**Ariel Posen** 's music occupies the space between genres. It's a rootsy sound that nods to his influences — heartland rock & roll, electrified Americana, blue-eyed soul, R&B, Beatles-inspired pop — while still moving forward, pushing Posen into territory that's uniquely his own. Along the way, Posen has received standing ovations not only from his audiences, but also from outlets like **Rolling Stone** , who dubbed him "a modern-day guitar hero"  **Music Radar**  listing him as a fan voted top 10 rock guitarist of the year and the  **Western Canadian Music Awards**  who nominated him for  **Breakout Artist of the Year** in 2020 and 2021, as well as  **Rock Artist of the Year** and  **Recording of the Year** in 2022.