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Biography:
Musical boundaries suck. Music's about playing, dancing and having fun together. With all that commercial, competitive stuff, we lose that. We want to keep the community feeling alive. Life can be a bitch, let’s party.

"Check out the Khanz now, before everybody else does" said the review and they're not exaggerating. The young band is on the cusp of something, although nobody's sure exactly what, least of all the band themselves. "We're just having fun with our music and hoping you do too." says Kat. But the growing numbers being drawn in tells a different story.

The Khanz released their third single. "Wolves", at FBi Radio's 9th Birthday Party on 31 August 2012, where they were one of five bands chosen to play the main stage and broadcast live to air. The single immediately scored high rotation on FBi Radio and was distributed by AMRAP and AitIt with the sought-after “FBi Recommends” endorsement.

“Wolves” is the tale of what happens when a group of friends disperse and go their separate ways.

“Prescription Culture”, the band’s second single, released on 10 February 2012, focused on the drugs being given to kids in order to control their behaviour. “Kids are being turned into junkies by their own parents. And it’s not for the kids’ benefit. It’s to make the parents feel better.”

“Prescription Culture” scored another B rotation for the band on FBi Radio, was play-listed by Triple J Unearthed and had its video on rotation on rage.
The two singles were featured on the band’s second EP, “Natural Instinct”, released on 14 April 2012. which also featured three new tracks, all of which have won radio play.

The release of “Natural Instinct” saw the band get a higher profile and a series of gigs supporting bigger acts. The Khanz have built a reputation as a great support act as after they warmed up audiences for San Cisco, Faker, Bluejuice, Hungry Kids of Hungary, Sticky Fingers, Dappled Cities, Catcall, Guineafowl, Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire!, Founds and Set Sail.

The band has three singles ready for release and three more in production. They are also planning their debut album for 2013.

A personnel change in April 2011, when multi-instrumentalist, Kat, joined the band has led to a new direction. The first fruits of this were in the new single “Lost Control” which the band hopes will allow a wider audience to groove to the infectious sounds and keep spreading 'the dance'.

“Lost Control” is an intensely personal song about a relationship that Themba wrote in one all-night session in May 2011. It was play-listed on a B rotation on Sydney’s FBi Radio while General Pants' Major Label picked it up as the first release under the Bubble program.

The Khanz had begun when a bunch of mates, fresh out of school, started jamming in Themba’s bedroom in April 2009. They had their first gig at the Newtown RSL in Sydney on 13th July 2009.

Since then, they’ve been adapting and perfecting a unique blend of indie, electro and jungle to a lively and growing fan base at a string of sweaty shows at the Hopetoun, Spectrum, Q-Bar, the Annandale, HOME and the Oxford Art Factory.

The first set of gigs was enough to score them a residency at the Oxford Art Factory’s Gallery Bar. By the fourth and last week of the residency, the Gallery Bar was packed and humming.

The Oxford Art Factory residency also attracted the attention of Church legend and indie producer, Tim Powles, who pitched up at one of the weekly gigs. Tim liked what he heard and offered to produce the band.

The first recording was a five-track EP, “Triggers”, which showcased the band’s early history.

Prolific writers and forever exploring new sounds, the Khanz surprise their fans with new material at every gig. This has produced a huge catalogue of original songs.

“Breaking down boundaries” is what the band says when you ask them what they’re about.

“Musical boundaries suck”, says singer Themba. “Music is just about playing and dancing and having fun together. That’s how it started. And that’s how it still is in Africa and South America. Sometimes, in all that commercial, competitive side of things, we lose that. And we want to keep that kind of community feeling alive. You know, life can be tough, let’s party.”

The band is planning a long time on the road. "Take the party to the people," says Kat.

For more info on the Khanz, check out: http://www.facebook.com/thekhanzmusic

Wolves
The Khanz Lyrics

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My fur robe, just keeps me cold
but don't let me know why they start crying wolf
Cause lately my diamonds have been turning back to coal
So don't let me know
Why I'm howling for

Where my wolves at? ah-wooh
My heart is dripping, why can't they taste it?

