"Boulevard Swan" is the first single from an upcoming series of releases from Khanada, the solo project by Andy K. Smith of Peeling Grey. After a three year absence from the music scene, Andy returns with new material.

This track was written in late 2020, and carefully crafted and recorded earlier in 2021. Most of the lyrics were written over a decade ago, but shelved until the right moment surfaced. Originally, the words were intended for a Peeling Grey release, and at the time a completely different musical composition accompanied what was originally titled, "Card 614". 

Lyrically, "Boulevard Swan" is directly related to Peeling Grey's 2012 single, "Broken Glass", both songs focused around the events of one individual that disappeared into obscurity after a tempestuous entanglement, but that is another story. For a brief period, many things happened on the sixth floor of the Gaylord Apartments on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles. Now, those stories are spearheading the lyrical narrative behind Khanada's debut.

Written, Performed & Produced by Andy K. Smith
Mastered by Mike Wells

Special Thanks to Chris King, James Hazley, Matthew Schultheis & Ben Jarvis
Cover Photo by Andy K. Smith

Recorded in Monrovia, CA 
Copyright 2021, Khanada

Boulevard Swan

Khanada covers Pet Shop Boys classic, "Later Tonight" from their 1985 debit album, "Please". Work on "Later Tonight" started in early 2019 and was originally going to be the first Khanada single. However, the project's debut was delayed for a couple years.

"Boulevard Swan" was written in late 2020 and released in July of 2021. Leading up to the release, it was thought that a fresh and original composition should spearhead the new project. This allowed for the opportunity to rerecord "Later Tonight" and feature Naren Renz of Peeling Grey to play piano, lending a more organic flow to the track.

Written by Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe
Performed & Produced by Andy K. Smith
Piano by Naren Renz
Mastered by Mike Wells

Special Thanks to Naren Renz, Tori Moca, James Hazley, Ben Jarvis, & John Landau

Cover Photograph by Tori Moca
Cover Art by Andy K. Smith

Released December 11, 2021
Recorded in Monrovia, CA
Copyright 2021, Khanada
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Original version appears on "Please" by Pet Shop Boys.

*Permission and authorization to feature this track as a cover song has been granted through Legacy Songs Inc. dba Easy Song.

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Later Tonight

Gridlock at the seams
the needle threaded juncture
The danger line breached
Prayers now tribute

Another horizon
though it seems cold
An echo of life
Now turn the page

All hopes makes way
for recourse
we surrender

Sometimes there's no goodbye
Though I won't hold them to that
Regardless of misunderstandings

At summer's end the
time was everything but fleeting
Fall brings now only memory
No time to die

Hanging on this tide
the balance that seem cruel
An echo of life
The blinding light

All hopes makes way
for recourse
we remember
credits
releases January 21, 2023
Written, Performed, and Produced by Andy K. Smith
Mastered by Kevin Dippold

Special Thanks to Ben Jarvis, Tori Moca, & Ming Vauz
Photography by Tori Moca
Cover Art by Andy K. Smith

Recorded in Monrovia, CA
Released January 21, 2023
Copyright 2023 Khanada

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Khanada - Recourse

My solo project has been an opportunity for me to explore what I can do on my own, but it also has been the vehicle for me to revisit older unfinished ideas. "Arrive" was started back in 2017, while I was in Peeling Grey. Unfortunately, it along with two other tunes, "Over the Moon" and "The Sea of Strange" were abandoned, as the group broke up in early 2018. The other songs were recorded as demos, but "Arrive" had a lot of work to be done on it, thus never reached the demo stage. I believe our third album that never (ahem) "arrived' would have been something good.

The final version of "Arrive" was finished on the same old iMac it was started on years ago. Over time, I occasionally tinkered with the song, but was unsure of a few things. You have to go with where the wind takes you when it comes to creating something. I didn't want my work to be forced, thus "Arrive" remained in stasis, sitting on the assembly line, but far from being road worthy. The outcome is a culmination of takes throughout the years.

If I ever wrote an open love letter to New Order / Joy Division, I believe its right here in the song. I tend to be very self aware when I think I'm being too derivative, however in this case I've just let go of certain inhibitions and allowed the song to be whatever it wanted, regardless of extra time in the oven and all else that wasn't really ideal for me. As cliche as this is, I still feel it's not finished. With that said, I'm still happy with it overall and excited to finally see this one through and share it.

Lyrically, I wanted to write about America's polarization and the rise of Trumpism, which was relevant back in 2017. I struggled with the notion of striking while the iron was hot, as the political and social climate would surely change. I was afraid that the song would lose its meaning and people would move on.....I couldn't have been more incorrect, as seven years later, we're still here. Despite the ongoing grim outlook, not just here at home in the U.S., but around the world, deep down I hope we can still 'arrive' to a better place. 
lyrics
I am gonna sleep past the sunrise.
hope that the world is changed
When I arrive
Slowly in time

I have prayed for the last time
and long for days
before this divide
Lonely, I cry

The weather is changing, currents are rising
If only this is why
people were fighting
Don't tell me everything's fine

How can you sleep past the sunrise?
What's the side of change when we arrive?
I've got hopes on the horizon
Isn't that key for survival?

How ya gonna know who's wrong or right?
if you remain in shadows all night?
I've got hopes on the horizon
Isn't that the key to survival?

I am gonna sleep past the sunrise.
hope that the world is changed
When I arrive
Slowly in time

A demagogue in a red tie
Preaching false doctrines
was his crime
Lonely, I sigh

Are you swimming in the floods of time or lost
in the riptides?
Don't tell me we're fine

How can you sleep past the sunrise?
What's the side of change when we arrive?
I've got hopes on the horizon
Isn't that key for survival?

How ya gonna know who's wrong or right?
Skeptics streams moderate minds
Second guess the flow and riptides
Scared we won't arrive


Released March 22, 2024
Written, Performed and Produced by Andy K. Smith
Mastered by Tom Rogers at Atomix Media

Cover Photographed by Tori Moca Photography
Special Thanks to Ben Jarvis, Naren Renz, James Hazley, Dave & Jenn Bats, Tori Moca and all those that listen.

Recorded in Monrovia, CA
Released March 22, 2024
Copyright 2024 Khanada

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Arrive

Khanada is the solo project of Andy K. Smith, former frontman for the Post Punk band, Peeling Grey. After a three year absence from the local music scene, Andy Smith returns with new material. Khanada is a continuation of the direction of his former project, while breaking new ground and creating a sound of its own. This effort will feature not only the results of time spent alone, but also collaborations from across the spectrum. As opposed to committing to album releases from previous endeavors, Khanada is a singles based project. New songs will be released regularly, sometimes weeks after their completion. 


One of the goals of this project is to bring the listener closer to the point of inspiration of songwriting. Album releases are great, but they can be a long and drawn out process. Over time, from the initial spark to mastering, certain elements of a song can change. Hence, a singles schedule may retain some more of that genesis. That's just one of the things that will set Khanada apart from the past. Expect new music by summer, 2021.

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