Aries in Chicago

About Aries

Aries is a rapper and singer from Los Angeles who emerged in the mid-2010s with a style that blends melodic rap, singing, and introspective songwriting. He's known for woozy production, internal rhyme schemes, and a tendency to dig into emotional territory without making it theatrical. Songs like 'STAY' showcase his ability to layer vulnerability over trap-adjacent beats, while tracks like 'DOUBLE BACK' hit harder with more aggressive delivery. He's built a modest but devoted following through a prolific output approach, releasing music consistently across projects and EPs. His work sits in that space where SoundCloud rap aesthetics meet bedroom producer energy—lo-fi production choices that somehow feel intentional rather than limiting. Aries isn't trying to reinvent rap or make grand statements; he's just making songs that feel honest in their own quiet way, which is probably why people keep showing up for him.

Aries shows are intimate and understated. Small to mid-sized rooms mostly. Crowd is there because they actually know the songs, not just the name. He's not a huge stage presence, more focused than flashy, but that works. People rap along quietly, like they're in on something.

Known for DOUBLE BACK, ON MY WRIST, STAY, WALK ME HOME, LOST IT

Aries + Chicago

Aries rolled through Metro in February 2022 with the kind of setlist that rewards paying attention. They opened on "FOOL'S GOLD" and built through a mix of their catalog—"CAROUSEL" and "COMET" landed in the middle stretch, songs that sit somewhere between introspective and infectious. The deeper cuts like "AMY'S GRAVE" and "BLOSSOM" showed they weren't just running through the obvious choices. They closed out with "SAYONARA," which feels fitting for a band that keeps Chicago in their rotation.

Aries in Chicago News

• Daily Horoscope for November 30, 2025 Chicago Tribune · Nov 29, 2025
• Aries Spears sits down with ChicagoNOW | ChicagoNOW FOX 32 Chicago · Nov 14, 2025
• Daily Horoscope for September 01, 2025 Chicago Tribune · Aug 31, 2025
• Aries Spears Blasted for Rant on Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark | V103 | Steve Harvey Morning Show V103 · May 28, 2025
• Aries and brakence put on a set to remember at Metro The Columbia Chronicle · Mar 1, 2022

Live Music in Chicago

Chicago's always had a thing for artists who operate in that space between indie rap, emo, and whatever you want to call it when genre boundaries get blurry. The city's seen everyone from early SoundCloud rap to more introspective bedroom pop, and it's never been particularly precious about categories. Aries fits that lineage—artists who write genuinely and don't apologize for mixing melody with bite. Metro's the kind of venue that's built on that exact sensibility.

Chicago road trip to see Aries?

Stay in Lincoln Park or Wicker Park depending on your vibe—both neighborhoods have real character and plenty of late-night options. Book dinner at Alinea if you're feeling ambitious, or hit RPM Italian for something excellent and less impossible to get into. Spend an afternoon at the Art Institute, then walk along the Lakefront. The city's got enough to fill a weekend without feeling like you're checking boxes. Catch the show, eat well, and remember why you liked this band in the first place.