KIAN Essentials

Kian Brownfield’s keen ear for hooks was clear from his very first appearance, singing the chorus of Baker Boy’s “Cloud 9” when he was only 14. The following year, his single “Waiting” announced him as a solo artist, eventually going multiplatinum in Australia. Besides blending intimate R&B and delicate pop, KIAN proves adept at dreamy indie rock (and some definite hints of bratty pop punk) on 2024’s “MY RELEASE.”