Editing New Brunswick, New Jersey (section)

===Music===
[[File:The West Front 2004 Court Tavern.jpg|thumb|A band offstage at the [[Court Tavern]] in 2004. The live music club opened in 1981 and reopened as a 100% vegan venue in 2024.]]
New Brunswick's live music scene has been the home to many original rock bands, including some which went on to national prominence such as [[The Smithereens]] and [[Bon Jovi]] as well as other notable [[:Category:Musical groups from New Brunswick, New Jersey|New Brunswick bands]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.app.com/story/entertainment/music/2019/12/04/court-tavern-new-brunswick-legacy-glenn-bruden-frontman-destroy-all-bands-dead-54/2610698001/|title=Court Tavern New Brunswick legacy: Glenn Bruden, Destroy All Bands frontman, dead at 54|first=Chris|last=Jordan|website=Asbury Park Press|access-date=August 31, 2023|archive-date=October 30, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030213730/https://www.app.com/story/entertainment/music/2019/12/04/court-tavern-new-brunswick-legacy-glenn-bruden-frontman-destroy-all-bands-dead-54/2610698001/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="auto"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.app.com/story/entertainment/music/2017/09/22/melody-bar-haunts-their-reverie-why-former-new-brunswick-club-still-matters/684074001/|title=The Melody Bar haunts their reverie: Why the former New Brunswick club still matters|first=Chris|last=Jordan|website=Asbury Park Press|access-date=August 31, 2023|archive-date=October 30, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030213730/https://www.app.com/story/entertainment/music/2017/09/22/melody-bar-haunts-their-reverie-why-former-new-brunswick-club-still-matters/684074001/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newjerseystage.com/articles/getarticle.php?titlelink=new-brunswick-gets-ready-to-rock-again|title=New Brunswick Gets Ready To Rock Again|date=September 2, 2017|website=NewJerseyStage.com|access-date=August 31, 2023|archive-date=August 31, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230831010819/https://www.newjerseystage.com/articles/getarticle.php?titlelink=new-brunswick-gets-ready-to-rock-again|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.app.com/story/entertainment/music/2016/12/27/court-tavern-manager-brittney-dixon-exits/95866524/|title=Court Tavern manager Brittney Dixon exits|first=Chris|last=Jordan|website=Asbury Park Press|access-date=August 31, 2023|archive-date=October 30, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030213731/https://www.app.com/story/entertainment/music/2016/12/27/court-tavern-manager-brittney-dixon-exits/95866524/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/entertainment/arts/2016/03/27/something-borrowed-something-new/80581144/|title=Something borrowed, new in New Brunswick basements|first=Bob|last=Makin|website=Courier News|access-date=August 31, 2023|archive-date=August 31, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230831010819/https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/entertainment/arts/2016/03/27/something-borrowed-something-new/80581144/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://archive.centraljersey.com/2011/01/20/film-recalls-famed-music-scene-of-1980s-2/|title=Film recalls famed music scene of 1980s – Central Jersey Archives|first=Greater|last=Media|date=January 20, 2011|access-date=August 27, 2023|archive-date=August 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230827044248/https://archive.centraljersey.com/2011/01/20/film-recalls-famed-music-scene-of-1980s-2/|url-status=live}}</ref> Rock band [[Looking Glass (band)|Looking Glass]], who had the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] number one hit "[[Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)]]" in 1972, developed in the New Brunswick rock scene and dedicated their debut to "the people of New Brunswick."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newbrunswicktoday.com/2022/06/new-brunswicks-number-one-hit-brandy-turns-50/|title=New Brunswick's Number One Hit "Brandy" Turns 50 - New Brunswick Today &#124; New Brunswick, NJ Local News|access-date=August 26, 2023|archive-date=August 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230826131423/https://newbrunswicktoday.com/2022/06/new-brunswicks-number-one-hit-brandy-turns-50/|url-status=live}}</ref> Filmmaker [[Paul Devlin (filmmaker)|Paul Devlin]]'s first documentary, ''Rockin’ Brunswick'' (1983), documented the New Brunswick rock scene of the 1980s.<ref>{{cite AV media|url=http://vimeo.com/9172413|title=Rockin' Brunswick - 1983|work=Vimeo}}</ref>

