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
Alessia Soffia
Angel Galante
Anto Paga
Ava Fitz
Bad Company
Benjamin Steer
Billy Dans
Boz Scaggs
Brian Gaylord
CeCe Evelyn
Chad Cooper
Charlotte Wessels
Chill Covers
Chris Rea
Christina Burenko
Christina Rotondo
Dan Olsen
Darren Kiely
David Gilmour
Dea Matrona
Derik Fein
Downey Chase
Dylan Baksalara
Ed Sheeran
Elton John
Evan Honer
George Baker Selection
HAFFWAY
Harvey Brittain
Henry Moodie
Jack Kelly
Jake Kohn
Jessica Allossery
Jim Keller
John Lennon
John Michael Howell
Joseph Vincent
Kagamine Len
Katha Rosa
Kevian Kraemer
Kino Rose
Krooked Kings
Kyle Hume
Leon Arms
Liam Jones
Lua Lelia
Lucilla
Mackenzy Mackay
Mannymore
Michael Blackwell
Michael Bolton
Michael Patrick Kelly
Mitch Sanders
Morgan Seatree
Natalie Holmes
Nathan Sykes
Nicky Youre
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
NuNew
OMOZO
Oh Jeremiah
Outliers
Peder Elias
Randal Clark
Richard Marx
Rick Astley
Ro
Robert van Hemert
Roger Swift
Rosell
Ryan Harris
Ryan Nealon
Sam Olyott
Samara Cyn
Sandra K
Sasha Renee
Shumilin
Sierra
Siiri Nilsson
Simply Red
Sister John
Sofia Borges
Sofia Loise
TOMOO
The Band Loula
The Half-Cubes
Theo Fitzgibbon
Thin Lizzy
Thompson Twins
Tom Twers
Tophouse
Van Morrison
Vera & Ville
Vic Laos
Wallem
Zain - Sam
brown eyed girl
iñigo quintero
Андрей Шпехт
Ed Sheeran
Maroon 5
Noah Kahan
Harry Styles
Fleetwood Mac
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Bernadya
Elton John
Phil Collins
Myles Smith
Bee Gees
The Beach Boys
Billy Joel
TOTO
Bryan Adams
Mark Ambor
Eagles
Dire Straits
wave to earth
The Goo Goo Dolls
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Journey
Stephen Sanchez
Adam Levine
Electric Light Orchestra
George Michael
Tears For Fears
Simon & Garfunkel
Cyndi Lauper
Billy Idol
Gibbs
Roxette
Rod Stewart
Maki
Suki Waterhouse
Annie Lennox
Yusuf / Cat Stevens
America
Alanis Morissette
George Harrison
Kenny Rogers
Foreigner
Sting
Chicago
Eurythmics
The Mamas & The Papas
Sasha Alex Sloan
The Outfield
Wham!
Tom Petty
Simply Red
John Denver
The Doobie Brothers
Jim Croce
Men At Work
Paul McCartney
José Luis Perales
Supertramp
Bread
Lionel Richie
Bonnie Tyler
Air Supply
Van Morrison
Neil Diamond
Bob Seger
Survivor
Morgan Seatree
Westlife
Carpenters
Seventeen
Steely Dan
Heart
Paul Simon
James Taylor
Genesis
Tina Turner
Kool & The Gang
John Lennon
Jimmy Buffett
Ricchi E Poveri
Dudy Oris
Kenny Loggins
Olivia Newton-John
Kansas
Starship
Simple Minds
Yovie Widianto
Jaymes Young
Gerry Rafferty
Duncan Laurence
Natalie Cole
Boston
Toploader
Commodores
Richard Marx
Diana Ross
Buffalo Springfield
REO Speedwagon
John Mellencamp
Strawberry Guy