Soft Rock

Soft rock is a genre characterized by its mellow, laid-back sound, often featuring acoustic instrumentation, lush vocal harmonies, and a focus on melody. Emerging in the 1970s, soft rock evolved from folk, country, and classic rock influences, with artists incorporating elements of jazz, soul, and R&B. The genre reached its peak popularity during the late 1970s to early 1980s, with its polished production and catchy hooks captivating a wide audience. Soft rock played a significant role in shaping adult contemporary music and influencing later genres like yacht rock and easy listening. Distinguished by its emphasis on vocal-driven songcraft, soft rock sets itself apart from its harder-edged rock counterparts, while its blend of folk and pop sensibilities also differentiates it from more experimental or avant-garde styles.

Latest Soft Rock Release
Top Artists Spotify Logo
Maroon 5
Noah Kahan
Fleetwood Mac
OneRepublic
Bernadya
Myles Smith
Top Playlists
80s HITS | TOP 100 SONGS 39 Soft Rock artists
Top 50 Global 35 Soft Rock artists
The Sound of Russian Chanson 32 Soft Rock artists
70s HITS - 100 Greatest Songs of the 1970s 31 Soft Rock artists
Echoes of the Ages: A Melodic Voyage Through Time 30 Soft Rock artists
Classic Rock 28 Soft Rock artists

RecentMusic users are tracking 4042 Soft Rock artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 67,700 releases .

Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the Soft Rock artists you love!

Get Started Browse Arists
  1. May 23, 2025
  2. May 23
  3. May 20
  4. May 16
  5. May 16
  6. May 16
  7. May 16
  8. May 16
  9. May 16
  10. May 16
  11. May 16
  12. May 16
  13. May 16
  14. May 16
  15. May 16
  16. May 16
  17. May 16
  18. May 16
    undefined album image
    River
    2 tracks
  19. May 16
  20. May 16
  21. May 15
  22. May 15
  23. May 14
  24. May 14
  25. May 14
  26. May 13
  27. May 12
  28. May 9
  29. May 9
  30. May 9
  31. May 9
  32. May 9
  33. May 9
  34. May 9
  35. May 9
  36. May 9
  37. May 9
  38. May 9
  39. May 9
  40. May 9