Brooklyn based alt pop singer-songwriter Aaron Taos drops the standout track Closure.  Aaron notes, “Closure is about the process of searching for resolution after a break-up,” – It’s about that unexpected rush of emotions that come when you unexpectedly see your old person’s face – even when you were sure you were over them.”
Playlists: New Music Friday, Fresh Finds, and Chill Vibe.
Blogs: Wonderland, The Fader, Pigeons and Planes, Stereogum, Clash
Placements: Featured in NBA 2K20 video game
Streams: one million+ Spotify streams

Look out for Nashville based Wave & Rome.  The band led by Sam Tinnesz was created with co-writer and co-producer Josh Farro (formerly of Paramore). The band tracked five songs releasing the Map EP.  Now, the band released their single “Stardust” followed by their self-titled track including “Be My Girl”, “Hey K”, and “Velvet Sea”. The second single, “Hey K” landed on the Spotify Rock/ Pop playlist alongside Two Door Cinema Club. Give it a listen.

Concord bought indie label Victory Records. The Chicago-based emo label helmed by Tony Brummel earned approximately $5 million a year in revenue. It’s been said that Concord paid about $27 million-$34 million for the Victory company.  Victory Records was known for bands such as Taking Back Sunday, Bayside, Thursday, Hawthorne Heights, and Silverstein.  Concord picked up 4,500 masters and 3,500 compositions. Concord will get the Victory name and the well known Bulldog logo.

Larkins releases Not Enough Love which premiered on Radio 1’s Midnight Drop on Jack Saunders’ Indie Show. The 4 pieces is repped by Scruff of The Neck Mgmt and are nominated for the ‘One To Watch’ Award at the 2019 Aim Awards. Give the track a listen.
Radio: Radio 1, Radio X and Zane Lowe at Beats 1.
Streams: one million+ Spotify streams
Performances: Sold Out shows in the UK, Europe and the States. The band will headline a 32-date tour across the UK & Ireland.

J. Lo and Shakira will entertain the Super Bowl goers. According to insiders, Jennifer Lopez has been one of the top picks to headline the Super Bowl in 2020 for a while. Lopez and Shakira are a logical fit in that the Super Bowl will take place in Miami, which has one of the largest Latin communities in the U.S.