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 May 2, 2026

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Aditya Samrat
Adrian Aslani
Arash Buana
Bella Renee
Bill LaBounty
Bonnie Tyler
Brooke Lee
Cale
Camylio
Chill Covers
Cindy
Céline Dion
Dani Vidi
Darren Kiely
Dave Bell
Don McLean
Eagles
Eauclaire
Eliad Cohen
Flair
Foreigner
Forest Blakk
Freya Ridings
Gareth Donkin
George Michael
Gibbs
Giovane Feddini
Graham Elson
Gökhan Türkmen
INXS
Idun Nicoline
Jack Johnson
Jack Kelly
Jason Werkman
John Lennon
John Michael Howell
Joseph Vincent
Juliana Madrid
Katha Rosa
Kayla Kelley
Kess
Kjell Sønksen
Leon Arms
Leyre Estruch
Lola Blue
Longshore
Luca Armone
Lucky Choice
Mannymore
Mark Forster
Maroon 5
Marten
Mathilde Widding
Matt Cooper
Metric
Michael Sanzone
Michael Shynes
Miles Carter
Moonsong
Natalie Imbruglia
Neil Diamond
Nuricko
Outliers
Peter Gabriel
Prismin
Raymond Revel
Reyane
Rich Dicas
Richard Clayderman
Ringo Starr
Rita Wilson
Ro
Roberta Flack
Roger Swift
Roxette
Sandra K
Scarlett
Sergej Pajic
Shumilin
Sierra
Sig Sawyer
Soul Filter
Stephen Sanchez
Steven Ryan
Sven Ross
Taylor Gardens
The Bellamy Brothers
The Broken View
The Cranberries
The Goo Goo Dolls
The Last Morrell
The Wanderer
Tina Turner
Tony Carreira
Yes
Zac Hart
Zachary Aldana
lesfleures
nic
Ed Sheeran
Maroon 5
Harry Styles
Fleetwood Mac
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Alejandro Sanz
Elton John
Phil Collins
Sayeed Quadri
Billy Joel
Nelly Furtado
Céline Dion
Bee Gees
The Cranberries
Dire Straits
The Goo Goo Dolls
TOTO
Bryan Adams
wave to earth
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Eagles
Journey
Roxette
Electric Light Orchestra
George Michael
Foreigner
Jack Johnson
Adam Levine
Simon & Garfunkel
Cyndi Lauper
Cher
Billy Idol
Tears For Fears
Eros Ramazzotti
Eric Clapton
Annie Lennox
Stephen Sanchez
Rod Stewart
America
Yalın
INXS
Kenny Rogers
Chicago
George Harrison
Sting
Tom Petty
The Mamas & The Papas
The Doobie Brothers
Jim Croce
Sasha Alex Sloan
The Outfield
Simply Red
Eurythmics
John Denver
Counting Crows
Men At Work
Wham!
Bonnie Tyler
Paul McCartney
Supertramp
Bernadya
Air Supply
Survivor
Carpenters
Bob Seger
Seventeen
Van Morrison
Morgan Seatree
Yusuf / Cat Stevens
Gibbs
Olivia Newton-John
Lionel Richie
José Luis Perales
Bread
Neil Diamond
Steely Dan
Kool & The Gang
Rony Parulian
Jimmy Buffett
Heart
John Lennon
Paul Simon
Michael Learns To Rock
Tina Turner
Genesis
Jaymes Young
Ricchi E Poveri
Yovie Widianto
Starship
Christopher Cross
Dudy Oris
Simple Minds
Don McLean
Kenny Loggins
Kansas
REO Speedwagon
Boston
Richard Marx
Lifehouse
Duncan Laurence