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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Single - Released February 13, 2026

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Abhishek Raja
Aditya Samrat
Adrian Aslani
Akin Jensen
Alessio
Alexander Rybak
Allem Iversom
Annabelle Dinda
Arlo Parks
Ashu Dhakal
Asia
Ayush Yadav
Bad Company
Bella Renee
Bernadya
Bhavna Rana
Blas Cantó
Bradley McFly
Brainheart
Brenda
Brooks Hoffman
Bruce Hornsby
Caleb Russell
Caz Abrahams
Chill Covers
Chris Medina
Colette March
Conor Byrne
Dani Tapia
Dani Vidi
Darren Kiely
Didier Armeni
Dylan Baksalara
Eliad Cohen
Elle Coves
Eric Clapton
Evan Honer
Freddie Elmberg
Gareth Donkin
Gareth Dunlop
Gibbs
Gökhan Türkmen
Herlander
Howard Jones
Jack
Jessica Allossery
Joe Jackson
Joseph Vincent
Kaczi
Kagamine Len
Kevian Kraemer
LOTTE
Lee Sparrow
Lily Agnes
Lily Meola
Linda Ronstadt
Little Feat
Lobo
Lou Gramm
Loving Embers
Lucilla
Luis Fercán
MOBRICI
Mahi Yadav
Mannymore
Metric
Miki Martz
Modern Culture
Moonsong
Nguyễn Trung Đức
Nicole Tymcio
Nora Jabri
Outliers
Peter Gabriel
Priya Rajput
Rafa
Raygen Reeve
Raymond Revel
Rick Astley
Ro
Roger Swift
Rohan Rohan
Rosell
Sandra K
Sara Diana
Susie Ledge
Taylor Gardens
The Monkees
Tommy Rodger
Valentin
Yes
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iñigo quintero
tesh
Última Llave
АлСми
Евгений Коновалов
ליעד מאיר
שחר טבוך
陈墨一(吖毛)
Ed Sheeran
Maroon 5
Harry Styles
Fleetwood Mac
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Alejandro Sanz
Elton John
Sayeed Quadri
Phil Collins
Bee Gees
Nelly Furtado
Billy Joel
The Cranberries
Dire Straits
Bryan Adams
TOTO
Eagles
wave to earth
The Goo Goo Dolls
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Journey
Electric Light Orchestra
Adam Levine
George Michael
Jack Johnson
Billy Idol
Roxette
Tears For Fears
Cher
Simon & Garfunkel
Cyndi Lauper
Annie Lennox
Rod Stewart
Eros Ramazzotti
Suki Waterhouse
Stephen Sanchez
Eric Clapton
America
Yalın
Foreigner
Sting
Kenny Rogers
George Harrison
Chicago
The Doobie Brothers
Jim Croce
Wham!
Sasha Alex Sloan
Tom Petty
Counting Crows
Men At Work
John Denver
The Outfield
The Mamas & The Papas
Eurythmics
Simply Red
Air Supply
Van Morrison
Supertramp
Gibbs
Bernadya
Bob Seger
Seventeen
Morgan Seatree
Olivia Newton-John
José Luis Perales
Westlife
Paul McCartney
Survivor
Lionel Richie
Carpenters
Bread
Yusuf / Cat Stevens
Bonnie Tyler
Heart
Kool & The Gang
Genesis
John Lennon
Neil Diamond
Michael Learns To Rock
James Taylor
Tina Turner
Jimmy Buffett
Steely Dan
Paul Simon
Starship
Kenny Loggins
Christopher Cross
Yovie Widianto
Simple Minds
Kansas
Ricchi E Poveri
Dudy Oris
Jaymes Young
Commodores
REO Speedwagon
Toploader
Diana Ross
Richard Marx
John Mellencamp