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.

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The Calm Pup
Album - 10 Tracks - Released November 24, 2025

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A Good Year
Abe Parker
Alejandro Sanz
Alessio
Alex Coles
Allem Iversom
BOKI
Benjamin Smith
Benjamin Steer
Brenda
CORY M. COONS
Cale
Camilo Branca
Chad Cooper
Cheap Trick
Chris de Sarandy
Christopher Cross
Dani Tapia
Dani Vidi
David Martin
Derik Fein
Donavon Frankenreiter
Eauclaire
Eliad Cohen
Emily Roberts
Eric Clapton
Eros Ramazzotti
George Alice
Goodnight Louisa
Gracee Shriver
Gökhan Türkmen
Idun Nicoline
Irenita
Irvin Smith
Jack Kelly
Jesse Harris
John Andrews
John B. Stewart
John Lennon
John Michael Howell
Joseph Vincent
Juliana Hale
Katha Rosa
Katie Belle
Kenzie Cait
Kim Wilde
Kodi Williams
Leo Walt
Little Feat
Lou Mclean
Luca Armone
Lucky Choice
Mannymore
Mark Ambor
Mark Daly
Meg Carlin
Megan Knight
Mia Wilson
Michael Sanzone
Morgan Seatree
Nana M. Rose
Neil
Nelly Furtado
Nihal Tauro
Noelle Johnson
Ny Oh
Odhran Murphy
Paul Carrack
Phoebe Willo
Plamina
Randal Clark
Raymond Revel
Red River Dialect
Ro
Robbie Mortimer
Rosell
Roy Shinar
Ry Rivers
Sandra K
Sara Bareilles
Shai Wood
Simon Safhalter
Simply Red
Stephen Sanchez
Susie Ledge
Suzi Quatro
TOMOO
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Tiffany
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Valentin
Warren Zevon
Will M
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Ed Sheeran
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Noah Kahan
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Nelly Furtado
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Jack Johnson
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Maki
Suki Waterhouse
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Alanis Morissette
Sting
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Christopher Cross
Kenny Loggins
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Gerry Rafferty
Diana Ross
Mark Ambor
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