Acoustic Rock

Acoustic rock is a genre characterized by its emphasis on acoustic instrumentation, often featuring solo or stripped-down performances on guitar, piano, or other stringed instruments. Emerging in the 1960s as a folk-rock offshoot, acoustic rock gained popularity in the 1990s and 2000s with the rise of singer-songwriters and indie-folk artists. This genre is marked by introspective, often emotive lyrics and soaring vocal melodies, set against a backdrop of simple, yet effective, instrumental arrangements. Acoustic rock's cultural significance lies in its ability to convey vulnerability and authenticity, resonating with listeners seeking a more intimate musical experience. While drawing from folk, rock, and pop traditions, acoustic rock is distinct in its focus on storytelling and lyrical nuance, often incorporating elements of country, blues, and world music. Its stripped-down aesthetic has influenced a range of other genres, from indie-rock to adult contemporary, and continues to thrive as a popular and enduring genre.

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Sorrowland
Single - Released May 16, 2025

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Billy Raffoul
Billy Vicente
Bo Staloch
Brant
Brendan Walter
Bridge The Gap
Bruno Brocchi
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Cole Phillips
Daniel Godson
Daniel Kleederman
Danny Worsnop
Dark Below
David Redwitz
Dientes de León
Dom Lampa
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Elliott Dawson
Ethan Baptiste
Francis Rossi
Frank Turner
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Fury In The Slaughterhouse
Gem
Glenn Musto
Hollway
Hunter Root
Ike Parodi
Iwan Fals
Jack Horton
Jason Carter
Jesse Ahern
Jim Camacho
John Blu
Johnny Mud
Jonathan Allen Wright
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Kassidy
Kiełas
Kyle Stibbs
La Oveja Brava
Luana Camarah
Mar Para 4
Mark Nolan
Maromaro
Max Muscato
Mim Jensen
Miquel Abras
Mountain People Worship
Nathan Cavaleri
Nicole McCabe
Nino Lucarelli
Older Brother
Out in Front
Pavel Čadek
Piotrek Lewandowski
R.R. Williams
Ramsey Thornton
Redd & The Paper Flowers
Rustyn
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Silas Frayser
Silvi Jan
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Smokie
Steady Habits
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The Covey Band
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Tommy Fleece
Tommy Saint
Ty Stonehawker
Tyla J. Pallas
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Álvaro Urquijo
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Suara Kayu
Eddie Vedder
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Jake Bugg
Jared Benjamin
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Frank Turner
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Johannes Oerding
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Piotrek Lewandowski
Donavon Frankenreiter
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Plamina
Imago
Roe Kapara
Wesley Schultz
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Guster
Billy Raffoul
Myles Kennedy
Eric Nally
Rain Paris
Goodnight, Texas
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Nino Lucarelli
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Kutxi Romero
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Ax and the Hatchetmen
Tom Francis
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Matt Squire
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Danny Worsnop
Nerd Connection
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Robert Tepper
Ann Wilson
Benjamin Gibbard
John Crome
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David Broza
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David Gates
Vidar Arvidsson
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Randy VanWarmer
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