The city is in particular a center for local [[punk rock]] and underground music.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.newjerseystage.com/articles/getarticle.php?titlelink=new-brunswick-seeks-to-reclaim-its-place-in-jersey-music-history|title=New Brunswick Seeks To Reclaim Its Place In Jersey Music History|date=November 22, 2017|website=NewJerseyStage.com|access-date=August 27, 2023|archive-date=August 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230827040204/https://www.newjerseystage.com/articles/getarticle.php?titlelink=new-brunswick-seeks-to-reclaim-its-place-in-jersey-music-history|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://njindy.com/2022/07/18/dusters-and-freezeheads-emerge-from-new-brunswicks-illustrious-evolving-punk-hardcore-scene/|title=Dusters and Freezeheads emerge from New Brunswick's illustrious, evolving punk/hardcore scene|first=Connor|last=Reddington|date=July 18, 2022|website=NJ Indy|access-date=August 28, 2023|archive-date=August 28, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230828012936/https://njindy.com/2022/07/18/dusters-and-freezeheads-emerge-from-new-brunswicks-illustrious-evolving-punk-hardcore-scene/|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Alternative rock]], [[indie rock]], and [[hardcore punk|hardcore]] music have long been popular in the city's live music scene.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://njindy.com/2023/08/11/in-conversation-with-nj-hardcore-punk-band-kirkby-kiss/|title=In conversation with NJ hardcore punk band Kirkby Kiss|first=Connor|last=Reddington|date=August 11, 2023|website=NJ Indy|access-date=August 26, 2023|archive-date=August 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230826131422/https://njindy.com/2023/08/11/in-conversation-with-nj-hardcore-punk-band-kirkby-kiss/|url-status=live}}</ref> Many alternative rock bands got radio airplay thanks to [[Matt Pinfield]] who was part of the New Brunswick music scene for over 20 years at Rutgers University radio [[WRSU-FM]] and at [[alternative rock]] radio station [[WKMK|WHTG-FM]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newbrunswicktoday.com/2021/11/as-nj-music-scene-comes-back-to-life-the-court-tavern-stays-silent/|title=As NJ Music Scene Comes Back to Life, The Court Tavern Stays Silent - New Brunswick Today &#124; New Brunswick, NJ Local News|access-date=August 31, 2023|archive-date=April 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402125646/https://newbrunswicktoday.com/2021/11/as-nj-music-scene-comes-back-to-life-the-court-tavern-stays-silent/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newbrunswicktoday.com/2021/07/end-of-an-era-the-final-years-of-new-brunswicks-melody-bar/|title=End of An Era: The Final Years of New Brunswick's Melody Bar - New Brunswick Today &#124; New Brunswick, NJ Local News|access-date=August 31, 2023|archive-date=March 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322215612/https://newbrunswicktoday.com/2021/07/end-of-an-era-the-final-years-of-new-brunswicks-melody-bar/|url-status=live}}</ref> 
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/2012/10/court_tavern_to_reopen_with_sh.html|title=Court Tavern to reopen with show by Samiam|first=Tris McCall &#124; For Inside|last=Jersey|date=October 2, 2012|website=nj.com|access-date=August 31, 2023|archive-date=August 31, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230831010832/https://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/2012/10/court_tavern_to_reopen_with_sh.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.villagevoice.com/remembering-the-court-tavern-new-brunswicks-storied-rock-dive/|title=Remembering The Court Tavern, New Brunswick's Storied Rock Dive|first=Mike|last=Appelstein|date=January 23, 2012|website=The Village Voice|access-date=August 31, 2023|archive-date=August 31, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230831010833/https://www.villagevoice.com/remembering-the-court-tavern-new-brunswicks-storied-rock-dive/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.tapinto.net/towns/new-brunswick/articles/melody-bar-regulars-return-to-city-for-reunion |title=Melody Bar Regulars Return to City for Reunion &#124; New Brunswick, NJ News TAPinto |access-date=August 31, 2023 |archive-date=October 