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
Adrian Aslani
Ajay Aaditya
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
Eleonora Feldt
Eliad Cohen
Flair
Foreigner
Forest Blakk
Freya Ridings
Gareth Donkin
George Michael
Gibbs
Giovane Feddini
Graham Elson
Gökhan Türkmen
HAFFWAY
Idun Nicoline
Jason Werkman
John Campbell
John Michael Howell
Joseph Vincent
Juliana Hale
Katha Rosa
Kayla Kelley
Kjell Sønksen
Leon Arms
Leyre Estruch
Lola Blue
Luca Armone
Lucky Choice
Luke Bower
Mannymore
Mark Forster
Maroon 5
Marten
Mathilde Widding
Matt Cooper
Metric
Michael Shynes
Moonsong
Natalie Imbruglia
Neil Diamond
Nuricko
Outliers
Peter Gabriel
Plamina
Prismin
Raymond Revel
Rich Dicas
Ringo Starr
Rita Wilson
Ro
Roberta Flack
Roger Swift
Roxette
Ryan Harris
Sandra K
Scarlett
Sergej Pajic
Shumilin
Sig Sawyer
Soul Filter
Stephen Sanchez
Steven Ryan
Sven Ross
Taylor Gardens
The American Analog Set
The Autocollants
The Broken View
The Cranberries
The Goo Goo Dolls
The Knack
The Wanderer
Tina Turner
Tony Carreira
Vera & Ville
WIM
Yes
Zac Hart
Zachary Aldana
brown eyed girl
lesfleures
АлСми
Ed Sheeran
Maroon 5
Harry Styles
Fleetwood Mac
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Alejandro Sanz
Elton John
Sayeed Quadri
Phil Collins
Bee Gees
Nelly Furtado
Céline Dion
The Cranberries
Billy Joel
The Goo Goo Dolls
Dire Straits
TOTO
Bryan Adams
wave to earth
Journey
Eagles
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Roxette
Adam Levine
George Michael
Foreigner
Jack Johnson
Electric Light Orchestra
Tears For Fears
Billy Idol
Cher
Cyndi Lauper
Simon & Garfunkel
Rod Stewart
Eric Clapton
Stephen Sanchez
Eros Ramazzotti
Annie Lennox
INXS
George Harrison
Sting
Yalın
Kenny Rogers
America
Chicago
Simply Red
Tom Petty
Sasha Alex Sloan
Bonnie Tyler
The Mamas & The Papas
Counting Crows
Jim Croce
The Doobie Brothers
Men At Work
John Denver
Wham!
The Outfield
Eurythmics
Carpenters
Bob Seger
Air Supply
Bread
Seventeen
Bernadya
Olivia Newton-John
José Luis Perales
Van Morrison
Paul McCartney
Supertramp
Gibbs
Yusuf / Cat Stevens
Lionel Richie
Morgan Seatree
Survivor
Steely Dan
Heart
Paul Simon
Jimmy Buffett
Genesis
Rony Parulian
Kool & The Gang
Michael Learns To Rock
Tina Turner
John Lennon
Neil Diamond
Kenny Loggins
Simple Minds
Ricchi E Poveri
Jaymes Young
Kansas
Yovie Widianto
Don McLean
Dudy Oris
Christopher Cross
Starship
Strawberry Guy
Commodores
Toploader
Natalie Imbruglia
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