.17
Kickstarter		3.93
Star Wars		3.84
Dr. Martens		3.83
Spotify Music		3.82
Showtime		3.82
Verizon		3.80
ESPN		3.66
BBC		3.61
Summit Entertainment		3.55
Leica		3.55
MTV		3.52
HBO		3.39
Target		3.15
Comedy Central		3.14
Transformers		3.06
Nintendo		2.89
Ubisoft		2.85
Cadillac		2.85
Activision Blizzard		2.80
Cafecito		2.78
Nickelodeon		2.66
Prismacolor		2.61
DC Entertainment		2.58