Kirin J Callinan has a reputation as a bit of a wild man, thanks to his over-sexed promotional material and slightly sinister stage presence.
In reality he's a soft-spoken, thoughtful guy, happy to open up about the meanings behind his music.
Kirin visited RNZ and performed his coming-of-age ballad, 'Family Home'.
He also took the time to talk us through his dizzying array of guitar pedals.
There's this interview Tony did with Kirin as well:
Kirin J Callinan, Aussie pop absurdist
Tony Stamp chats to Kirin J Callinan about his new album Bravado, and the lengths he's gone to for his art, including being covered in his own bodily fluids... Video, Audio
And one from ages ago when Kirin came to Camp A Low Hum
Kirin J Callinan
Drawing on the spirit of Scott Walker, Australian soloist Kirin J Callinan was one of the most memorable acts from Camp a Low Hum 2012. Emma Smith talks with Kirin about his theatrical style and… Audio
