🎸 Genre: Rock

Rock is one of the most influential musical genres of the 20th century. Emerging in the 1950s from a blend of blues, rhythm and blues and American popular music, it quickly became a universal language capable of reflecting social, cultural and generational change.

The earliest forms of rock are rooted in Rock & Roll, a foundational movement defined by energy, rhythm and attitude. This initial impulse paved the way for a wide range of styles that gradually expanded the boundaries of the genre.

Over the decades, rock structured itself around clearly defined movements. Classic Rock represents the golden age of album-oriented rock, while Hard Rock emphasizes power, volume and guitar-driven intensity.

In a spirit of rebellion and resistance, Punk offered a raw and direct vision of rock focused on urgency and attitude. At the same time, the genre’s deep roots remain closely tied to Jazz and Blues, whose influence continues to shape rock music.

From the late 1980s onward, certain rock scenes deliberately moved away from established frameworks to explore more personal, abrasive or introspective forms. Shaped by the rise of grunge, industrial sounds and darker or more experimental approaches, these movements rejected traditional labels while maintaining a strong connection to rock roots. They reflect a freer, non-formatted vision of the genre, found within rock currents outside mainstream standards, which have played a key role in the evolution of modern rock.

Rock is also defined by its ability to break away from established frameworks. Beyond clearly labelled subgenres, more experimental and hybrid forms have emerged, often grouped under the alternative umbrella, highlighting rock’s creative freedom and constant evolution. Today, rock remains a central pillar of global music culture.

This musical diversity goes hand in hand with a strong visual and symbolic culture, where imagery, logos and objects play a key role in shaping rock identity. MusikMachine reflects this continuity by highlighting references drawn from the rock universe, connecting artist history, visual aesthetics and rock culture as a whole.