Untitled AI art by @empowered-breeze3

Two rival music trios stand facing each other on a dramatic concert stage, neon lights glowing in purples and blues, crowd blurred in the background. One trio: a light-skinned girl with long, dark curly hair and blonde highlights, intense eyes, holding a silver flute, center stage — she's the main protagonist. Beside her, a light-skinned redhead girl with short curly hair, fierce expression, holding a sleek violin. A tall light-skinned boy with wavy hair and a drumstick in hand stands slightly behind. Facing them: a tall light-skinned boy with medium-tone hair (light and dark mixed), holding an electric guitar, confident gaze. Beside him, a tall muscular dark-skinned boy with short braids, tattoos visible, gripping a guitar. Last, a light-skinned girl with very short dark hair, masculine style, wearing headphones around her neck and holding drumsticks. The mood is intense, competitive, glowing lights and shadows, high contrast, cinematic style, modern YA dark drama feel. Book cover composition, title space on top, 2:3 vertical.