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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Aditya Samrat
Akash Keshav Lucky
Alex Sampson
Angelo Basham
Arlo Parks
Asia
Austin Carr
Avery Cochrane
Banes World
Benjamin Steer
Bernstein Square
Billy Dans
Blanch
Bruce Hornsby
Cale
Caleb Russell
Camylio
Chill Covers
Chris Vana
Christopher Cross
Chuck Lang
Dan Olsen
Dani Fernández
Dani Vidi
Daniel Medest
Danny Scott Lane
David DeMaría
Dea Matrona
Degli Scalzi
Delta Goodrem
Downey Chase
Dylan Baksalara
Dylan Burk
Eagles
Earl & Dallas
Eliad Cohen
Elle Coves
Erik Moreau
Exile
Fabio Capri
Fabrizio Falasca
Forest Blakk
Gibbs
Hande Mehan
Harry Styles
Herlander
Idun Nicoline
Irvin Smith
Jack Boyd
Jack Johnson
Jason Werkman
Jillette Johnson
Joseph Vincent
Kagamine Len
Kaitlin Aragon
Kodi Williams
Kyle Hume
Lily Meola
Luca Armone
Mannymore
Mark Forster
Marten
Mateo Oxley
Metric
Michael Martin Murphey
Michael Sanzone
Miles Carter
Morgan Seatree
Nguyễn Trung Đức
Nicole Tymcio
Nihal Tauro
Odhran Murphy
Olivia Frances
Paul Carrack
Peter Gabriel
Prismin
Retz
Ringo Starr
Ro
Roy Orbison
Ryan Harris
Sandra K
Selin
Shumilin
Sofia and the Antoinettes
Spencer Hoffman
Stephen Sanchez
Sting
Susie Ledge
Taylor Bickett
Taylor Gardens
The Goo Goo Dolls
Tide Lane
Tore Lundblad
Valentin
Wendy Marcini
Yovie Widianto
Евгений Коновалов
ליעד מאיר
Ed Sheeran
Maroon 5
Harry Styles
Fleetwood Mac
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Alejandro Sanz
Elton John
Phil Collins
Sayeed Quadri
The Cranberries
Nelly Furtado
Bee Gees
Billy Joel
Dire Straits
Bryan Adams
Eagles
TOTO
wave to earth
The Goo Goo Dolls
Journey
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Electric Light Orchestra
Jack Johnson
Adam Levine
George Michael
Billy Idol
Cyndi Lauper
Simon & Garfunkel
Cher
Tears For Fears
Roxette
Suki Waterhouse
Eros Ramazzotti
Eric Clapton
Annie Lennox
Stephen Sanchez
Rod Stewart
Chicago
Yalın
Foreigner
Kenny Rogers
Sting
George Harrison
America
Tom Petty
John Denver
The Outfield
Wham!
Counting Crows
Eurythmics
Jim Croce
Men At Work
The Doobie Brothers
Sasha Alex Sloan
Simply Red
The Mamas & The Papas
Bernadya
Bob Seger
Gibbs
Seventeen
Carpenters
Westlife
Yusuf / Cat Stevens
Lionel Richie
Bonnie Tyler
Morgan Seatree
Air Supply
Bread
Survivor
Van Morrison
José Luis Perales
Olivia Newton-John
Supertramp
Paul McCartney
Kool & The Gang
Jimmy Buffett
Paul Simon
Neil Diamond
Steely Dan
Heart
John Lennon
Michael Learns To Rock
Tina Turner
Genesis
James Taylor
Christopher Cross
Dudy Oris
Kansas
Kenny Loggins
Simple Minds
Yovie Widianto
Ricchi E Poveri
Jaymes Young
Starship
Diana Ross
Gerry Rafferty
Toploader
John Mellencamp
Duncan Laurence
Richard Marx