2019 was quite the year in music, with releases from heavyweights like Ariana Grande, Solange and Bon Iver. While it’s hard to decide what albums were truly the best, these five projects stand out above the rest.

Their debut album, “Just You,” is set for release in January, despite the band only having been together for a month.

The album explores themes of social and environmental justice while experimenting with sound.

How a local electronic dance music promoter became a powerhouse.

theMARAJ released its long-awaited project “Dripstars” this past July.

The West Coast alternative band will play the Amsterdam Bar this Wednesday.

The Twin Cities music scene was, and continues to be, a major part of local culture.

Proceeds benefited the Rainforest Trust.

The orchestra’s “A Musical Feast with Sarah Hicks” concert featured local chefs, classical music and plenty of shenanigans

A&E sat down with the group before they played a free show at the Minneapolis Institute of Art last Thursday.