Art Rock

Art rock is a genre characterized by its experimental and avant-garde approach to rock music, often incorporating classical, electronic, and folk elements. Emerging in the late 1960s, art rock evolved through the 1970s and 1980s, with key artists pushing the boundaries of traditional rock music. Musically, art rock often features complex rhythms, orchestral arrangements, and conceptual themes, with vocal styles ranging from poetic storytelling to avant-garde experimentation. Influenced by classical music, psychedelia, and progressive rock, art rock emphasizes creative expression and conceptual depth, often tackling complex social and philosophical themes. Its cultural significance lies in its challenge to mainstream rock conventions, paving the way for future experimental and alternative genres. With its unique blend of high art and popular music, art rock continues to inspire and influence a wide range of musical styles, from prog rock to electronic and indie music.

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Anthony Moore
Apollo Moon Hoax
Ax and the Hatchetmen
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Barney Cortez
Ben Haydie
Ben Hillier
Bike Routes
Billy Reeves
Bottlemoth
Brandon Seabrook
Calla
ChiaroScuro
Common Saints
Cúpula
DONT MAKE THIS WEIRD
Darkways
Dave Vettraino
David Bowie
David Gilmour
Dead Love Triangle
Delta Rain Dance
Earth Cadet
Echoes
Eik Octobre
Elias Rønnenfelt
Endless Taverns
Evan J Cartwright
Fake A Smile
Fashion Club
Faux Real
Feather & Bone
Fifth Period Science Class
Gavin Friday
George Daniel
Goon Hugs
Harmer Jays
Harpy
Hipflask Virgins
HotWax
Humane The Moon
Humdrum
Jar of Blind Flies
Jimmy & the Veil
KING KVNG
Kate Bush
Kimonos
King Crimson
Lazy Day
Liela Moss
Linger
Liu Bei
Malingo
Market
Micah Palace
Moin
Never Obey Again
No Future
Noah Baker
North Atlas
Onsloow
Orange House
PLENTY
Peace Control
Peter Perrett
Possible Oceans
Raven's Banquet
Sacred Hearts
Savages
Seven Hours After Violet
She's In Parties
Sick-Days
Sister Scarlet
Skilda Världar
Snowz
Son of the Challenger
Soup
St Francis Hotel
St. Lenox
Stratospheerius
Sudsy Mcgee
The After Hours
The Ides Of March
The Intemperate Sons
The Last Dinner Party
The New York Second
The Pepperell Lester Collective
The Peripheries
Tim Heidecker
TomInTheChamber
TraviS
Twen
Waterhouse
Whim Therapy
Wruce Billis
dexter in the newsagent
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Radiohead
Pink Floyd
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Electric Light Orchestra
TOOL
Kate Bush
Supertramp
Good Neighbours
Genesis
The Last Dinner Party
The Kinks
Carbonne
The Dare
Cúpula
Ichiss
Peter Gabriel
Wings
Arc De Soleil
David Gilmour
The Alan Parsons Project
Yoko Gold
Franc Fala
Jagwar Twin
Giant Rooks
Gerry Rafferty
Yes
10cc
Brian Eno
Linea Personal
Nathan Nicholson
Baby Lasagna
Mon Rovîa
Jethro Tull
トゲナシトゲアリ
The Commanders
Thom Yorke
Roxy Music
The Moody Blues
Segah
Cleffy
Frank Zappa
King Crimson
Offthewally
Robert Plant
Kill Dyll
Manfred Mann's Earth Band
Witchz
Archer Marsh
Wicker Whales
Todd Rundgren
Richard O'Brien
Sparky Deathcap
Oracle Sisters
Jethro
Malmö 040
Glass Beams
Pelican
Phoebe Killdeer
Ashes To Amber
Bono
David Byrne
Samuraï
Dpsht
Kimonos
Vana
Y2K SPORTS
NOIT
Nicotine Dolls
Dexter and The Moonrocks
Roe Kapara
Black
Micah Palace
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
XTC
The Castellows
Krooked Kings
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Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Lasser
Evening Elephants
SKARS
Roofies Dragon
Echoes
Procol Harum
Ferragno
Craig Wedren
WHITE GALLOWS
Laurie Anderson
Ax and the Hatchetmen
Carwyn
Jet Fuel & Ginger Ales
Al Stewart
Towa Bird
Pealeaf
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