Guasones

Alternative rock is a broad umbrella for guitar-based rock that emerged from the independent and college-radio scenes as a counterpoint to mainstream, commercial rock.

Argentine rock (Rock Nacional) is the Spanish-language rock tradition that emerged in Argentina in the late 1960s. It blended the energy and songcraft of Anglo-American rock and roll with local poetic sensibilities, urban bohemian culture, and distinctive Argentine rhythms and harmony.

Pop rock blends the hook-focused immediacy of pop with the instrumentation and drive of rock. It prioritizes catchy melodies, concise song structures, and polished production while retaining guitars, bass, and drums as core elements.

Blues rock is a guitar-driven style that fuses the raw feeling and 12‑bar structures of the blues with the power, volume, and rhythmic punch of rock.

Latin rock blends the instrumentation and attitude of rock with Afro‑Latin and Caribbean rhythms, percussion, and song forms. Typical bands combine electric guitars, bass, and drum kit with congas, bongos, timbales, and hand percussion, creating a driving, danceable groove grounded in the clave.

Pop is a broad, hook-driven style of popular music designed for wide appeal. It emphasizes memorable melodies, concise song structures, polished vocals, and production intended for radio, charts, and mass media.