Latest about Ariel Posen
“If you’re not reaching as deep as possible when you’re playing, you’re not fully being yourself. Finding your voice is not being afraid to let out exactly what you’re feeling”: Ariel Posen on telling the truth through music
The Canadian virtuoso explains why the guitar is his safe space, and how he used it to tackle toxic people, broken relationships and forgiveness on latest album Reasons Why
“Rubber-bridge guitar is another sonic hemisphere that existed this whole time but was going untapped. It’s really special”: Ariel Posen on his adventures in tone – and why songwriting is like hitting the gym
Tonemeister Ariel Posen stops by to share his tonal revelations on new album Reasons Why – and the long list of guitars he used to make it happen
“I’m trying to chase a sound I’m hearing in my head – and basically, whatever everybody else is doing, I try to run away from”: Stevie Ray Vaughan inspired him to get serious. Now Ariel Posen is blazing his own trail
Emotive, minimalist, almost gourmet, Ariel Posen’s playing is a gift for the senses, and new album Reasons Why has plenty reasons why he is one of the most original guitarists today
How rubber bridge guitars became the hottest trend for the next generation of players: 10 songs that tell the story of its unstoppable rise
From its beginnings on tracks by alt-rockers like Phoebe Bridgers and Blake Mills, this fascinating mod made its way onto chart-topping albums by the likes of Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo
Ariel Posen: “I have Telecasters that I like with 12s – I like a fight: I’m not a guy that’s ripping up and down the fretboard. I don’t need a fast action”
The renowned Canadian guitar virtuoso checks in to discuss his string gauge philosophy, love of alternate tunings and why he's so enamored with fretless guitars and rubber bridges
Lari Basilio, Mark Lettieri, Ariel Posen and Tom Quayle headline Paul Davids' epic 10-guitarist solo collaboration
Matthew Scott, Tomo Fujita, Tom Bukovac, R. J. Ronquillo and Rudy Ayoub also featured on the star-studded effort
Ariel Posen: “If you’re playing something great all the time, it has a lot less impact – if you play sparingly then you really notice what is going on”
How the Canadian slide phenom builds his sound and finds individuality in self-discipline and note choice
From certified ragers to haunting, meditative fretboard excursions: here are this week's essential guitar tracks
Breathe some life into your fall playlist with new songs from Parquet Courts, Tom Morello and Bring Me The Horizon, Volbeat, Weakened Friends, Ariel Posen, Alt-J, Unprocessed and more
