Post Malone

Artist Overview

Post Malone (Austin Richard Post) emerged from the Dallas, Texas music scene around 2015 and quickly became one of the most genre-blurring artists of his generation. While most people know him for his hip-hop and pop crossover hits, what surprises many guitarists is that Post is a genuinely skilled guitar player who built his early following by blending acoustic and electric guitar work into hip-hop and R&B frameworks. His music is a goldmine for intermediate guitarists who want to practice clean tone phrasing, simple but effective chord progressions, and the art of writing guitar parts that serve the song rather than showing off. For guitarists, Post Malone's catalog is approachable and rewarding. Songs like "Circles" and "Rockstar" use relatively straightforward chord shapes and clean arpeggiated patterns, but the magic is in the feel, the dynamics, and the way the guitar sits in a modern pop-production context. Learning Post Malone songs teaches you how to play with restraint, lock in with programmed beats, and use effects like chorus and reverb to create lush, spacious tones without overplaying. His live performances also feature full bands with dedicated guitar players, including Andrew Watt (who has produced and played guitar on many of his tracks) and touring guitarist Nick Long. Andrew Watt deserves special attention here. As Post Malone's go-to collaborator and producer, Watt is a legitimate rock guitarist who has worked with Ozzy Osbourne, Pearl Jam, and the Rolling Stones. Watt brings a Classic Rock sensibility to Post's tracks, layering Stratocaster and Les Paul tones into beat-driven songs. His production on "Hollywood's Bleeding" and "Twelve Carat Toothache" is full of tasteful guitar overdubs that reward close listening. Overall difficulty for Post Malone songs sits in the beginner-to-intermediate range. Most songs use open chords or simple barre chord shapes, and lead lines are minimal. The real challenge is nailing the tone, the timing against electronic elements, and capturing the laid-back groove that defines his sound. If you are a newer guitarist looking for modern songs that sound impressive without requiring shred-level technique, Post Malone is an excellent starting point.