And appropriately, the ad was set to a slow rendition of skater-pop anthem Blink-182's 'All The Small Things' - a more upbeat choice than the ballads usually selected.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12725669/john-lewis-christmas-advert-2023-video-music.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

At last, a scientific way of answering the eternal question: Are uptempos or ballads the most summer friendly?

Source: https://jezebel.com/is-the-ultimate-summer-bop-happy-or-sad-welcome-to-jez-1850606639

Between Phoebe Bridgers’ slowest ballads and the yearly comeback of Mazzy Star’s “Fade Into You,”the typical fall picks are enough to send anyone into musical hibernation until the snow melts in April.

Source: https://www.bcheights.com/2023/09/10/stitzel-a-playlist-for-those-looking-for-a-cozy-girl-autumn-not-a-sad-one/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stitzel-a-playlist-for-those-looking-for-a-cozy-girl-autumn-not-a-sad-one

Beverley explains: “My new album covers the kaleidoscope of my soul influences from disco, R&B, funk, gospel through to northern soul and big ballads.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/entertainment/2023/08/06/beverley-knight-a-new-dawn-for-soul-queen/

Good ol' Freddy is instantly smitten and does what any reasonable person would do in his situation — he follows Eliza home with flowers and stalks her street while singing love ballads.

Source: https://www.slashfilm.com/1156213/my-fair-lady-ending-explained-ive-grown-accustomed-to-her-face/

His programme includes timeless favourites; a touch of Nashville; beautiful original ballads; and other hits.

Source: https://www.goulburnpost.com.au/story/8071749/festival-of-seniors-sports-and-culture-in-goulburn-this-week/?src=rss

In comparison with the jaw-dropping tracks, I found myself less impressed by “GUTS’” numerous ballads (such as “making the bed,” “logical” and “teenage dream”), which appear too similar in their piano-based instrumentation and emotional arc.

Source: https://stanforddaily.com/2023/09/27/olivia-rodrigos-guts-y-step-in-musical-maturity/

Irish love songs, ballads and songs of social justice to be featured along with music from her latest album.

Source: https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/03/03/bdn-maine/karan-casey-one-of-irelands-most-celebrated-singers-to-perform-at-husson-universitys-gracie-theatre/

It’s also punctuated by summer jams and blissful ballads, along with the urgency of Public Enemy’s “Fight the Power”, which is played from Radio Raheem’s boombox.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/best-film-soundtracks-movie-scores-b2463365.html

Luck of the Irish, March 4-5: The Aurora Singers entertain with haunting ballads, lullabies, and songs to stir your Irish soul at South Middle School, Sat. 7 p.m., Sun.

Source: https://glendalecherrycreek.com/2023/02/shamrockin-rollin-to-dublin-day-in-denver/

Over the next few years, Raye became one of the most reliable hit makers in the business, and he particularly shone on his ballads.

Source: http://greenvillejournal.com/arts-culture/roots-boots-tour-brings-1990s-country-to-greenvilles-foundry-upstate-beat/

Taking turns with duets and group performances they covered a R&B, reggae, Cold Chisel rock ballads and even audience requests for Rhianna.

Source: https://www.postcourier.com.pg/rightful-rhythm-and-blues/

The project is built on the foundations of the dignified, orchestrated ballads of her previous album -only this time, they have been radically overhauled to create sleek, radio-friendly pop anthems.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66616991?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

These days it is also known for rap-infused “narcocorrido” ballads about drug traffickers.

Source: https://www.kuwaittimes.com/rising-star-rides-mexican-musics-wave-of-success/

The show, which has received high acclaim, will feature all the well-known ballads and foot stamping singalongs from the legendary Pogue’s, Furey’s, Dubliners, Makem and Clancy, to name but a few.

Source: https://www.forres-gazette.co.uk/news/everyones-eyes-will-be-smiling-with-ireland-the-show-319449/

The singer-songwriter appeared emotional while performing her famous breakup ballads at her concert Sunday night — and fans noticed.

Source: https://extratv.com/2023/06/06/taylor-swift-gets-emotional-onstage-amid-matty-healy-breakup/

Two piano ballads embody different sides of this poetry: Nina Simone’s “Lilac Wine” and Mitski’s “Bag of Bones.”

Source: https://stanforddaily.com/2023/04/19/music-that-makes-you-feel-in-praise-of-mixed-feelings/

We did Echo and The Bunnymen, but we've also done old Irish and English murder ballads and everything in between.’

Source: https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/gothic-americana-supergroup-the-heathen-apostles-make-their-portsmouth-live-debut-were-lean-and-mean-and-ready-to-do-it-interview-4220174

We were coming up with these ballads, and they kept getting the thumbs-down.

Source: https://ksenam.com/ixp/295/p/rolling-stones-first-single-come-on/