Kian

Kian Maxwell Bytyci Brownfield (born 14 July 2002), known professionally as Kian (stylised as KIAN; pronounced "Key-ahn") is an Australian singer and songwriter from Castlemaine, Victoria. He is best known for winning Triple J Unearthed in August 2018. His single "Waiting" was featured on the 2018 Triple J Hottest 100 at No. 20.

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. Kian's mother and father saw the potential hearing him sing at a very early age and received his first guitar at the age of seven.

2017–present: Early years and Bliss

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

In February 2018, Kian released "Too Far Gone" with 15-year-old Vince the Kid. 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." In August, Kian was announced the winner of the 2018 Triple J Unearthed. Since winning Triple J Unearthed, "Waiting" was added to high rotation and was being played on the more prominent radio station, Nova. In November, Kian signed a new recording deal with EMI Music in Australia and Republic Records for the rest of the world.

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. On 10 May, Kian released his debut extended play titled Bliss. He also announced a tour for late-July into early-August.

Extended plays

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

ARIA Music Awards

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