Arily Michele was born just after midnight under a waning gibbous moon. Her parents named her after an acronym they used in letters to each other: "Always remember I love you."

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. In 2018, she relocated to Denver and founded the band Viewfinders. In 2021, she made her debut with a 10-track studio album titled Echolalia. The album's first single, Ophelia, is a reclamation of the tragic Shakespearean story.

Arily has since returned to her original method of production: layering synth tracks over programmed drum beats to craft R&B-infused, detuned dreampop melodies. Her sophomore album Highway Hypnosis is slated for release in late 2023.