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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Sussudio (Demo)
Single - Released August 22, 2025

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Aditya Samrat
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Arjun Sahota
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Ben Morgan
Benjamin Steer
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Billy Joel
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Clara Juan
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Dan Olsen
Dean Johnson
Donna Summer
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Henry Moodie
Howard Jones
Hunter Daily
Idun Nicoline
Isabel
J Morris
JORDEN MICHAEL
Jack The Man
Jacob Steele
Jay Irvine
Jeanette
Jem and the Holograms
Joana Almeirante
Joey Stamper
John Fogerty
John Lennon
Joker Xue
Josiah Queen
Lennie Weston
Leona Shijaku
Lizzie Morgan
Los Retros
Love Falk
Lâm Bảo Ngọc
MIXIE
Marea Tranquila
Maroon 5
Matthew Goodman
Milind
Mishal
Modern Culture
Moses Brown
Natanzinho Lima
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Olivia Frances
OneRepublic
Pamela Elaine
Paul Carrack
Peter Gabriel
Phil Collins
Raymond Revel
Ricci Paolo
Richard Saunders
Ro
Ryan Prewett
Seu Desejo
Shumilin
Sleep On A Dream
Sofia
Starshine Strum
Sverrir Bergmann
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TYGERMYLK
Taeko Onuki
Tamar Berk
The Broken View
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The Riflebirds of Portland
Tiffi M
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Vansh Jodhavat
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Will Linley
Zoe Wees
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Bernadya
Myles Smith
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Mark Ambor
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Eagles
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Calum Scott
Stephen Sanchez
Adam Levine
Sting
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George Michael
Cyndi Lauper
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Roxette
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Julia Michaels
Yusuf / Cat Stevens
Maki
Annie Lennox
Suki Waterhouse
Paul McCartney
Rod Stewart
America
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Kenny Rogers
Christina Perri
George Harrison
Alanis Morissette
Foreigner
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Eurythmics
Duran Duran
Men At Work
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Sasha Alex Sloan
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Bonnie Tyler
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Bob Seger
Lionel Richie
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James Taylor
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Henry Moodie
Dudy Oris
Jaymes Young
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Richard Marx
Kansas
Olivia Newton-John
Kenny Loggins
Duncan Laurence
John Mellencamp
Diana Ross
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