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Key Information
Clinton Kane Talabis Concon is a Filipino-American[3][4][5] singer-songwriter, signed to Columbia Records. His 2021 singles "Chicken Tendies" and "I Guess I'm in Love" reached numbers 88 and 90, respectively, on the US Billboard Hot 100, with the latter song also peaking at number 25 in Australia and number 22 in the UK.
Early life
[edit]Clinton Kane Talabis Concon was born on 26 November 1999 to a Filipino father and a Norwegian mother.[6][2][7] Kane's father, Lilioso Concon, was an aircraft mechanic of Royal Brunei Airlines and his mother, Edna Concon, was a Pentecostal pastor.[7] Due to his mother's occupation, Kane has lived in Greece, Brunei, England and Las Vegas.[8]
Kane is a self-taught singer and multi-instrumentalist, and grew up singing in church. He pursued a path that blended music and travel. Kane quelled growing anxiety and stress into song and in 2016, began uploading covers and subsequently original songs onto his YouTube channel.[9][1]
Career
[edit]Kane was signed to Columbia Records in 2019, with the label declaring the artist a "huge talent" with "powerful vocals".[2] Kane relocated to Los Angeles and released the 5-track EP This Is What It Feels Like.[2]
In December 2019, Kane released "So I Don't Let Me Down". Upon its release, Kane said that song is about having to accept the fact that life is constantly changing – for better or worse.[1]
In 2020, Kane provided vocals for Dutch DJ Martin Garrix's single "Drown".
On 19 February 2021, Kane released "Chicken Tendies", which peaked at number 83 on the UK Singles Chart and 88 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Kane told Billboard that the song is "about accepting things and relationships I can't change".[2][10]
On 20 August 2021, Kane released "I Guess I'm in Love", which peaked at number 22 on the UK Singles Chart and 90 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.[11][12]
In August 2024, Clinton Kane became an independent artist, parting ways with Columbia Records.[13]
Controversy
[edit]On 26 June 2024, Brooke Schofield, co-host of the Cancelled podcast with Tana Mongeau, alleged in 13-part TikTok series[14] that Kane was an "extreme pathological liar"[15] during their six-month relationship in 2021. Among a list of other allegations, Schofield alleged that Kane lied about the deaths of his mother and brother, of which were the subject of the lyrical themes in many songs in his discography.[16] Schofield also alleged that Kane was never born in Australia, but is in fact from Brunei, and provided audio of him speaking privately with Schofield, notably with his Australian accent being missing. The TikTok series garnered over 50 million views in its first 24 hours.[17]
Response
[edit]In a statement to J-14, Kane's representatives refuted Schofield's allegations, claiming: [18]
Brooke's recent comments regarding Clinton are untrue.
Clinton was born in the Philippines, and lived in Australia for a time as a child. Despite moving frequently, he considers Australia to be his home. He has never been disingenuous about this.
In regards to his mother — Clinton was lucky enough to have a very special mother-like figure in his teenage years, who sadly passed. Clinton regrets the way this devastating news was communicated at the time. Clinton genuinely felt that he had lost an irreplaceable mother-figure. Clinton was and largely is estranged from his immediate family.
The public rehashing of these details is only an attempt to bring attention and focus on Brooke’s podcast, at the expense of tearing down another former boyfriend — a tactic she's become known for.
