Khan FM
Khan FM | |
|---|---|
| Born | Faraz Khan |
| Known for | Chronicles of Khan |
| Notable work | Spotify, Coke Studio |
Khan FM (birth name: Faraz Khan) is a Dubai-born singer-songwriter, and lead vocalist and one of three guitarists for Dubai-based rock band, Chronicles of Khan.[1][2] He has also released music under the name Sound of Nomads & is currently leading Artist & Label Partnerships in South Asian emerging markets for Spotify.[3][4][5]
Early life and career[edit]
Khan FM[6][7][8] started his career as a TV presenter for music videos and artists from South Asia. After working on various music festivals, concerts in his early twenties, he worked for Red Bull Music as a Culture Marketing Manager.
Khan is also known for his contribution to Pakistani Music during the early to mid-2000’s as a presenter & producer for a television music show called ‘Rock On’ which aired on the ARY Digital Network. Khan played a vital role in introducing bands like Entity Paradigm, Call, Roxen, Jal, Aaroh, and Mekaal Hassan Band to wider audiences via the music show he hosted on a global TV station.[9]
He formed his band Chronicles of Khan in 2018.[10][3] Khan has also played a pivotal role in promoting Coke Studio Season 14[11][12][13] on Spotify.[14][15][16] He was also one of the speakers at Spotify's First Master class[17] for Artist Community of Pakistan.[18][19][20]
Chronicles of Khan[edit]
Chronicles of Khan was created as a solo outlet for Khan to move away from his then underground band Universal Rogue. During the early days, his best friend Sean Walters supported Khan’s new endeavor & suggested adding more members which eventually turned Chronicles of Khan into a full-fledged rock band. The band name was taken from a 2010 fantasy film the night he decided to start the new music journey.[3]
Formed in 2016, Chronicles of Khan released their first album in the form of an ep titled Legacies & Bequests in 2018. With a launch show at Virgin Megastore, the band gigged consistently across the UAE as well as performed at a major festival in Pakistan. The first single of the record was titled Jokers Ball, followed by a fan favorite track named Halo.
The band found itself amidst popularity in the UAE underground music scene and soon became one of Dubai’s best Original Rock & Roll bands. The attention soon led to the band performing at various festivals such as Middle East Film & Comic Con, Mother of Nation Festival Abu Dhabi, Beats on the Beach Abu Dhabi, and Dubai Drone Prix.
While recording their follow up record, the band was faced with a sudden hiatus in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, the members have parted ways with the future of the band coming to a uncertain halt.[10]
References[edit]
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- ^ "Spotify says Pakistan's Hasan Raheem 'championing the way forward' through indie music". Arab News PK. 2022-10-25. Retrieved 2023-02-20.
- ^ a b c "Chronicles of Khan | Soul Artists". Chronicles of Khan | Soul Artists. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
- ^ Kadry, Mohamad. "Dubai band Chronicles of Khan journey forward". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
- ^ "We are the World | Instep | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
- ^ "A green light from Spotify | Instep | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
- ^ "We are the World | Instep | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
- ^ "Nazia Hassan to light up Times Square". The Express Tribune. 2022-08-11. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
- ^ Mizraab - Woh Aur Main (Live) - Ary Musik (Rock On), retrieved 2023-04-06
- ^ a b "Chronicles of Khan on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
- ^ "We Are Invested in Unlocking Opportunities for Local Creators by Leveraging Spotify's Reach – Khan FM". ProPakistani. 2022-03-07. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
- ^ "'Coke Studio' and Spotify team up for the final song of Season 14 'Phir Milenge'". Daily Times. 2022-03-23. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
- ^ MarketScreener (25 March 2022). "Spotify Technology S A : Pakistan Partnered With 'Coke Studio' This Season To Amplify Artists in the Region and Beyond | MarketScreener". www.marketscreener.com. Retrieved 2023-02-20.
- ^ "'Pasoori' becomes the most streamed Pakistani song". The Express Tribune. 2022-12-14. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
- ^ "Spotify, 'Coke Studio' team up to celebrate Pakistani music". The Express Tribune. 2022-01-12. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
- ^ "'Coke Studio' and Spotify team up in an exclusive listening session". Daily Times. 2022-02-20. Retrieved 2023-02-20.
- ^ Siddiqi (2022-12-09). "Spotify's Wrapped 2022 Celebration in Pakistan". Trade Chronicle. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
- ^ "Spotify Brings Pakistan's First Masterclass for Artist Community". ProPakistani. 2022-11-22. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
- ^ "Hassan Raheem Becomes the First Featured Artist as Spotify Launches RADAR Pakistan". ProPakistani. 2022-10-20. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
- ^ "Beyond the facade | Instep | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
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