"There is ease in her presentation and just when you have sunk into euphoria and drifted into the solace, she snaps you back into the fray with symphonious falsetto vocal registers that tingle the spine."
"[Silver Dollar] is a masterclass in atmosphere. Lush, cascading synths provide a dreamy backdrop for Michele’s ethereal vocals, which carry the weight of the story without losing their pop sensibility."
"Inspired by foxglove poison and The X-Files, the Nashville-based artist delivers a spellbinding mix of beauty and menace that showcases her theatrical voice and vintage synth artistry."
"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 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." ​
"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."
"Arily’s work is thoughtful; it allows listeners to be introspective and reflective. Their vocals are otherworldly, something that artificial intelligence could never mimic."
"Arily Michele has delivered a psychedelic pop masterclass with ‘Highway Hypnosis’, a sprawling concept album that tells a story of heartbreak, escape and liberation."
"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."
"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