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Maybe Someday It'll All Be OK |
|
Extended plays
[edit]| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| This Is What It Feels Like | |
| And All I Loved, I Loved Alone |
|
Singles
[edit]As lead artist
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS [21] |
CAN [22] |
IRE [23] |
NLD [24] |
NZ [25] |
SWE [26] |
UK [27] |
US [28] |
WW [29] | ||||
| "So I Don't Let Me Down"[30] | 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |
| "Fix It to Break It"[31] | 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "I Don't Want to Watch the World End with Someone Else"[31] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Hopeless"[11] | — | — | — | — | —[A] | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Remember the Mornings"[33] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Change Ur Mind" (with Sarcastic Sounds and Claire Rosinkranz)[34] |
2021 | — | — | — | — | —[B] | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Chicken Tendies" | —[C] | 57 | — | — | —[D] | — | 83 | 88 | 156 | Maybe Someday It'll All Be OK | ||
| "I Guess I'm in Love" | 25 | 50 | 15 | 61 | 27 | 70 | 22 | 90 | 61 | |||
| "Go to Hell" | — | — | — | — | —[E] | — | — | — | — | |||
| "14"[44] | 2022 | — | — | — | — | —[F] | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Mexico"[46] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | ||
| "Avo Toast"[47] | — | — | — | — | —[G] | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Dancing All Alone"[49] | 2023 | — | — | — | — | —[H] | — | — | — | — | And All I Loved, I Loved Alone | |
| "Bittersweet"[51] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Panic Attack"[52] | — | — | — | — | —[I] | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Disappear"[54] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Merry Go Round"[55] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Tied Up"[56] | 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | TBA | |
| "I Don't Wanna Live in a World Without You"[57] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Make Me Your Monster"[58] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "High Horse" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Something's Wrong With The Moon"[59] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "I Hate Who I Am in Love"[60] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "25"[61] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Chinese in the Microwave"[62] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Watch Me Burn It All Down"[63] | 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Taller"[64] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Heartbeat for a Home" (with Elina)[65] |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||||||||||
As featured artist
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEL [66] |
NLD [24] |
NZ Hot [67] |
SWE [68] | ||||
| "Drown" (Martin Garrix featuring Clinton Kane) |
2020 | 36 | 33 | 19 | 76 |
|
TBA |
Notes
- ^ "Hopeless" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 32 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[32]
- ^ "Change Ur Mind" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 29 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[35]
- ^ "Chicken Tendies" did not enter the ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 16 on the Australian Artists Singles Chart.[36]
- ^ "Chicken Tendies" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number four on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[37]
- ^ "Go to Hell" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number eight on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[43]
- ^ "14" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 18 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[45]
- ^ "Avo Toast" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number four on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[48]
- ^ "Dancing All Alone" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 22 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[50]
- ^ "Panic Attack" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 34 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[53]
Other charted songs
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| NZ Hot [69] | |||
| "Keep It to Yourself" | 2022 | 25 | Maybe Someday It'll All Be OK |
Awards and nominations
[edit]ARIA Music Awards
[edit]The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | "I Guess I'm in Love" | Song of the Year | Nominated | [70] |
References
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- ^ a b "CLINTON KANE: TORNA DAL 17 DICEMBRE CON IL SINGOLO “GO TO HELL”". iWebRadio. 16 December 2021.
- ^ "Clinton Kane is Building a Family, One Song at a Time". Rolling Stone Australia. 5 October 2021. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
- ^ "I'm Not Toxic I Swear". lost-lake.com. August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- ^ "When Words Fail Clinton Kane, His Music Speaks: Emerging Artists Spotlight". Billboard. 5 March 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ a b Daly, Rhian (11 October 2021). "Watch Clinton Kane perform 'Chicken Tendies', 'I Guess I'm In Love' and 'Hopeless' for NME Home Sessions". NME. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ @billboardcharts (30 August 2021). "@clintonkane's "I Guess I'm In Love" debuts at No. 90 on this week's #Hot100" (Tweet). Retrieved 31 August 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Clinton Kane Removed from Columbia Records Artist List". Columbia Records. August 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "Who are Brooke Schofield and Clinton Kane? Viral TikTok story explained". Dexerto. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
