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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Stay for the Sunrise
Single - Released August 29, 2025

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A Tribe Apart
A.C.T
Anand Wilder
Andie Mechanic
BEND
BOGATO
Be No Rain
Bhoa United
Bjorn Vido and the Music in Space Experience
Black Suit Youth
Bleak Squad
Bobby Conn
Brian Eno
Brutini
CANTERVICE
Castle Rat
Chartreuse
Cherry i
Daedra
David Byrne
David Gilmour
Dead On A Sunday
Dolores Forever
Dpsht
Druidess
Elvya
Endless Taverns
Flyte
Forever Dawn
Frank Zappa
Genesis
Godly the Ruler
Good Neighbours
Granuja
Howard Jones
Huzzy Haze
Jehnny Beth
Julian Calendar
Kharmaguess
L'Avvinta
LYLVC
Last Grasp
Lathe of Heaven
Lemon
Lev UFO
Loro
Lunavela
Luvcat
MRG
Maya Elise
Melodyz Town
Morimus
Muse
NOCTURN
Nandah
Nathan Nicholson
Oh well.
PLAIINS
POLAZ
Palma
Peter Gabriel
ROMES
RPWL
Radiohead
Ray Bull
Robert Plant
Roxy Music
Saliva Grey
SkellyAlive!
SnapSound
Stammer
Street Symphony
Stutt
The Castellows
The Dare
The Glare
The M
The Mothers Of Invention
The New Limits
The OM
The Rabbit Council
The Remainders
The Vanished People
Titanic
Towa
Undoubting Thomas
Vane Lily
WAILD
Wizzow
Y2K SPORTS
benno!
capybara5
ciaffa
hello low
iwilldiehere
morningtime
newhaven
Брутто
Роки
Сметана band
Arctic Monkeys
Radiohead
Gorillaz
Pink Floyd
David Bowie
R.E.M.
Muse
Electric Light Orchestra
The White Stripes
TOOL
Kate Bush
Supertramp
Genesis
Franz Ferdinand
Good Neighbours
The Last Dinner Party
Snow Strippers
Higashi
The Kinks
Wings
The Dare
Cúpula
Peter Gabriel
Ichiss
Palace
Arc De Soleil
The Alan Parsons Project
David Gilmour
Giant Rooks
Yoko Gold
Jagwar Twin
benno!
Franc Fala
Sheena Ringo
Lou Reed
Alan Sutton y las criaturitas de la ansiedad
Connie Constance
Nathan Nicholson
Son Feci Bisiklet
Black Country, New Road
Brian Eno
Yes
10cc
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Mon Rovîa
Linea Personal
PLUTO
Thom Yorke
Sinners Movie
Carbonne
Red Luna
Opał
Baby Lasagna
Will Wood and the Tapeworms
Saliva Grey
The Commanders
morningtime
GenriX
Jethro Tull
Oingo Boingo
Roxy Music
Ren
Segah
ciaffa
The Moody Blues
Scarlet House
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Cleffy
Towa
Andrew Bird
Offthewally
Leblanco
Caos
Oscar Lang
Frank Zappa
The Mars Volta
WILLIS
Robert Plant
alt!
Manfred Mann's Earth Band
Witchz
Wicker Whales
Rubyeye
The Vanished People
Zemfira
Archer Marsh
King Crimson
Dexter and The Moonrocks
.Feast
Jethro
Glass Beams
Melodyz Town
Richard O'Brien
Todd Rundgren
Other Nothing
Puscifer
Sparky Deathcap
Oracle Sisters
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