Kian (musician)

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Kian
File:Kian, Laneway Festival 2019.jpg
Kian performing at Laneway Festival in 2019
Background information
Birth name Kian Maxwell Bytyci Brownfield
Born (2002-07-14) 14 July 2002 (age 21)
Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia
Origin Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active 2017–present
Labels
Website Official website

Kian Maxwell Bytyci Brownfield (born 14 July 2002), known professionally as Kian (stylised in all caps; pronounced "Key-ahn") is an Australian singer and songwriter from Castlemaine, Victoria. He is best known for winning Triple J Unearthed in August 2018.[1][2] His breakthrough single "Waiting" was polled at number 20 on Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2018.[3]

Early life

Kian was born in July 2002 in the goldfield town of Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia. Since the age of three, Kian and his mother traveled on and off with his father making music in remote indigenous Australian communities. Kian's parents separated in 2010, although both parents are singer songwriters and passionate about music. hearing him sing at a very early age, Kian's mother and father saw his potential and he received his first guitar at the age of seven.

Music career

2017–2021: Early years and Bliss

In May 2017 Kian wrote and sang the chorus of Baker Boy's debut single "Cloud 9".[4] The single's popularity kickstarted Kian's success.

In February 2018, Kian released "Too Far Gone" with 15-year-old Vince the Kid.[5] In July, Kian released "Waiting" a song he wrote at the age of 14, with him explaining "It's about that feeling of uncertainty when you don't know if they like you back – I know it's childish but I reckon everyone has found themselves in this insecure hole at some point in their lives no matter what age. Hidden within the lyrics are some things that relate to me personally along with metaphorical things to move the story along."[4] In August, Kian was announced the winner of the 2018 Triple J Unearthed.[1][2] Since winning Triple J Unearthed, "Waiting" was added to high rotation and was being played on the more commercial radio station, Nova.[6] In November, Kian signed a new recording deal with EMI Music in Australia and Republic Records for the rest of the world.[7]

In February 2019, he released his third single "Childism" with Triple J getting an exclusive first listen. Kian explained that "It's about young people feeling like they don't have a place [in society] and we're stuck in the middle." The single was also written before "Waiting" was even thought of.[8]

On 10 May 2019, Kian released his debut extended play Bliss. He also announced a tour for late-July into early-August.[9] Following the release of Bliss, Kian released a series of stand-alone singles.

2022: Shine

In July 2022, Kian released "Shine", the title track and third single from his second extended play, scheduled for release on 26 August 2022.[10]

Discography

Extended plays

List of EPs, with release date and label shown
Title EP details
Bliss
Shine

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with year released, selected chart positions and certifications, and album name shown
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
AUS
[12]		 NZ
Hot
[13]
"Too Far Gone"
(with Vince the Kid)[14]		 2018 — — Non-album single
"Waiting" 15 — Bliss
"Childism"[8] 2019 — 34
"Every Hour"[16] 2020 — — Non-album singles[17]
"Sunbeam"[17] — —
"Fit in Here"[18] 2022 — — Shine
"Direction"[19] — —
"Shine"[10] — —

As featured artist

Title Year Album
"Cloud 9"
(Baker Boy featuring Kian)[20]		 2017 Non-album single
"Quick"
(Duckwrth featuring Kian)[21]		 2020 SuperGood

Awards and nominations

APRA Awards

The APRA Awards are held in Australia and New Zealand by the Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually. Kian has won two awards from two nominations.[22][23]

Year Recipient/Nominated work Award Result
2020 "Waiting" (with Jerome Farah) Most Performed Australian Work of the Year Won
Most Performed Alternative Work of the Year

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual award ceremony event celebrating the Australian music industry. Kian has been nominated for two awards.

Year Recipient/Nominated work Award Result
2019 "Waiting" Song of the Year Nominated
2020 "Every Hour" Best Soul/R&B Release Nominated

J Awards

The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005. In 2017, Kian received a nomination for the Unearthed Artist of the Year Award.[24]

Year Recipient/Nominated work Award Result
2018 Himself Unearthed Artist of the Year Nominated

Music Victoria Awards

The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.

Year Recipient/Nominated work Award Result Ref.
Music Victoria Awards of 2019 Kian Best Regional Act/Outer Suburban Act Nominated [25][26]

References

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