I've chased them hell and back, now where my wolves at?
Help me get my wolves back

And I've been knocking at your door before
With my eyes staring down at the floor
You've got me barking like a dog
So don't let me know when your nose starts to grow.
Cause I've got to chase their tracks and get my wolves back

Now where my wolves at? ah-wooh
My heart is dripping, why can't they taste it?
I've chased them hell and back, now where my wolves at?
Help me get my wolves back

Help me howl my friends back.
Help me howl my wolves back.

Do you taste it? Do you taste it?
Does it remind you of all the things you've been missing?
When you taste it, does it drive you crazy?
Does it remind you? Does it remind you?

Where my wolves at?
Help me get my wolves back

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Khanz's song "Wolves" are a melancholic reflection of someone calling out for their lost pack of wolves. The reference to the fur robe just keeping the singer cold highlights the emptiness they feel without their pack, and the refrain of "don't let me know" implies that they may not be emotionally ready to deal with the loss. The reference to diamonds turning to coal is a symbolic representation of how the singer's life has lost its spark since their pack has gone.

The chorus of "Where my wolves at" is a desperate call to the pack to return, and the repeated plea to "help me get my wolves back" shows the need for companionship and support in life. The singer has been on a wild chase for their pack throughout the song, and knocking on the door to a potential friend's house represents the struggle to find similar connections in life. The comparisons of the singer to a dog or animal showcase their own animalistic nature and need for connection, not just on a human level, but on a deeper, instinctual one.

The repeated refrain of "does it remind you" implies that the singer has tasted the sweetness of life that the wolves once brought them, and longs to feel that again. The ending of the song with the final call for the wolves to return is an almost desperate plea for companionship that speaks to the human need for connection and community.

Line by Line Meaning

My fur robe, just keeps me cold
I am wearing this fur robe, but it's not keeping me warm. It's making me feel cold and empty inside.

but don't let me know why they start crying wolf
I don't want to know why people are complaining or accusing me falsely. I am afraid of being judged.

Cause lately my diamonds have been turning back to coal
Even though I have everything that others want, it doesn't make me happy anymore. My wealth and status are fading.

So don't let me know
I don't want to hear the truth because it hurts too much. Please spare me the pain.

Why I'm howling for
I don't know why I feel the way I do. All I know is that I am searching for something, and I can't give up until I find it.

Where my wolves at? ah-wooh
I am calling out to my tribe or my pack of friends. I need them by my side to face the challenges ahead.

My heart is dripping, why can't they taste it?
I am bleeding emotionally, but no one seems to notice or care. I wish someone could sense my pain and help me heal.

I've chased them hell and back, now where my wolves at?
I have gone through many trials and tribulations to prove myself and find my way. Now, I need my pack to celebrate my victories and support me through my struggles.

Help me get my wolves back
I am asking for help to rebuild my relationships and reconnect with the people who matter to me. Without them, I feel lost and alone.

And I've been knocking at your door before
I have reached out to people in the past, seeking comfort and companionship. However, I have been rejected or ignored.

With my eyes staring down at the floor
I am ashamed or embarrassed to look people in the eye, fearing they will judge me or reject me.

You've got me barking like a dog
You are treating me like an animal, making me feel powerless and helpless. I don't want to be your pet or your toy.

So don't let me know when your nose starts to grow.
I don't want to hear your lies or excuses. I don't trust you anymore, and I don't want to be fooled again.

Help me howl my friends back.
I am asking for support and encouragement, so I can reach out to my friends and repair our bond. I need to howl to get their attention and call them home.

Do you taste it? Do you taste it?
Do you understand the pain and longing that I am feeling? Can you relate to my struggles and see the world from my perspective?

Does it remind you of all the things you've been missing?
Does my story resonate with your own experiences? Are you also searching for something that you have lost or forgotten?

When you taste it, does it drive you crazy?
When you confront your emotions and desires, does it overwhelm you or inspire you? Are you afraid of facing the truth about yourself?

Where my wolves at?
I am still searching for my pack and waiting for their response. I won't give up until I find them and reunite with them.

Help me get my wolves back
My wolves represent my identity, my purpose, and my community. I need them to feel whole and alive. I won't stop until I recover what I have lost.

Contributed by David F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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