Trending on Billboard Longtime Atlantic Records A&R Cody Verdecias is announced on Wednesday (May 6) the launch of his new label, Deep Love Recordings. Created in 2025 and home to artists including Dallas-based metal hybrid band Empty Shell Casing, modern regional Mexican duo Corridos Ketamina, California deathcore group Rev3rent and DJ/songwriter/producer FIFI, the project is a joint venture between Verdecias and Atlantic Music Group. The label’s first release came last October via a pair of singles by Empty Shell Casing. Related Verdecias has spent over a decade as vp of A&R at Atlantic Records, where he signed and continues to A&R major projects including Turnstile , 100 gecs , Fred again.. and Dylan Brady. He’s also a manager representing artists including Dahi, Daytrip, Emile Haynie, Lexa Gates, Eartheater, 100 gecs and Brady. With Deep Love, Verdecias is focused on the same kind of youth-driven alternative music that shaped him.…