Instrumental Rock

Instrumental Rock emerged in the 1960s as guitarists decided that bleeding-heart lyrics were overrated, and instead, they could express their feelings through an electric six-string and a touch of reverb. Characterised by soaring melodies, intricate solos, and the delightful absence of someone yelling about their ex, it often feels like a soundtrack to a heist—if the heist was staged in an epic landscape with plenty of dramatic lighting. This genre has inspired countless adverts and film soundtracks, proving that sometimes, less really is more, especially when it comes to unnecessary vocal distractions.