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Anthony Arya is an indie folk rock artist from San Francisco, California. Before graduating high school he emerged into the national spotlight with appearances on NBC’s The Voice and as a Presidential Scholar in the Arts for songwriting. Now in his early twenties, he has released four acclaimed albums and become one of Northern California's most active touring artists. Arya’s music blends the storytelling traditions of folk music with contemporary indie rock. A fifth album is set for release in 2026.
In 2018 he released his debut album, Going To California, with fan favorites that tell stories related to his time on The Voice. His second album, The Road, was inspired by his love for the music of Bob Dylan, as well as Beatnik writer Jack Kerouac and novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald. While attending university, Anthony produced Circles & the Flames - an album that would win him international attention for his songwriting including International Songwriting Competition Finalist, International Acoustic Music Awards Finalist, Bluebird Cafe Golden Pick Contest Winner, and Telluride Blues and Brews Fest Challenge Finalist.
In 2023 after graduating from college, Arya released his fourth album, As It Turns Out, which was live-tracked at San Francisco’s historic Hyde Street Studios. These songs propelled him through over a 100 shows per year in 2024 and 2025 headlining well known venues and festivals throughout Northern California. When reporting on Bay Area artists, Ones To Watch music discovery magazine recently noted Anthony Arya as an “ideal Outside Lands discovery for fans who want intimate songwriting that still plays well on a festival stage.”
Anthony’s latest songs, which blend dreamy folk textures with indie-driven grooves, gained over 1 million views on Instagram. This social media attention along with an expanded tour schedule and prominent acoustic sessions helped amplify his fan base in the US and establish an international presence. Look for an expanded tour accompanying his next album release.
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