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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Without Words
Single - Released December 7, 2025

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Alessio
Ali Pormehr
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Amelia Magdalena
Ankit Gautam
Art Garfunkel jr.
Arthur Diniz
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Bernstein Square
Bette Midler
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Buster Moe
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Camilo Branca
Chris Lanzon
Conor Byrne
D.E.P.
Dan Olsen
Dani Fernández
Dani Vidi
Derik Fein
Ed Sheeran
Eli
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Jacob Weil
Jay Mason
Jem and the Holograms
Jet Jurgensmeyer
Jillette Johnson
Jim Keller
Jimmy Fallon
John Lennon
John Michael Howell
Jonathan Wr. Jr.
Jordan Susanto
Katha Rosa
Kiko
Kim Walker-Smith
Kim Wilde
Kjell Sønksen
Kyle Hume
Liel Bar-Z
Lily Meola
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Luca Armone
Lucilla
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Luke Callahan
Luke Gomm
Lydia Kenny
MATHEUS ALVES
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Marillion
Mark Forster
Michael Cappetto
Michael Shynes
Miles Carter
My Life Story
Nguyễn Trung Đức
Nicky Jones
Noelle Johnson
Non Canon
Odhran Murphy
Oktay Can Kaleş
Olivia Newton-John
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Phuwin
Pushkar Kandpal
Randal Clark
Raymond Revel
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Ry Rivers
Ryan Harris
Sandra K
Sebastián Vadas
Sergey Zeynalyan
Siiri Nilsson
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Susie Ledge
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Valère
Veda
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Will Linley
Yes
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Men At Work
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Christopher Cross
Jaymes Young
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Mark Ambor
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