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- ^ "How Clinton Kane's Trauma Became His Truth On 'Maybe Someday It'll All Be OK' | GRAMMY.com". grammy.com. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
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- ^ "MY DEBUT ALBUM 'MAYBE SOMEDAY IT'LL BE OKAY' IS FUCKING OUT EVERYWHERE NOWWW WHAT THE FUCK". Twitter. 22 July 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
- ^ "Clinton Kane's New EP And All I Loved, I Loved Alone Out Now". Amnplify. December 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
- ^ Peaks on the Canadian Hot 100:
- "Chicken Tendies": "Billboard Canadian Hot 100 Chart: March 6, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- "I Guess I'm in Love": "Billboard Canadian Hot 100 Chart: September 4, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Discografie Clinton Kane". dutchcharts.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 30 August 2021. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
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- ^ Peaks on the Hot 100:
- "Chicken Tendies": "Billboard Hot 100 Chart: Week of March 6, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- "I Guess I'm in Love": "Billboard Hot 100 Chart: Week of September 4, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ Peaks on the Global 200:
- "Chicken Tendies": "Billboard Global 200 Chart: March 6, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- "I Guess I'm in Love": "Billboard Global 200 Chart: September 4, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ Papadatos, Markos (13 December 2019). "Clinton Kane talks 'So I Don't Let Me Down', inspirations, Sigrid (Includes interview)". Digital Journal. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ a b "CLINTON KANE RELEASES NEW SONG 'i don't want to watch the world end with someone else'". Radio Facts. 9 May 2020. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
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- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 8 February 2021. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ "ARIA Australian Artists Singles Chart" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. 5 April 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 1 March 2021. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ^ a b "American certifications – Clinton Kane". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ a b c "New Zealand single certifications – Clinton Kane". Radioscope. Retrieved 21 December 2024. Type Clinton Kane in the "Search:" field.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2021" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ "British certifications – Clinton Kane". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 13 October 2023. Type Clinton Kane in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
- ^ "Sverigetopplistan – Clinton Kane" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 13 December 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- ^ Rose, Anna (11 July 2022). "Clinton Kane announces debut Australia and New Zealand tour". NME. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 13 June 2022. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
- ^ "Mexico Out Next Friday October 28". 22 October 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- ^ "Clinton Kane Shares New Single, "AVO TOAST"". 16 December 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 9 January 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ "Dancing All Alone by Clinton Kane". Popnable. 17 February 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
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- ^ "Clinton Kane Drops New Song 'Panic Attack'". MYX. 5 November 2023. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 13 November 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
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- ^ "Clinton Kane - MERRY GO ROUND (Official Visualizer)". You Tube. 8 December 2023. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
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- ^ "Podcaster Brooke Schofield Claims Her Ex Clinton Kane Lied About His Mother Being Dead, His Accent - But He Says That's 'Untrue'". People. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ "Clinton Kane Make Me Your Monster (Official Lyric Video)". YouTube. 3 August 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ "Something's Wrong With The Moon". YouTube. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "I Hate Who I Am in Love". YouTube. 22 November 2024. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ^ "25". YouTube. 6 December 2024. Retrieved 9 December 2024.
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External links
[edit]- Official website
- Clinton Kane discography at Discogs
Clinton Kane
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Early life
Family and upbringing
Clinton Kane was born on November 26, 1998, to a Filipino father and a Norwegian mother, giving him a Filipino-Norwegian ethnic background.[7][8] He later identified as Filipino-American while based in the United States.[9] Due to his mother's role as a Pentecostal pastor, Kane experienced a nomadic childhood, living in multiple countries including Greece, Brunei, England, and eventually Las Vegas, Nevada, where his family settled.[10] His father worked as an aircraft mechanic, contributing to the family's relocations tied to international opportunities.[11] Kane has described being largely estranged from his immediate family, as his mother left when he was three years old, an event that deeply impacted him emotionally.[12][4] From an early age, Kane showed an interest in music, becoming a self-taught multi-instrumentalist proficient in guitar, piano, and drums, often drawing from personal experiences in his nomadic life.[13][14]Musical beginnings
