Kirin J Callinan
Born: 21 / 1 / 1986
Location: Australia
Kieran John Callinan (born 21 January 1986), known by his stage name Kirin J. Callinan, is an Australian singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is also a founding member of Mercy Arms and has played with the Night Game, Jack Ladder and the Dreamlanders, Mark Ronson and Genesis Owusu.Referred to as the enfant terrible of Australia's underground rock music scene, Callinan is known for his flamboyant public persona, confrontational live shows, and diverse musical output in which, according to Spin, "the distinctions between talent, irony, and genuine bad taste bleed together until they’re indistinguishable." Callinan said that his primary motivation as a musician is to "excite and confuse, ... But you can't do that for any length of time without having sincerity."Callinan has collaborated with a wide range of musicians, including Mark Ronson, Jimmy Barnes, James Chance, Alex Cameron, Connan Mockasin, Caroline Polachek, Weyes Blood, Pond, Mac Demarco, Hubert Lenoir, Julian Casablancas, Genesis Owusu, whistler Molly Lewis and brothers Neil and Tim Finn. Barnes, Cameron and Lewis feature in Callinan's 2017 single "Big Enough"; Barnes' distinctive screaming cameo became an internet meme.
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Kirin J Callinan On Fall Out From ARIA Red Carpet Court Case: 'It's Been Heartbreaking'
The Sydney artist appeared on 'The Project'.
UPDATE: Kirin J Callinan Avoids Conviction After Exposing Himself At 2017 ARIAs
The artist will appear in court later today.
Live Review: Mac DeMarco, Kirin J Callinan, Marty Frawley Band
"Callinan reappears to declare Melbourne as his "fifth or sixth favourite city in this country" and he and DeMarco peel off their shirts."
Live Review: Mac DeMarco, Kirin J Callinan
"DeMarco demonstrated his larrikin spirit with some handstands and a good old-fashioned shoey."
Kirin J Callinan Charged For Allegedly Exposing Himself At 2017 ARIAs
The artist was charged today.
Kirin J Callinan Responds To Laneway Line-up Axing
The Sydney artist has issued a statement.
Details Surrounding Kirin J Callinan's Laneway Removal Revealed
"There hasn’t been any accountability process, there hasn’t been any apology, there hasn’t been any steps towards learning and unlearning, and there’s been no willingness to right wrongs."
Laneway Adds Pond, Kirin J Callinan, Client Liaison, Stella Donnelly, Baker Boy & More
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Kirin J Callinan Slams Jimmy Fallon For Roasting Jimmy Barnes Collab On 'The Tonight Show'
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Live Review: Kirin J Callinan, Gregor, Kirkis
"His band are routinely spot on, but Callinan really opens up when he's alone on stage."
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