MUSIC

From an Aberdeen brewery to a Cream Ridge vineyard to a rooftop overlooking the Asbury Park boardwalk, the Garden State's tribute scene is showing...

New Jersey’s musical legacy has always extended far beyond its borders. From the boardwalks of the Jersey Shore to sold-out arenas around the world, the Garden State has produced artists, songs, and cultural movements that helped define generations of American music. Now, as the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, New Jersey is simultaneously unveiling what may become one of its most important cultural destinations: the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music. The Center’s highly anticipated opening is being marked not by a single ribbon-cutting ceremony, but by an ambitious, multi-day celebration designed to honor both the launch of the institution and the broader story of American music itself. The programming reflects a larger vision...

This Saturday is set to be more than just a massive rock show at MetLife Stadium; it’s going to be a true New Jersey homecoming. In a move that celebrates local roots and global success, Belleville Mayor Michael Melham will take to the stage to present the Key to the City to the iconic rock band My Chemical Romance. For those who know the story, the threads of My Chemical Romance are deeply woven into the fabric of Belleville. It’s where the band members grew up, where their musical journey began, and where the spirit that fueled their powerful anthems first took hold. Mayor Melham’s decision to bestow this honor is a heartfelt recognition of these...