- What separates rock from indie rock and alternative rock?
- Rock is the umbrella: band energy and distorted guitars. Indie rock keeps a rougher, lo-fi production ethos with looser arrangements, while alternative rock bends the mainstream formula with unconventional harmony and tone choices. Go rock for classic weight, indie or alt for edges and personality.
- How do I prompt AI rock that sounds like a real band?
- Describe the interplay, not just the genre: "mid-tempo rock, double-tracked distorted guitars, drums hitting the backbeat, wall-of-sound chorus, guitar solo after the bridge." Adding words like "live feel" and "wide dynamics" keeps the result from flattening into a backing track.
- Does rock work as an instrumental?
- Very well. Without a vocal, the lead guitar naturally takes the melody and a strong riff carries the hook on its own. Ask for "instrumental rock, lead guitar melody" with clear section contrast and you get something usable straight away for video or games.
