"Moving over seemingly blissful soundscapes and minimalistic beats, ‘Highway Hypnosis’ weaves a tapestry of cinematic textures and cathartic vocal harmonies, making for a truly vibrant record that’s a joy to listen to." - Gabriel Mazza

"Arily Michele’s Highway Hypnosis is a raw and honest journey through heartbreak and healing." - Happy

"Arily Michele presents to her audience a captivating 10-track album entitled “Highway Hypnosis” in which she layers synth tracks over programmed drum beats, creating detuned and dreamy neo-psychedelic pop melodies."

- Radar Editorial Team

"Arily, known for her beautiful vocal acrobatics and synth-heavy neo-psychedelic pop sound, has released a new album that continues to push the frontiers of indie pop, dream pop, and synth-pop." - Richard

"Arily’s work is thoughtful; it allows listeners to be introspective and reflective. Their vocals are otherworldly, something that artificial intelligence could never mimic."

- Just Some Mustard

"Arily Michele has delivered a psychedelic pop masterclass with ‘Highway Hypnosis’, a sprawling concept album that tells a story of heartbreak, escape and liberation."

- Tom Disalvo

"...the dream-like state of the song gives an insight to young Arily’s inner monologue when she was trying to figure out her own identity." - Erin McLendon

"Another lush pop showcase from Arily Michele, “Pink Clouds” presents an emotively powerful vocal presence amidst an understated array of twinkling synths and steady percussion." - Mike Mineo

"Arily Michele crafts a dream-pop mystique on new single 'Père Lachaise,' where bright organ arpeggios combine with lush vocal layers for a sound reminiscent of Beach House." - Mike Mineo

"[Go Steady] is amazing and the songwriting is amazingly simple in its complexity. Or complex in its simplicity. I am not sure which one is better." - Arty Aster

"The music is transcendental and soothing, and her voice is large and captivating."

- Jason Shrum

"Arily Michele’s latest music video flips the script to provide a counter-narrative that empowers women." - Mariah Hansen

"Drawing inspiration from Shakespeare, Arily Michele empowers one of the playwright’s most tragic characters in her music video for 'Ophelia.'" - Mariah Hansen

"In 'Ophelia' [Arily] writes about a literary character and story that already exists but changes the ending of the story. I think this is brilliant songwriting." - JoeJoeKeys

"[Arily Michele] combines dark themes with dreamy pop melodies and upbeat electronic beats to create something altogether unique." - Mariah Hansen

Singer-Songwriter Arily Michele Finds Inspiration In Tragic Shakespearean Character