Since the age of three, Kian and his mother traveled on and off with his father making music in remote indigenous Australian communities.

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

[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.

[1][2] Since winning Triple J Unearthed, "Waiting" was added to high rotation and was being played on the more commercial radio station, Nova.

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."

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