Neo Mellow

Neo mellow is a genre characterized by its soothing, acoustic-driven soundscapes, often featuring a mix of folk, rock, and pop elements. Emerging in the late 1990s and peaking in popularity in the 2000s, neo mellow draws on the introspective, emotive qualities of singer-songwriter traditions. The genre is marked by its emphasis on catchy, memorable melodies, and heartfelt, storytelling-style lyrics, often delivered in warm, expressive vocals. Artists associated with neo mellow often incorporate a range of instruments, from guitars and pianos to strings and woodwinds, creating a rich, layered sound. With its focus on authenticity and emotional intimacy, neo mellow has become a staple of contemporary popular music, resonating with listeners seeking comfort and connection. Its influence can be seen in the convergence of indie folk, adult contemporary, and soft rock styles, making it a distinctive and enduring genre in modern music.

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Mood Christmas Edition
Album - 10 Tracks - Released November 15, 2024

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A Fine Frenzy
A Great Big World
Alanis Morissette
Amos Lee
Andy Grammer
Anna Nalick
Ari Hest
Augustana
Ben Harper
Ben Rector
Birdy
Boyce Avenue
Brett Dennen
Colbie Caillat
Counting Crows
Damien Rice
Daniel Powter
Daughtry
Dave Barnes
Dave Matthews
Dave Matthews Band
David Cook
David Gray
Dido
Donavon Frankenreiter
Edwin McCain
Emerson Hart
Eric Hutchinson
Five For Fighting
Florence + The Machine
Gary Jules
Gavin DeGraw
Green River Ordinance
Howie Day
Ingrid Michaelson
Jack Johnson
James Bay
James Blunt
James Morrison
Jamie Cullum
Jason Mraz
Jason Reeves
Joe Purdy
John Mayer
Jon McLaughlin
Josh Kelley
Joshua Radin
Jurana
Justin Nozuka
KT Tunstall
Kate Voegele
Keane
Kodaline
Kris Allen
Lifehouse
Mandy Moore
Mary Lambert
Mat Kearney
Matchbox Twenty
Matt Nathanson
Matt Wertz
Matt White
Michelle Branch
Mumford & Sons
Neon Trees
Norah Jones
O.A.R.
Paolo Nutini
Parachute
Passenger
Phillip Phillips
Plain White T's
Ray LaMontagne
Rob Thomas
Ron Pope
Ryan Cabrera
SafetySuit
Sara Bareilles
Sister Hazel
Snow Patrol
The All-American Rejects
The Calling
The Civil Wars
The Fray
The Goo Goo Dolls
The Lumineers
The Weepies
Train
Tristan Prettyman
Tyler Hilton
Tyrone Wells
Vanessa Carlton
Vertical Horizon
WALK THE MOON
fun.
The Lumineers
John Mayer
Florence + The Machine
Jack Johnson
The Goo Goo Dolls
Train
Dido
Keane
Jason Mraz
Norah Jones
Mumford & Sons
The Fray
WALK THE MOON
James Bay
Birdy
Passenger
James Blunt
Andy Grammer
Matchbox Twenty
Snow Patrol
Boyce Avenue
Counting Crows
Alanis Morissette
Kodaline
The All-American Rejects
fun.
Colbie Caillat
Paolo Nutini
Neon Trees
Dave Matthews Band
Ray LaMontagne
Lifehouse
Daughtry
Sara Bareilles
Vanessa Carlton
Mandy Moore
KT Tunstall
Plain White T's
The Calling
Rob Thomas
James Morrison
Ben Harper
Phillip Phillips
Gavin DeGraw
A Great Big World
Jamie Cullum
David Gray
Amos Lee
Daniel Powter
Ben Rector
Damien Rice
Ingrid Michaelson
Michelle Branch
Donavon Frankenreiter
Five For Fighting
O.A.R.
Dave Matthews
The Civil Wars
Mat Kearney
Ron Pope
Edwin McCain
Howie Day
Matt Nathanson
Vertical Horizon
Gary Jules
Parachute
Joshua Radin
Brett Dennen
The Weepies
Tyrone Wells
Sister Hazel
Eric Hutchinson
Anna Nalick
Jason Reeves
Mary Lambert
Augustana
Ryan Cabrera
Justin Nozuka
Jon McLaughlin
Dave Barnes
Kris Allen
A Fine Frenzy
Matt Wertz
David Cook
SafetySuit
Tristan Prettyman
Matt White
Tyler Hilton
Green River Ordinance
Joe Purdy
Kate Voegele
Josh Kelley
Ari Hest
Emerson Hart
Jurana