The year is almost over, but in the few months that CTRLPlusSpace.com has been around we’ve seen some amazing artists. Here are our favorites!
To be 100% fair and unbiased acts that I’m associated with will not be included, but will be mentioned here because I think they are great. Black It Out and Sugar Shaun are projects that I’m involved with and I think they rock. Check them out and add them to your playlist!
Now on with the list. It isn’t numbered, because we won’t tell you who is better than who. We’ll show you the artist/band and tell you briefly why we think they are great. Feel free to check them out and be your own judge!
Best Artists Awards
Honyock
We think Honyock is great because their music makes you feel like you’re driving through bat country while time traveling to the 60s and 70s. They also recently moved to southern California to make their dreams happen! Check them out and see their music videos!
Patrick Neely
We Think Patrick is rad because he knows how to do social media and is supportive of other people. Did we mention he posts himself doing covers and original songs on Instagram all the time? Check him out! His Soundscape album is brilliant as well! Put it on your playlist!
RepresA
RepresA is amazing because of their supportiveness, their songwriting capabilities, and their live performances. We’ve seen the videos of them rocking out and we must say, it looks like a lot of fun to watch! Listen to the United Slaves EP!
Bryan Alan
Bryan Alan is a Moosic Records artist who we’ve been waiting to put out a new record for a while. He’s awesome because of his incredible voice, songwriting talent, and amazing arrangements. Have you heard “Broken Hearts and Buried Treasure?” Do it now!
Swetzer
Seriously, a solo act that came out of nowhere. Jake really hit it out of the park with his debut single “Sophie.” Plus, their music video for their “Bless Us All” cover is hilarious! Go and love them!
Raquel Lily
A sultry voice and unending talent, that’s why we like Raquel Lilly. Her new album drops in 2020! Be on the lookout!
ERA
ERA hasn’t been on CTRLPlusSpace yet, but she sent back her interview questions, and we look forward to having her on the site! She is supportive of others and puts out some awesome music! Check out her recent collaboration with Neef!
Brother, Sister
Brother, Sister is baroque pop all the way and will always keep you guessing on what’s coming next in their music. It’s fun, it’s interesting, and it’ll keep you entertained! That’s why we love them!
KreaturKomforts
A trad Jazz solo artist whose debut album was entertaining, as well, as musically impressive. We recommend you check him out for sure! That’s why we like him!
The Cold Mountain
The Cold Mountain has been working with many musical artists and is still at it! We like him for his country flavor and the smile he does in all his pictures. Thanks for being awesome, The Cold Mountain!
Dan Romeo
Romeo, oh Romeo, why haven’t we heard more from you? Your album Velvet Scars was an emo masterpiece. The full band version of “Disguise” left us wanting more. We look forward to seeing what 2020 has in store for you!
Alpha Cat
Alpha Cat sounds like a blast from the past! Fans of Fleetwood Mac would dig this band. That’s why we do!
Our best Authors Awards
Danny Birt
Danny Birt has won many awards, and this is just another for his shelf. We loved Between a Roc and a Hard Place! We’re waiting for more, Danny-o!
MJ Rex
MJ Rex isn’t on CTRLPlusSpace yet, but we read her book, loved it, and are working on reviewing it sometime in 2020. Do yourself a favor and check out Depressed People Make Me Sleepy!
Rigoberto Nolasco
Another author who hasn’t been featured on CTRLPlusSpace yet, but we got his interview back, and we’re looking forward to publishing it. His book Keeping Life Siml(y)e (Complicated) was an enjoyable read and we recommend you enjoy it!
Best Audio Engineers
Tonality Studio
Every mix, every master that comes out of Tonality.Studio sounds like a masterstroke! We love him for that reason. We’re still waiting on that interview from them!
Best Punk
Mako Has Jagged Teeth
We love Mako Has Jagged Teeth’s raw acoustic punk sound! We look forward to sharing an interview with Mako as soon as we get it from him!
The Blistered Minds
The Blistered Minds are a blast to listen to! Their brand of punk will get you moshing in no time, and that’s why we like them!
Favorite Rap Artist Awards
L2
L2’s social media antics make us laugh. We met him when he messaged Black It Out with him rocking out to their music. That made us check his music out. We must say, we dig his flow! When is “I Just Can’t Fuck with You No More” coming out? We can’t wait!
Best Visual Artists Awards
Michelle Dahl
Wow! is all we can say when we see Michelle’s paintings. She’s incredible and you need to follow her Instagram to see more jaw-dropping works of art. Maybe, she’ll sell you some!
Liam Gregg
A virtuoso when it comes to photoshop and drawing! We love his album work, and you should too! Follow him on Instagram and Twitter to see more!
Best Websites Awards
Sea, Sky, and Shelter
Even though it’s not out yet, we got a sneak peek of what the website is going to be. And we could already tell you that it will be your one-stop-shop for all your spiritual needs. When it goes live, you’ll know about it here! We look forward to sharing it with you!
The Scribbling Shrink
Raw, emotional, and real are the words we have to use when we read The Doc’s writings. They’ll take you on a journey and we recommend you emotionally ready yourself before reading because it’s some heavy stuff! That’s why we love her!
The Meraki Social Circle
This is a group that does community outreach as well as some fun podcasts about their real-life stories. If you enjoy hearing about people’s real-life journeys, then this is the website for you!
We wish these groups were more active! Awards
The Pyronauts
Where else can you see dudes in their underwear rocking out to surfied tunes of Marylin Manson? We need more of this.
Sledding with Tigers
I regret not listening to them more when they were active. Their brand of Bluegrass-Punk is something to truly behold. The videos of their live shows look so fun! Their masterpiece, Come On And Slam, was a musical journey that, to us, set the bar for a concept album based on a movie.
Byndi
Electric Folk Samba music isn’t something you hear every day. The world needs more unique sounds like this band. Give us another single Byndi!
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