Let's not forget, RealTracks ARE audio loops. BIAB is perfectly capable of making contemporary music. This is after all making music with computers. As with any musical instrument, the musician is more important than the tool.
Here is an example done some time ago demonstrating the versatility of a BIAB style using both midi and RealTrack Loops:
https://soundcloud.com/cxp-2/style-versatility-demoHowever, the discussions in the forum and the typical showcase entry would send twenty-somethings running in the opposite direction no matter the UI.