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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In My Bones
Single - Released March 28, 2026

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Adrian Aslani
Alejandro Sanz
Amelia Magdalena
Angelo Famao
Annika
Any Young Mechanic
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Arisa
Asia
Baker St.
Barry Manilow
Bella Renee
Blanch
Breaking Squash
Brooke Lee
Cale
Camilo Branca
CeCe Evelyn
Charles Daisey & Friends
Conor Byrne
Corbin Phillips
D'John
D.E.P.
Dani Vidi
Dave McKendry
Degli Scalzi
Dionne Warwick
Eagles
Eauclaire
Eliad Cohen
Enrico Nigiotti
Flair
Flo Naegeli
Freya Ridings
George Michael
Gibbs
Gökhan Türkmen
Hetta Falzon
Idun Nicoline
Ilsey
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Joe Jackson
John Michael Howell
Jon English
Joseph Vincent
Judd Harris
Julience
KK
Kagamine Len
Kevian Kraemer
Kidd Thorn
Kiko
Kim Walker-Smith
Kjell Sønksen
Kyle Hume
Lou Gramm
Lucilla
Lucky Choice
MATHEUS ALVES
Macy Todd
Mannymore
Michael Aldag
Michael Patrick Kelly
Michael Shynes
Miles Carter
Morgan Seatree
Nadhif Basalamah
Neil Diamond
Nihal Tauro
Noah Floersch
NuNew
Odhran Murphy
Outliers
Paul Carrack
Peter Frampton
Peter Gabriel
Prismin
Rafa
Retz
Ro
Roger Swift
Ry Rivers
Samara Cyn
Sandra K
Selin
Sergey Zeynalyan
Shumilin
Soft Brush Touches
Spencer Hoffman
Steven Ryan
Suzi Quatro
Take That
The Band Loula
The Goo Goo Dolls
The Last Morrell
Tide Lane
Vince Prince
Wallem
Zac Hart
Ed Sheeran
Maroon 5
Harry Styles
Fleetwood Mac
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Elton John
Alejandro Sanz
Phil Collins
Sayeed Quadri
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The Cranberries
Nelly Furtado
Bee Gees
Bryan Adams
The Goo Goo Dolls
TOTO
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Journey
Eagles
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George Michael
Jack Johnson
Adam Levine
Billy Idol
Roxette
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Cyndi Lauper
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Cher
Annie Lennox
Eros Ramazzotti
Rod Stewart
Stephen Sanchez
Eric Clapton
America
Yalın
George Harrison
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Sting
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Foreigner
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Tom Petty
Eurythmics
Wham!
Men At Work
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Simply Red
Jim Croce
Sasha Alex Sloan
John Denver
Counting Crows
The Outfield
Seventeen
Westlife
Gibbs
Morgan Seatree
Olivia Newton-John
Van Morrison
Bread
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Air Supply
Bonnie Tyler
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Bernadya
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Survivor
José Luis Perales
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Yusuf / Cat Stevens
Paul Simon
Neil Diamond
Michael Learns To Rock
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Kool & The Gang
Steely Dan
Heart
Genesis
John Lennon
Tina Turner
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Kenny Loggins
Ricchi E Poveri
Christopher Cross
Kansas
Dudy Oris
Jaymes Young
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Boston
Richard Marx
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