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030213733/https://www.tapinto.net/towns/new-brunswick/articles/melody-bar-regulars-return-to-city-for-reunion |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-b59E9PwUg|title=The Blases at The Court Tavern:" Playing All Night Long"|date=December 12, 2008 |via=www.youtube.com|access-date=August 31, 2023|archive-date=August 31, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230831010818/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-b59E9PwUg|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://collections.libraries.rutgers.edu/new-brunswick-music-scene|title=New Brunswick Music Scene Archive Digital Collection &#124; Digital Collections|website=collections.libraries.rutgers.edu|access-date=August 31, 2023|archive-date=August 31, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230831010834/https://collections.libraries.rutgers.edu/new-brunswick-music-scene|url-status=live}}</ref>

Local pubs and clubs hosted many local bands, including the [[Court Tavern]]<ref>Jovanovic, Rob. [https://books.google.com/books?id=qEDy-DVH6usC ''Perfect Sound Forever: The Story of Pavement''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030213736/https://books.google.com/books?id=qEDy-DVH6usC |date=October 30, 2023 }}, Justin, Charles & Co. 2004. {{ISBN|9781932112078}}. Accessed August 29, 2017.</ref><ref>Jordan, Chris. [http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20120206/NJNEWS/302060028/Court-Tavern-closing-marks-end-era-New-Brunswick "Court Tavern closing marks end of era in New Brunswick"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120209050238/http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20120206/NJNEWS/302060028/Court-Tavern-closing-marks-end-era-New-Brunswick |date=February 9, 2012 }}, ''[[Courier News]]'', February 6, 2012. Accessed March 10, 2013.</ref><ref>Chaux, Giancarlo. [http://www.dailytargum.com/article/2012/04/new-brunswick-business-owner-plans-to-reopen-the-court-tavern "New Brunswick business owner plans to reopen the court tavern"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141221084853/http://www.dailytargum.com/article/2012/04/new-brunswick-business-owner-plans-to-reopen-the-court-tavern |date=December 21, 2014 }}, ''[[The Daily Targum]]'', April 17, 2012. Accessed January 11, 2015.</ref> and the [[Melody Bar]] during the 1980s and 1990s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newbrunswicktoday.com/2021/03/20-years-after-its-sudden-closure-new-brunswick-still-remembers-the-melody-bar/|title=20 Years After Its Sudden Closure, New Brunswick Still Remembers The Melody Bar - New Brunswick Today &#124; New Brunswick, NJ Local News|access-date=August 27, 2023|archive-date=August 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230827042744/https://newbrunswicktoday.com/2021/03/20-years-after-its-sudden-closure-new-brunswick-still-remembers-the-melody-bar/|url-status=live}}</ref>
The city was ranked the number 4 spot to see indie bands in New Jersey.<ref>Kalet, Hank. [http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/14/07/20/the-list-10-best-places-to-see-indie-bands-in-the-garden-state/ "The List: 10 Best Places to See Indie Bands in the Garden State"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141022212255/http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/14/07/20/the-list-10-best-places-to-see-indie-bands-in-the-garden-state/ |date=October 22, 2014 }}, NJ Spotlight, July 21, 2014. Accessed January 11, 2015.</ref>

The independent record label [[Don Giovanni Records]] originally started to document the New Brunswick basement scene.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Oliver |first1=Bobby |title=7 bands that make Don Giovanni Records the coolest indie label in N.J. |url=https://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/2016/09/7_bands_that_make_don_giovanni_records_the_coolest.html |publisher=NJ.Com |date=September 15, 2016 |access-date=July 3, 2022 |archive-date=July 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703151743/https://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/2016/09/7_bands_that_make_don_giovanni_records_the_coolest.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Nelson |first1=Lloyd |title=Photos: For 10 years, Don Giovanni Records captures New Brunswick sound |url=https://www.nj.com/middlesex/2013/11/photos_for_10_years_don_giovanni_records_captures_new_brunswick_sound.html |website=NJ.com |date=November 2, 2013 |access-date=July 3, 2022 |archive-date=July 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703151158/https://www.nj.com/middlesex/2013/11/photos_for_10_years_don_giovanni_records_captures_new_brunswick_sound.