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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Alan Murin
Alicia Marie
Allison Young
Ana Rebekah
Ankit Menon
Ankit Raj
Anthony Daasan
Anurag Maurya
Arath Herce
Ari Falcão
Arohi Singh
Arti Bhardwaj
Ashleigh Graham
Asmeena Muskan
Ax and the Hatchetmen
Barbra Streisand
Bente
Bird Song Lullabies
Black
Brandon White
CC Cowboys
Calum Scott
Cameron Jacobs
Carl Dwight
Cem Belevi
Chema Elizondo
Connor Brondes
Cristiano Turrini
Cristy
Deepak Deewana
Divyannsh Vermaa
Fortunato Durutti Marinetti
Frankie Alpha
Gabi Lamas
Gary Brooker
Glenn & José
Gloria Estefan
Guus Meeuwis
Guy & Yahel
Herlander
Ian Arthur
Isak Benjamin
Isak Heim
Ivy
J'calm
Jacob Alon
James Thorup
Jaron Utt
Jason LaPierre
Jason Walker
Jhon Mac Nicam
Johannes Oerding
John K
John Sturino
Julz
KOHEI YOSHII
Kairav
Kairo
Khắc Việt
Kris James
Lee
Lesley
Lizzie Morgan
Lorenzo Fragola
Luis Olivas
MAKSIM
Mackenzy Mackay
Marion Woodseth
Max Giesinger
Mergui
Myles Smith
Nihal Tauro
Norman North
Palak Raj
Picture This
Pierre Garnier
Piyush Shukla
Rapha Fernandes
Relaxmydog
Rita Wilson
Saaj Bhatt
Sayeed Quadri
Shrey Gupta
Styx
Sunil Bhati
Ted Olsen
The Doobie Brothers
The Scarlet Opera
Timmietex
Tom Gregory
Van Morrison
Vivek Kar
Weeping Willows
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Maroon 5
Cigarettes After Sex
OneRepublic
Harry Styles
Noah Kahan
Fleetwood Mac
Bernadya
Myles Smith
Phil Collins
Bee Gees
Tom Odell
Billy Joel
Dire Straits
Eagles
TOTO
Mark Ambor
Bryan Adams
Journey
wave to earth
Daryl Hall & John Oates
The Goo Goo Dolls
Van Morrison
Calum Scott
Stephen Sanchez
Sting
Electric Light Orchestra
Adam Levine
George Michael
Gibbs
Cyndi Lauper
Roxette
Natanzinho Lima
Billy Idol
Simon & Garfunkel
Paul McCartney
Suki Waterhouse
Annie Lennox
Maki
Julia Michaels
Rod Stewart
America
Kenny Rogers
Christina Perri
George Harrison
Yusuf / Cat Stevens
Chicago
Foreigner
Alanis Morissette
Sasha Alex Sloan
John Lennon
Wham!
Jim Croce
The Outfield
The Mamas & The Papas
Tina Turner
The Doobie Brothers
Tom Petty
John Denver
Josiah Queen
Eurythmics
Duran Duran
Men At Work
Bonnie Tyler
Leon James
Survivor
Carpenters
José Luis Perales
Westlife
Seventeen
Air Supply
Neil Diamond
Nicky Youre
Bread
Supertramp
Bob Seger
Lionel Richie
Genesis
Heart
Steely Dan
James Taylor
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Simply Red
Jimmy Buffett
Paul Simon
Kool & The Gang
Henry Moodie
Dudy Oris
Starship
Richard Marx
Kansas
Simple Minds
Jaymes Young
Kenny Loggins
Olivia Newton-John
Ricchi E Poveri
REO Speedwagon
Buffalo Springfield
Gerry Rafferty
Toploader
Rick Astley