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
Alex Coles
Angelo Famao
BOKI
Benjamin Smith
Benjamin Steer
Brenda
Cale
Camilo Branca
Chad Cooper
Cheap Trick
Chris de Sarandy
Christopher Cross
Dani Tapia
Dani Vidi
David Martin
Donavon Frankenreiter
Eauclaire
Eliad Cohen
Emily Roberts
Eric Clapton
Eros Ramazzotti
Fabio Nava
George Alice
Goodnight Louisa
Gökhan Türkmen
Hayes Warner
Idun Nicoline
Insecure Men
Irenita
Irvin Smith
Jack Johnson
Jack Kelly
Jason Werkman
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
Luca Armone
Lucky Choice
Mannymore
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
Roy Shinar
Ry Rivers
Sandra K
Sara Bareilles
Shai Wood
Simon Safhalter
Simply Red
Stephen Sanchez
Susie Ledge
TOMOO
Tears For Fears
Tiffany
Tina Turner
Tom Twers
URO
Valentin
Victoria Nadine
Warren Zevon
Will M
Yel
Zain - Sam
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lesfleures
Женя Трофимов
まるり
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Ed Sheeran
Maroon 5
Harry Styles
Noah Kahan
Fleetwood Mac
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Alejandro Sanz
Elton John
Myles Smith
Phil Collins
Billy Joel
Bee Gees
Nelly Furtado
TOTO
Dire Straits
Bryan Adams
Eagles
The Cranberries
Journey
Daryl Hall & John Oates
wave to earth
The Goo Goo Dolls
Adam Levine
Electric Light Orchestra
George Michael
Jack Johnson
Simon & Garfunkel
Tears For Fears
Billy Idol
Cyndi Lauper
Gibbs
Roxette
Rod Stewart
Eric Clapton
Eros Ramazzotti
Yusuf / Cat Stevens
Suki Waterhouse
Annie Lennox
Stephen Sanchez
Maki
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Kenny Rogers
Chicago
Foreigner
George Harrison
Alanis Morissette
Sting
The Outfield
Jim Croce
The Doobie Brothers
John Denver
Tom Petty
Simply Red
Wham!
Men At Work
Eurythmics
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Sasha Alex Sloan
Bob Seger
Bernadya
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José Luis Perales
Carpenters
Neil Diamond
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Paul McCartney
Bonnie Tyler
Morgan Seatree
Bread
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Lionel Richie
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Air Supply
Tina Turner
Paul Simon
Heart
Steely Dan
Genesis
James Taylor
Jimmy Buffett
Kool & The Gang
John Lennon
Kenny Loggins
Christopher Cross
Yovie Widianto
Kansas
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Jaymes Young
Dudy Oris
Olivia Newton-John
Ricchi E Poveri
Starship
Richard Marx
Boston
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Toploader
John Mellencamp
Gerry Rafferty
Diana Ross