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In March 2017, [[NJ.com]] wrote that "even if [[Asbury Park]] has recently returned as our state's musical nerve center, with the brick-and-mortar venues and infrastructure to prove it, New Brunswick remains as the New Jersey scene's unadulterated, pounding heart."<ref>Olivier, Bobby. [https://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/2017/03/scenes_from_a_new_brunswick_basement_show_where_nj.html "A sweaty New Brunswick basement just hosted the best N.J. concert of 2017 (PHOTOS)"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191213213154/https://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/2017/03/scenes_from_a_new_brunswick_basement_show_where_nj.html |date=December 13, 2019 }}, March 27, 2017, updated January 16, 2019. Accessed December 13, 2019. "Even if Asbury Park has recently returned as our state's musical nerve center, with the brick-and-mortar venues and infrastructure to prove it, New Brunswick remains as the New Jersey scene's unadulterated, pounding heart."</ref> A number of well-known local bands formed in the city's live music scene, including [[Thursday (band)|Thursday]] and [[Ogbert the Nerd]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.altpress.com/new-brunswick-new-jersey-house-show-scene-history/|title=A historic look back at the New Brunswick basement scene in the heart of New Jersey|first=Amy|last=Rowe|website=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]] |date=December 6, 2022|access-date=August 26, 2023|archive-date=August 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230826131421/https://www.altpress.com/new-brunswick-new-jersey-house-show-scene-history/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://njindy.com/2021/07/07/njs-ogbert-the-nerd-shitty-life-decisions-and-telling-stories-about-it/|title=NJ's Ogbert the Nerd: 'Shitty life decisions and telling stories about it'|first=Kyle|last=Nardine|date=July 7, 2021|website=NJ Indy|access-date=August 26, 2023|archive-date=August 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230826131423/https://njindy.com/2021/07/07/njs-ogbert-the-nerd-shitty-life-decisions-and-telling-stories-about-it/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/2015/01/15_new_jersey_hardcore_bands_to_rattle_your_cage.html|title=15 New Jersey hardcore bands to rattle your cage|first=Bobby Olivier &#124; NJ Advance Media for|last=NJ.com|date=January 13, 2015|website=nj|access-date=August 26, 2023|archive-date=August 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230826131424/https://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/2015/01/15_new_jersey_hardcore_bands_to_rattle_your_cage.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/2015/01/blood_bruises_brotherhood_the_state_of_new_jersey_hardcore.html|title=The hardcore brotherhood: How punk's toughest scene thrashed its way into N.J. history|first=Bobby Olivier &#124; NJ Advance Media for|last=NJ.com|date=January 13, 2015|website=nj|access-date=August 26, 2023|archive-date=August 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230826131422/https://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/2015/01/blood_bruises_brotherhood_the_state_of_new_jersey_hardcore.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/2015/01/a_hardcore_brotherhood_how_punks_toughest_scene_thrashed_its_way_into_nj_history.html|title=How punk rock's toughest scene thrashed its way into N.J. history|first=Bobby Olivier &#124; NJ Advance Media for|last=NJ.com|date=January 13, 2015|website=nj|access-date=August 26, 2023|archive-date=August 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230826131423/https://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/2015/01/a_hardcore_brotherhood_how_punks_toughest_scene_thrashed_its_way_into_nj_history.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Rutgers radio station [[WVPH|WVPH 90.3 FM "The Core"]] hosts indie music festival "[[Corefest]]" on campus. 

A number of jazz organizations and jazz festivals are held in the city, including the Hub City Jazz Festival and the New Brunswick Jazz Project. The New Brunswick Jazz Project is dedicated to live jazz in the city and surrounding towns. New Brunswick also has a plethora of rappers including Trill Lik, Mello B and Amgjay and also GetBizzy Nino.