Clinton Kane developed his musical skills as a self-taught singer and multi-instrumentalist during his adolescence, learning to play the guitar, piano, and drums through independent practice while also honing his vocal abilities from early experiences singing in church.[13][15][16] In 2016, Kane began sharing his music online by uploading covers and original songs to YouTube, where his initial videos featured simple acoustic performances that quickly attracted a dedicated audience.[17][14] These early uploads marked his entry into digital self-expression, blending covers of popular tracks with personal compositions that explored raw emotions. Kane's teenage years included a move to Perth, Australia, where the relative stability of settling in one place amid his family's nomadic lifestyle—characterized by frequent relocations across countries—helped foster a sense of independence that influenced his creative process.[15][1] This period of transition contributed to subtle themes of displacement in his nascent work, reflecting the challenges of constant movement.[10] A pivotal moment came in September 2018, when Kane experienced his first panic attack, an event that profoundly shaped his songwriting by channeling personal trauma into themes of heartbreak, anxiety, and mental health.[1] This incident inspired his inaugural original song, "This Is What Anxiety Feels Like," written amid the episode itself, and solidified a confessional style marked by emotionally vulnerable, introspective lyrics that prioritize authenticity over polish.[10][18] Kane has since described panic attacks as a driving force behind his music, transforming vulnerability into a core element of his artistic identity.[18]Career
Signing with Columbia Records and early releases
Clinton Kane was discovered by Columbia Records through his self-recorded videos on YouTube, leading to a signing with the label in 2019.[19] This transition marked his shift from independent uploads to professional production, leveraging his self-taught skills in music creation honed during his early years.[20] Following the deal, Kane released his debut EP, this is what it feels like, on September 27, 2019, via Columbia Records.[21] The five-track project explored themes of emotional turmoil, including tracks such as "this is what a toxic relationship feels like," "this is what being cheated on feels like," and "this is what having a massive crush on someone feels like."[21] The EP accumulated over 25 million streams on Spotify by 2025, establishing Kane's introspective style and building a foundational fanbase.[22] In December 2019, Kane issued his first standalone single post-EP, "So I Don't Let Me Down," which reflected on personal resilience amid life's uncertainties.[23] The track contributed to his growing online presence, with early streams surpassing 10 million.[24] Kane's 2020 output included several singles that further showcased his pop-folk sensibilities. "Fix It to Break It," released on March 27, addressed relational patterns, amassing over 73 million Spotify streams.[25] This was followed by "i don't want to watch the world end with someone else" on May 8, a poignant pandemic-era reflection that exceeded 100 million streams.[26] Later that year, "hopeless" arrived on July 3, delving into emotional vulnerability and garnering around 50 million streams, while "remember the mornings" on November 27 evoked nostalgia and loss, adding to his pre-breakthrough catalog.[27][28] A notable collaboration came early in 2020 with Martin Garrix on the track "Drown," released February 27 through STMPD RCRDS.[29] Kane provided vocals for the electronic pop single, which peaked at number 18 on the Dutch Top 40 and number 6 on the Global Dance Chart, while achieving over 234 million Spotify streams.[30] This feature introduced Kane to broader audiences, highlighting his vocal range in a dance context without immediate major commercial dominance.[31] These early releases collectively generated tens of millions of streams, fostering Kane's reputation for heartfelt songwriting but remaining below mainstream chart thresholds until subsequent projects.[32]Breakthrough singles and album debut
Clinton Kane achieved his commercial breakthrough with the release of "Chicken Tendies" on February 19, 2021, a track inspired by his tumultuous personal relationships, particularly reflecting on his difficult bond with his mother. The song, characterized by its raw emotional introspection, marked Kane's first entry on major charts, peaking at number 88 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 83 on the UK Singles Chart. Its viral success on platforms like TikTok propelled Kane into the spotlight, establishing him as an emerging voice in pop music with heartfelt storytelling.[33] Building on this momentum, Kane followed with "I Guess I'm in Love" on August 20, 2021, a follow-up single delving into themes of love, joy, and emotional vulnerability drawn from a positive romantic experience. The track resonated widely, reaching number 90 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and achieving a higher peak of number 22 on the UK Singles Chart, while earning platinum certification in the US for over 1,000,000 units.[33] In 2021, Kane also released "Go to Hell" on December 3, exploring the anguish of heartbreak, and collaborated on "Change Ur Mind" with producers Sarcastic Sounds and singer Claire Rosinkranz, a lo-fi-infused track released on January 29 that highlighted his versatility in ensemble projects.