Aja Volkman, born on March 4, 1980, in Eugene, Oregon, U.S., is an American
singer. She attended South Eugene High School and graduated in 1998. In 2005,
after a solo performance, Michael Peña approached her to form the indie rock
band Nico Vega. The band released several EPs before signing with MySpace
Records and releasing their debut album Nico Vega in 2009. They toured
extensively with artists including Gavin Rossdale, Manic Street Preachers,
Imagine Dragons, She Wants Revenge, and Blondie. Their single "Beast" gained
popularity in 2013 through BioShock Infinite advertisement...