Ariel Bellvalaire has shared ‘Til The Clock Strikes,’ her first single of 2024, as she prepares to release her long-awaited new EP.  

Raised in the quiet town of Windsor, Connecticut, Ariel Bellvalaire’s humble origins are in stark contrast to her glittering reputation now, with the artist being recognized as one of the most original guitarists in the States. 

This reputation is entirely justified. Since Ariel first arrived on the music scene, she has gone above and beyond to prove her uniqueness. Fans first picked up on this approximately ten years ago when she performed on Broadway (playing guitar in New York City for an acclaimed special tribute show to Prince). 

This marked one of several high points in her career, and it was the first of many times where Ariel’s guitaring had electrified a live stage. In the years following this, Ariel has been the face and musical centerpiece of numerous national ad campaigns, including an iconic national campaign for KFC, where she performed alongside country luminary Reba McEntire. More recently, she has toured the globe several times as a guitarist for Debbie Gibson and the award-winning ‘Drag The Musical’ show, one of the world's biggest live events. Ariel has also performed as part of “I Am King” – The Michael Jackson Experience, and the Guns N’ Roses tribute band Paradise Kitty. 

Since 2020, Ariel has turned to recording and releasing original music to solidify her reputation as a solo artist. Her work since then has been praised for its ability to “wow fans with guitar-driven songs, backed by [Ariel’s] catchy pop melodies and captivating personal charisma.”

Ariel’s latest single, Til The Clock Strikes’, sounds like it was coded by an artist trying to leave her lasting, indelible mark on the music world. A fiery dance-pop track that might remind listeners of Lady Gaga at her best, ‘Til The Clock Strikes’ takes us into the mindset of Ariel - who is “racing,” “strung out,” and “running out of time” - but who is also more than ready to use the pressure she’s under to fuel her motivation. The song indicates that Ariel doesn’t do things in half; this is a big pop hit with all the bells and whistles attached. She even throws in a captivating guitar solo at the end, reminding you of her distinctive artistry.  

‘Til The Clock Strikes’ is the first single to be shared from Ariel’s upcoming EP, which fans can access via donations at the end of March. Find out more details on Ariel’s social media pages.