[34][35] These singles collectively amplified Kane's mainstream recognition, amassing millions of streams and setting the stage for his full-length debut.[33] Kane's debut studio album, Maybe Someday It'll All Be OK, arrived on July 22, 2022, via Columbia Records, compiling nine tracks including previous hits "Chicken Tendies" and "I Guess I'm in Love," alongside new songs like "14," "Mexico," and "Go to Hell." The album delves deeply into themes of trauma, mental health struggles, personal growth, and self-acceptance, with Kane's evocative lyrics and multi-instrumental production creating a cohesive narrative of resilience. Critics praised its emotional depth and vulnerability, noting how Kane's heart-on-sleeve approach transformed personal pain into universally relatable art, solidifying his rise as a poignant pop artist. Promotions included a world tour under the album's name, further cementing his fanbase and industry presence.[1][36][33]Independence and recent projects
In December 2023, Kane released his EP And All I Loved, I Loved Alone through Columbia Records, featuring five tracks that explore themes of isolation and emotional introspection: "Dancing All Alone," "Bittersweet," "Panic Attack," "Disappear," and "Merry Go Round."[37] The project marked a continuation of his introspective songwriting style, building on the momentum from his 2022 debut album.[38] Following the EP, Kane parted ways with Columbia Records in August 2024, transitioning to an independent artist and taking full control of his creative output.[39] This shift allowed him to self-manage his projects, emphasizing artistic autonomy in the wake of his earlier label-backed successes.[40] Throughout 2024, Kane issued a series of singles as an independent release, including "Tied Up" on May 31, which addressed relational tensions; "I Don't Wanna Live in a World Without You" on June 28, a poignant ballad on loss; and "Make Me Your Monster" on August 2, delving into personal transformation.[41][42][43][44] Later releases that year, such as "High Horse" on September 27, "Something's Wrong with the Moon" on November 15, "I Hate Who I Am in Love" on November 22, "25" on December 6, and "Chinese in the Microwave" on December 13, showcased his evolving pop sensibilities with raw, confessional lyrics.[45][46][47][48][49][50] In 2025, Kane continued his independent trajectory with singles like "Watch Me Burn It All Down" on February 14, symbolizing renewal; "Taller" on March 21, reflecting growth; "Heartbeat for a Home" on June 6, a collaboration with Swedish artist Elina that highlights vulnerability in connection; "Fallen Leaves" on August 1; and "Stranger" on October 10.[32][51][52][5][53][54] These works underscore a thematic pivot toward self-empowerment, with Kane's music increasingly focusing on resilience and personal reclamation through self-directed production and storytelling.[40]Controversies
2024 allegations
In late June 2024, following the end of their relationship, podcaster and content creator Brooke Schofield publicly accused singer Clinton Kane of extensive deception in a 16-part TikTok video series posted on June 26, which amassed over 121 million views collectively.[55] Schofield detailed how Kane allegedly constructed a false narrative about his life to garner sympathy, particularly in his music and interviews where he had previously referenced family tragedies.[56][12] Schofield claimed Kane lied about his age, presenting himself as two to three years older than his actual age during their time together, a discrepancy she discovered upon seeing his ID during a trip.[55][57] She further alleged he misrepresented his hometown and upbringing, claiming to hail from Perth, Australia, while evidence suggested he grew up primarily in Brunei and had only briefly lived in Australia.[56][58] This included accusations that he adopted a fabricated Australian accent for his public persona, despite not being Australian by birth or long-term residency.[4][59] Regarding his family, Schofield asserted that Kane invented the deaths of his mother and brother to build a tragic backstory, which he had invoked in a 2022 interview with Zach Sang to explain personal struggles.[55][12] She claimed both were alive and that Kane had no such losses, using the fabricated narrative to elicit emotional connection from fans and in his songwriting.[56][60] Schofield also described Kane's behavior during their approximately three-month relationship in 2021 as involving cheating with multiple partners, emotional manipulation, and abuse, including frequent accusations that she was exacerbating his supposed trauma and gaslighting her into compliance.[55][57] She portrayed him as insecure and controlling, often starting arguments over minor issues while portraying himself as a victim in their interactions.[56]Public response and clarifications
