The Andertons Music Podcast The Captain Meets Ariel Posen (2025)
Oct 25, 2025
Ariel Posen, a talented Canadian guitarist and singer-songwriter, joins for a captivating chat about his new projects and recent Fender Custom Shop signature guitar. He shares insights on his summer touring plans and a side collaboration with drummer Ash Sohn that flourished from a spontaneous jam. Ariel reflects on his love for 90s rock influences and the creative freedom he discovered in a duo format. He also discusses the unique design elements of his signature guitar and how it blends his musical heritage with modern playability.
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How A Windmill Jam Became An Album
- Ariel Posen described meeting drummer Ash online, jamming at Ash's windmill studio and recording improvised music with no initial plan.
- That spontaneous session evolved into a full instrumental album and live shows with occasional bass and vocals.
Removing Bass Creates Freedom
- Ariel noted removing the bass freed the music to be looser and more reactive between guitar and drums.
- He emphasized chemistry allows players to follow each other without rigid arrangements.
90s Records Sparked His Guitar Journey
- Ariel recounted his musical upbringing as a 90s kid: Beatles anthology sparked him at eight, then Green Day, Nirvana, Rage Against the Machine and others.
- He said those bands made him want to play guitar in ensembles before studying individual players later.