Arily Michele is named after an acronym her parents used in letters to each other: "Always remember I love you" - a level of sentimentality that is thoughtfully expressed in her songwriting. Known for her haunting vocals and detuned, R&B-infused dreampop sound, Arily began writing songs as a child and started producing music at the age of 14 by layering synth loops over programmed drum beats, crafting lyrics to match, and recording them in her bedroom. Her sophomore record, a self-produced, psychedelic pop concept album called Highway Hypnosis, will be released on July 26, 2024.