Aranis is a Belgium-based chamber rock ensemble known for their unique blend of classical, jazz, and folk influences, all intertwined with a contemporary avant-garde twist. The band, formed in 2002, has carved out a distinct niche within the alternative and experimental music scene, appealing to a diverse audience that spans across traditional genre boundaries. The group consists of classically trained musicians who bring a variety of instruments to their complex compositions, including violin, accordion, piano, flute, guitar, double bass, and various percussion instruments. The ensemble's approach to composition and performance challenges conventional expectations of chamber music, adding a lively, dynamic energy that is at once sophisticated and accessible.

Aranis's discography showcases their evolving musical journey and their dedication to innovation within their field. "Made in Belgium" and its sequel, "Made In Belgium II," pay homage to their roots, featuring intricate arrangements of works by fellow Belgian artists. These pieces merge a sense of national identity with a broader, universal musical language. With "Roque forte" and "Songs from Mirage," the band further refined their sound, embracing more daring improvisational elements and textural richness. "Smells Like Aranis," paying a playful tribute to Nirvana's legendary "Smells Like Teen Spirit," encapsulates the group's capacity for reinvention and re-interpretation of the familiar. Their eponymous debut album "Aranis," lays the foundation for the band's compositional ethos – an alchemy of minimalistic patterns, melodic inventiveness, and unexpected rhythmic shifts that has come to define the Aranis sound. Through their discography, Aranis continues to challenge and delight listeners with their inventive arrangements and performances that resonate with vibrant intensity and a hint of the unexplored.