Piano Rock

Piano rock is a dynamic and emotive genre characterized by its prominent use of piano or keyboard-driven melodies, driving rhythms, and often, soaring vocal performances. Emerging in the 1970s and gaining popularity in the 1980s and 1990s, piano rock drew from classical, pop, and rock influences to create a distinctive sound. Artists associated with the genre typically emphasized storytelling through lyrics, often focusing on themes of love, introspection, and social commentary. With its versatility and expressiveness, piano rock appealed to a broad audience, bridging the gap between soft rock and more energetic, anthemic styles. Notable for its use of atmospheric soundscapes and introspective balladry, piano rock also incorporated elements of art rock, prog rock, and pop, setting it apart from more straightforward rock genres. Its cultural significance lies in its ability to evoke powerful emotions and create a sense of connection between artist and listener.

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More Than a Moment
Single - Released May 20, 2025

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Aaron Embry
Adi-Keshet Cohen
Alicia Witt
Amanda Palmer
Amber Pacific
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness
Andriana Chobot
Anton Vezuv
Aqualung
August Wells
Augustana
Ben Folds
Ben Folds Five
Ben Rector
Ben Shive
Ben Woodward
Bernie Taupin
Billy Joel
Bruce Hornsby
Bruce Hornsby and the Range
Charlotte Martin
Chris Martin
Christopher the Conquered
Civil Twilight
Copeland
Delta Spirit
Dory Previn
Elton John
Evan Blix
Fiona Apple
Five For Fighting
Foxy Shazam
Gabe Dixon
Gavin Mikhail
Holiday Parade
Immaculate Machine
Jack's Mannequin
Jake Oken-Berg
Jerry Lee Lewis
Jillette Johnson
John Howard
Jon McLaughlin
Jukebox The Ghost
Kate Bush
Kate Nash
Keane
Kim Lian Van Der Meij
Lee Lewis
Leon Russell
Marie Hines
Matt Bellamy
PJ Harvey
Perfume Genius
Pete Muller
Ra Ra Riot
Rams' Pocket Radio
Raymond Revel
Regina Spektor
Ron Pope
Rose Betts
Ross Copperman
Rufus Wainwright
Scouting For Girls
Secondhand Serenade
Skylar Grey
Something Corporate
Straylight Run
Supertramp
The Beckies
The Brobecks
The Dresden Dolls
The Fray
The Range
The Summer Set
The Whitlams
Tom Odell
Tori Amos
Tyler Mast
Vanessa Carlton
Vienna Teng
Wakey!Wakey!
We The Kings
William Champion
ashleigh stone
Elton John
Billy Joel
Tom Odell
Keane
The Fray
Kate Bush
Skylar Grey
Supertramp
Fiona Apple
Vanessa Carlton
Regina Spektor
We The Kings
Perfume Genius
A Great Big World
PJ Harvey
Jerry Lee Lewis
Ben Rector
Five For Fighting
The Dresden Dolls
Rufus Wainwright
Scouting For Girls
Tori Amos
Ron Pope
Bruce Hornsby and the Range
Secondhand Serenade
The Range
Ben Folds
Kate Nash
Jukebox The Ghost
The Brobecks
Rose Betts
Something Corporate
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness
Ben Folds Five
Jack's Mannequin
Ra Ra Riot
Augustana
Ben Woodward
The Summer Set
Aqualung
Leon Russell
Amanda Palmer
Jon McLaughlin
Gavin Mikhail
Delta Spirit
The Whitlams
Bruce Hornsby
Ross Copperman
Vienna Teng
Foxy Shazam
Amber Pacific
Civil Twilight
Copeland
Gabe Dixon
Raymond Revel
Chris Martin
Wakey!Wakey!
Matt Bellamy
Straylight Run
Aaron Embry
Jillette Johnson
Charlotte Martin
Marie Hines
Bernie Taupin
Evan Blix
William Champion
Ben Shive
Dory Previn
Kim Lian Van Der Meij
Holiday Parade
Pete Muller
Lee Lewis
Adi-Keshet Cohen
Alicia Witt
Immaculate Machine
John Howard
August Wells
Rams' Pocket Radio
Christopher the Conquered
The Beckies
Andriana Chobot
Anton Vezuv
ashleigh stone
Jake Oken-Berg
Tyler Mast