The Anthony Arya Band rock the house at Michael's on Main for an unforgettable live full band show!

Anthony Arya - lead vocals, guitar
Ted Welty - background vocals, guitar
Everett Moody - saxophone
Darrin Thomas - drums
Ryan Price - bass

Recorded live at Michael's on Man - Soquel, CA (October 16th, 2021)
Edited/Mastered by Mike Berliner

Jaded Rust (live)

Silver Bullet

Call to Action

The second single of the new BTY era. "Go To Hell" is a song about how our leaders have failed us, in just about every way possible.

Go To Hell

Perfect for your upbeat workout playlist and fans of “Chunky” by Bruno Mars, “Checklist Kind of Love” flips an 80s funk beat into a modern queer pop fantasia that celebrates love in all forms.

Checklist Kind of Love (Radio Edit)

Sliding Doors

In this conversation, Jesse Brede and Tony Moss explore the intersection of music, spirituality, and healing through ayahuasca ceremonies. They discuss the profound influence of Tony's musical background, the transformative power of ayahuasca, and the role of music in creating a healing environment. The conversation also delves into the creation of the I Am Life music label, the significance of gratitude in personal healing, and the release of Tony's new album, Joy, which aims to blend various musical influences into a cohesive experience. Tony explores the profound impact of music on social experiences, the definition and essence of medicine music, and the collaborative process of creating music with notable artists. He emphasizes the importance of trust in the producer-artist relationship, the central theme of joy in his work, and the duality of life experiences. The discussion also touches on the sensual connection with nature and the artistic expression of masculinity.

Chapters
00:00 Musical Influences and Unique Background
05:49 Ayahuasca and Spiritual Transformation
11:52 The Role of Music in Ceremony
18:01 Creating the I Am Life Music Label
23:50 The Power of Gratitude and Healing
29:54 The Joy Album: A Musical Journey
36:35 The Power of Music in Social Settings
37:35 Defining Medicine Music
38:29 The Essence of Medicine Music
39:30 Collaborations with Notable Artists
41:19 The Journey of Song Creation
43:28 The Role of a Producer
50:13 Trust and Collaboration in Music Production
56:08 Joy as a Central Theme
01:00:28 Embracing Duality and Paradox
01:07:30  The Sensual Connection with Nature

Follow Tony Moss:
https://www.tonymoss.me/
https://iamlife.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/mosstony
https://linktr.ee/tonymoss
https://www.iamlifeproject.org/

Watch

Tony Moss: Crafting Joy Through Sound

Life doesn't happen to you, it happens for you.

LYRICS

Scrolling my phone passing time I
Feel like I'm falling far behind
It's my favorite way to hide
From the pain inside my mind

Why is life so hard?
Feel like I'm lost inside a maze
Can't escape
And I just want to give up

Stop! I'm better than this
Don't listen to these stupid thoughts
I am not a victim

Life will happen bad and not always to plan
But I'll always respond with everything I have
When I'm knocked down, I rise up stronger
Transforming pain into opportunity

Life is happening for me
And I create my reality
It is, it is, it is so
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful

So I try to hold my head high
When everything is burning down
And TV wants me to believe
That this place is a tragedy

But life doesn't have to be sad
It's not about what happens
It's how I respond
That makes all the difference

Let's Go! This is my time
I'm capable of anything
I can dream so I will sing

Life is happening for me
And I create my reality
It is, it is, it is so
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful

It won't always be easy
But that's part of the journey
It is, it is, it is so
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful

When I let go
Of trying to control
The way it is
Peace will follow

I'll embrace
Whatever's happening
The good and bad
It's all a gift to me

When I let go
Of trying to control
The way it is
Peace will follow

I'll embrace
Whatever's happening
The good and bad
It's all a gift to me

Life is happening for me
And I create my reality
It is, it is, it is so
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful

It won't always be easy
But that's part of the journey
It is, it is, it is so
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful

For Me

Control

Thanks for checking out ‘Read My Mind’, the second single from my upcoming album Underground Sky. The album will be released one song at a time throughout 2025. The video for this track will be out on YouTube on May 9th.

“Read My Mind” is one of those songs where I tried to capture a feeling that was almost impossible to put into words. I don’t usually like to say exactly what a song is about, because doing that can sometimes limit how others connect with it. I’d rather leave space for people to find their own meaning.

That said, I’m always fascinated by how others interpret my songs. Their perspective often holds as much weight as mine. My dad once shared his take on a track of mine, and it revealed things I hadn’t even considered. He heard more depth in it than I was consciously aware of—and looking back, I think he was right. He picked up on something that went beyond what I thought I was saying.

On the other hand, someone once asked me if a song meant what they thought it did. When I told them my interpretation, they looked disappointed—it wasn’t what they had imagined. That made me realise how personal meaning is, and how the version that 'you' hear might be the truest version of all. Sometimes explaining a song can take something away from it.

What I can say about “Read My Mind” is that it’s definitely a pop song. It’s more uptempo than the previous single, with a more conventional structure—but I still wouldn’t call it straightforward pop. Honestly, I’m probably not the best person to describe my own songs. All I can say is that every track on this album reflects something honest and important to me at this point in my life.

I hope you find something in it that speaks to you.

If you’d like to support my work, downloading the song is a huge help. It allows me to continue creating music independently, covering the costs of production, time, and equipment needed to bring these records to life. 

Written, produced, performed & mixed by Heron @ Cracked Analogue
Artwork by Heron @ Cracked Analogue
Mastered by Toby Campen

© Cracked Analogue 2025

Underground Sky

Read My Mind

On and On

Stream The Road:
https://www.anthonyarya.com/theroad

Stream Going to California: 
https://www.anthonyarya.com/goingtocalifornia

singer/songwriter pullin from those California roots of rock n folk!