Good things come to those who wait, or so the proverb says. And this maxim also applies to long songs. There are times, of course, when a terse pop song fits the moment—a quick sugar high when you ...

During tough times, protest songs can bring us together and spur us to action Peaceful protest is woven into the DNA of the United States, from the Boston Tea Party to the March on Washington. And ...

It's always controversial to say a cover version of a song is better or more relevant than the original, but when it comes to the Fab Four, their covers have always risen to become legendary. Many ...

Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind, and Fire are making sure fans have a groovy summer. The R&B and funk icons are reuniting to present another rendition of their “Sing a Song All Night Long” tour. This ...

In October, Sugar returned after three decades with "House Of Dead Memories" and some shows in New York and London. Now, the Bob Mould-led alt-rock band is back with a new track called "Long Live Love ...

A radio-friendly song in country music is typically around three minutes in length. But sometimes, artists defy those standards and end up having big hits anyway. We found three songs in country music ...

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This time of year, all the classic Christmas songs get spun repeatedly. Change it up by adding a little bit of local flair. Here’s a holiday-themed playlist featuring seasonal songs with a Long Island ...

In March, a clip of Carey went viral when she seemed unimpressed by Long's cover of "We Belong Together" Earl Gibson III/Variety via Getty; Momodu Mansaray/WireImage Is Muni Long shading Mariah Carey?

When the poet Nathaniel Mackey was young, he would lie in bed and think about where he had gone that day. He was born in Miami in 1947. His father, who had roots in the Bahamas, worked as a butcher.

Long Island may not rival New York City as a source of musical inspiration, but the region has found its way into more than a few pop songs. Even if you weed out the obvious Billy Joel numbers (such ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. As a new tracking week begins in the global music industry, some of ...