In response to allegations that he fabricated the deaths of family members, Clinton Kane posted a 29-part TikTok series in July 2024, denying that he lied about his mother's passing and clarifying that he had been referring to the death of a "mother-like figure" who was close to him, while his birth mother remains alive but estranged due to a strict religious upbringing.[61][4] He further explained in the videos and subsequent interviews that his brother is also alive and estranged, expressing regret over how he mishandled the grief from the "mother figure's" death, which led to emotional inconsistencies in his storytelling.[61][62] Kane's representatives issued statements refuting claims that he misrepresented his Australian origins, confirming he was born in the Philippines, spent part of his childhood there and in other locations, but was primarily raised in Perth, Australia, which he considers his home, and that his accent is authentic.[4] They emphasized that he has never been intentionally disingenuous about his background, attributing any perceived discrepancies to the complexities of his family's nomadic history.[61] Regarding accusations of emotional abuse during their brief relationship, Kane denied exaggerations in a statement to media, admitting to personal shortcomings like immaturity, love bombing, and infidelity at age 22, but attributing relational issues to mutual inexperience and responsibility, while accusing his ex of amplifying details for podcast attention.[61][62] His team echoed this, describing her claims as "untrue" and part of a pattern to boost visibility, noting the relationship lasted only three months over two years prior.[4] In the aftermath, Kane continued releasing music, including the single "Make Me Your Monster" in August 2024, which addressed themes of betrayal and bullying, followed by 2025 tracks like "Stranger" and "Fallen Leaves," signaling a focus on his independent career despite the fallout.[61] The controversy sparked significant social media backlash, with critics accusing him of semantic defenses and manipulation, while broader discussions emerged on the authenticity of artists' public personas and the risks of personal disclosures in music.[55] As of November 2025, no legal actions have been reported stemming from the allegations.[4]Discography
Albums
Clinton Kane released his debut studio album, Maybe Someday It'll All Be OK, on July 22, 2022, through Columbia Records.[63] The album consists of nine tracks and explores themes of personal trauma, emotional vulnerability, and recovery through introspective songwriting and evocative storytelling.[1] Kane, who handled much of the production alongside collaborators, drew from his own experiences to create a cohesive narrative of heartbreak and hope.[1] The track listing is as follows:- MAYBE SOMEDAY IT'LL ALL BE OK (0:25)
- 14 (2:20)
- COLD (2:49)
- CHICKEN TENDIES (3:16)
- KEEP IT TO YOURSELF (2:54)
- ONE MORE DAY WITH YOU (3:10)
- I GUESS I'M IN LOVE (3:30)
- GO TO HELL (2:55)
- THIS IS WHAT DEPRESSION FEELS LIKE (3:21) [64]
Extended plays
Clinton Kane's debut extended play, this is what it feels like, was released on September 27, 2019, through Columbia Records in digital download and streaming formats.[65] The five-track project serves as his major-label introduction, emphasizing emotional introspection through confessional songwriting that captures raw personal experiences.[10] Tracks such as "this is what anxiety feels like" and "this is what a toxic relationship feels like" highlight specific emotional states, blending vulnerability with minimalist production to foster relatability.[66] His second extended play, AND ALL I LOVED, I LOVED ALONE, arrived on December 8, 2023, also via Columbia Records as a five-track digital release.[67] The EP delves into themes of isolation and love, marked by introspective lyrics and soaring melodies that convey heartache and solitude. Notable inclusions are "Dancing All Alone" and "Panic Attack," which underscore the project's emotional depth and Kane's vocal intensity.[38] This release preceded Kane's shift toward independent endeavors in subsequent projects.[68]Singles as lead artist
Clinton Kane has released over 25 singles as lead artist since his debut in 2019, often blending pop, alternative, and emotional balladry, with many serving as precursors to his EPs and albums. His early independent releases gained traction on streaming platforms, leading to major label support and chart breakthroughs in 2021. While most singles have not charted highly, select tracks like "Chicken Tendies" and "I Guess I'm in Love" marked his entry into the US Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart, earning certifications in multiple territories. Post-2023 releases are independent following departure from Columbia Records.[69][70][71] The following table lists his singles as lead artist chronologically, including peak chart positions on the US Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart where applicable, along with certifications from RIAA and ARIA.| Title | Year | US Peak | UK Peak | Certifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| So I Don't Let Me Down | 2019 | — | — | — |
| Fix It to Break It | 2020 | — | — | — |
| I Don't Want to Watch the World End with Someone Else | 2020 | — | — | — |
| Hopeless | 2020 | — | — | — |
| Remember the Mornings | 2020 | — | — | — |
| Change Ur Mind (with Alexander Stewart) | 2021 | — | — | — |
| Chicken Tendies | 2021 | 88 | 83 | RIAA: Gold |
| I Guess I'm in Love | 2021 | 90 | 22 | RIAA: Platinum |
| Go to Hell | 2021 | — | — | — |
| 14 | 2022 | — | — | — |
| Mexico | 2022 | — | — | — |
| Avo Toast | 2022 | — | — | — |
| Dancing All Alone | 2023 | — | — | — |
| Bittersweet | 2023 | — | — | — |
| Panic Attack | 2023 | — | — | — |
| Disappear | 2023 | — | — | — |
| Merry Go Round | 2023 | — | — | — |
| Tied Up | 2024 | — | — | — |
| I Don't Wanna Live in a World Without You | 2024 | — | — | — |
| Make Me Your Monster | 2024 | — | — | — |
| High Horse | 2024 | — | — | — |
| Something's Wrong With The Moon | 2024 | — | — | — |
| I Hate Who I Am in Love | 2024 | — | — | — |
| 25 | 2024 | — | — | — |
| Chinese in the Microwave | 2024 | — | — | — |
| Watch Me Burn It All Down | 2025 | — | — | — |
| Taller | 2025 | — | — | — |
| Heartbeat for a Home (with Elina) | 2025 | — | — | — |
| Fallen Leaves | 2025 | — | — | — |
| Stranger | 2025 | — | — | — |