Nominated for ?Best Pop Artist of the Year?, ?Best Rock Artist of the Year? and ?Best Album of the Year? by All Indie Music Awards 2012, The Controversy is an indie rock band based in Los Angeles, CA. What started out as The Controversy?s lead singer Laura Vall solo project, quickly evolved into a more mature sound with the increasing involvement of the guitar player, co-writer and co-producer of the project Thomas Hjorth. The Controversy?s first album (still released under Laura Vall) ?Real? has received critical acclaimed reviews, describing it as ?stunning?, ?off the hook?, ?Rich songs with powerful lyrics and musical serenity?, ?refreshing change from the overproduced pop? and ?unique, powerfully emotional, honest and ethereal?.
