Kian (musician) explained

Kian (musician) should not be confused with Kiana (singer).

Kian
Birth Name:Kian Maxwell Bytyci Brownfield
Birth Date:2002 7, df=yes
Birth Place:Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia
Origin:Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia
Years Active:2017–present
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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.

2022-2023: Shine

In July 2022, Kian released "Shine", the title track and third single from his second extended play, released on 26 August 2022.

In March 2023, Kian united with Becca Hatch on the single "All of Me".[10]

2024: Wake Up, You're Falling

In February 2024, Kian released "Try Hard", the lead single from his debut studio album Wake Up, You're Falling.[11]

Discography

Albums

List of EPs, with release date and label shown! Title! EP details
Wake Up, You're Falling
  • Scheduled: 1 November 2024
  • Label: EMI Australia
  • Format:

Extended plays

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

Singles

As lead artist

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
AUS
[14]
NZ
Hot

[15]
"Too Far Gone"
[16]
2018
"Waiting"15 Bliss
"Childism"201934
"Every Hour"[18] 2020rowspan="2"
"Sunbeam"[19]
"Fit in Here"[20] 2022Shine
"Direction"[21]
"Shine"
"Come Through"
[22]
"All of Me"
2023rowspan="2"
"The Way"[23]
"Try Hard"2024Wake Up, You're Falling
"Regrets"[24]
"On the Line"
[25]
"Ultraviolet"[26]

As featured artist

TitleYearAlbum
"Cloud 9"
[27]
2017
"Quick"
[28]
2020SuperGood

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.[29] [30]

|-! scope="row" rowspan="2"| 2020| rowspan="2"| "Waiting" (with Jerome Farah)| Most Performed Australian Work of the Year| rowspan="2" |-| 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.

! |-! scope="row"| 2019| "Waiting"| Song of the Year| ||-! scope="row"| 2020| "Every Hour"| Best Soul/R&B Release| ||-! scope="row"| 2022| Shine| Best Soul/R&B Release| | [31] |-

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.[32] |-! scope="row"| 2018| Himself| Unearthed Artist of the Year|

Music Victoria Awards

The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.! |-| 2019| Kian| Best Regional Act/Outer Suburban Act| | [33] [34] |-

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Meet Triple J's 2018 Unearthed High Winner, KIAN. MusicFeeds. 15 August 2018. 2 September 2018.
  2. Web site: Castlemaine's KIAN has taken out triple j's Unearthed High for 2018. Tone Deaf. 15 August 2018 . 2 September 2018.
  3. Web site: Hottest 100 2018. Triple J. 27 January 2019. 11 February 2019.
  4. Web site: Kian Waiting. AIR. 24 July 2018 . 2 September 2018.
  5. Web site: Best New Music on triple j . ABC. 5 February 2018. 2 September 2018.
  6. Web site: Kian. EMI Music. 9 January 2019.
  7. Web site: KIAN signs to EMI Music Australia. The Music Network. 30 November 2018. 19 January 2019.
  8. Web site: First Spin: KIAN's 'Childism' is a smooth song about teen frustration . . . 8 February 2019 . 30 April 2020 . Newstead, Al.
  9. Web site: KIAN announces tour behind debut EP 'Bliss' . ABC . Triple J . 24 April 2019 . 2 August 2019 . Newstead, Al.
  10. Web site: KIAN and Becca Hatch Unite on New Collab 'All of Me'. Music Feeds. 15 March 2023. 15 March 2023.
  11. Web site: Kian Returns With New Single 'Try Hard' . Music Feeds. 15 February 2024. 20 February 2024.
  12. Web site: Bliss – EP by KIAN on Apple Music . Apple Music AU . 10 May 2019 . 5 May 2019.
  13. Web site: KIAN Shares Title Track From Newly-Announced Shine EP. Music Feeds. 28 July 2022 . 28 July 2022.
  14. Web site: Discography – Kian . australian-charts.com . 9 May 2019.
  15. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart . . 18 February 2019 . 15 February 2019.
  16. Web site: Too Far Gone – Single by KIAN & Vince the Kid on Apple Music . Apple Music AU . 2 February 2018 . 2 September 2018.
  17. Web site: ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2019 Singles . . 28 February 2019 . 30 March 2019.
  18. Web site: First Spin: KIAN turns up the smooth dial on "Every Hour". . 1 May 2020 . 1 May 2020 . Newstead, Al.
  19. Web site: Kian returns with smooth new jam "Sunbeam" . . 18 November 2020 . 18 November 2020 . Bruce, Jasper.
  20. Web site: KIAN looks for a sense of belonging on breezy new single "Fit in Here". NME. 27 April 2022. 28 July 2022.
  21. Web site: Direction - single. Apple Music. 15 June 2022. 28 July 2022.
  22. Web site: New Aus Music Playlist Additions 26/08/22. Music Feeds. 26 August 2022. 27 August 2022.
  23. Web site: The Way by Kian. Popnable. 24 November 2023. 25 November 2023.
  24. Web site: Kian Shares New Single 'Regrets', Says To “Expect More” New Music . Music Feeds. 11 April 2024. 15 April 2024.
  25. Web site: Logan and Kian Unite for Smooth Indie Tune On the Line. Mushroom Group. 12 June 2024. 16 June 2024.
  26. Web site: Ultraviolet Single . Am Rap. 16 August 2024. 17 August 2024.
  27. Web site: Cloud 9 (feat. Kian) – Single by Baker Boy . Apple Music AU . 27 April 2017 . 2 September 2018.
  28. Web site: First Spin: Duckwrth collabs with Kian for the super-slick 'Quick' . . 7 August 2020 . 7 August 2020 . Newstead, Al.
  29. Web site: Tones and I leads Nominations for 2020 virtual APRA Awards . Noise11 . 7 April 2020 . 7 April 2020.
  30. Web site: Full List of Winners . . 2020 . 26 May 2020 . 26 May 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200526180508/https://apraamcos.com.au/awards/2020-awards/apra-music-awards/full-list-of-winners/ . dead .
  31. Web site: Rüfüs Du Sol Leads 2022 ARIA Awards Nominees (Full List). The Music Network. 12 October 2022. 12 October 2022. Lars Brandle.
  32. Web site: The J Awards of 2018 . . 15 August 2020.
  33. Web site: Previous Nominess. Music Victoria. 13 August 2020. 19 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200919214225/https://www.musicvictoria.com.au/musicvictoriaawards/previous-nominees. dead.
  34. Web site: Previous Winners. Music Victoria. 13 August 2020.