Written by Samuel Kaplan
Aries taps into something deeply personal on “WICHITA BLUES,” a reflective pop punk confessional tracing his move from Wichita to Los Angeles and the growing pains that came with it. The track feels like a coming-of-age story told through hazy memories and late-night honesty, restless, nostalgic, and quietly heartbreaking all at once.
Blending punk guitars with his signature melodic delivery, Aries paints a portrait of youth in transition, moving from innocence to disillusionment, from backyard games to bad habits. The production feels alive with tension, bright enough to sound like summer but heavy enough to carry regret.
As the song unfolds, the mood shifts from reflection to reckoning. There’s loneliness beneath the confidence, a sense of trying to find peace in a city that rarely slows down. “WICHITA BLUES” isn’t about running away; it’s about realizing that even after you make it out, the past still lingers.
Raw, melodic, and brutally self-aware, this might be Aries’ most moving work yet. You can listen to "WICHITA BLUES" here: