Julian Taylor
Background information
OriginToronto, Ontario
Genres Rock, folk, pop, Americana
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Labels Warner, Howling Turtle
Websitejuliantaylormusic.ca

Julian Taylor is a Canadian singer-songwriter.[1] Formerly associated with the band Staggered Crossing,[2] he has continued to record and perform as the leader of the eponymous Julian Taylor Band since Staggered Crossing's breakup in 2007.[3]

His songs have appeared in television series including Degrassi: The Next Generation, Elementary and Haven.[3]

He is of mixed Black Canadian and Mohawk descent.[4]

Discography

  • Zero to Eleven - 2013
  • Tech Noir - 2014
  • Desert Star, Vol. 1 - 2015
  • Hey Hey Two Two - 2015
  • Avalanche - 2019
  • The Ridge - 2020
  • Beyond the Reservoir - 2022
  • Anthology Vol. 1 - 2023

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominee/WorkResultRef
2014 Toronto Independent Music Awards Best Group Julian Taylor Band Nominated
2015 Indigenous Music Awards Best Group Julian Taylor Band Nominated
2015 Black Canadian Awards Best Jazz/Soul Act Julian Taylor Band Nominated
2021 Juno Awards of 2021 Contemporary Roots Album of the Year The Ridge, Julian TaylorNominated [5]
Indigenous Artist or Group Julian TaylorNominated
16th Canadian Folk Music Awards Solo Artist of the Year Julian Taylor for The RidgeWon [6]
English Songwriter of the Year Julian Taylor for The RidgeNominated [7]
2021 Polaris Music Prize Long listed The Ridge Nominated [8]
2021 Canadian Music Week Indigenous Artist/Group Or Duo of the Year The Ridge Nominated [9]
2023 Juno Awards of 2023 Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year Beyond the Reservoir Nominated [10]
2023 Canadian Folk Music Awards of 2023 Single of the Year 100 Proof Nominated [11]
2023 Folk Music Ontario Performing Artist of the Year Won [12]
2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards Contemporary Singer of the Year Beyond the Reservoir Nominated [13]
2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards Solo Artist of the Year Beyond the Reservoir Nominated [14]
2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards Single of the Year Seeds Nominated [15]

References

  1. Madeline Crone, "Julian Taylor Premieres Title Track, 'The Ridge'". American Songwriter, 8 April 2020.
  2. Christopher Waters, "Rock of ages: Members of Staggered Crossing have the experience of `road warriors,' says their lead singer of 7 years". St. Catharines Standard, 17 March 2001.
  3. 1 2 "One night it's R&B, next it's folk music: Julian Taylor's versatility will be on full display this weekend". Toronto Star, 14 February 2015.
  4. Lynn Saxberg, "Bluesfest preview: Julian Taylor on the rise despite pandemic shutdown". Ottawa Citizen, 4 July 2020.
  5. Holly Gordon, "The Weeknd, JP Saxe, Jessie Reyez and Justin Bieber lead 2021 Juno Award nominations". CBC Music, 9 March 2021.
  6. "Pharis & Jason Romero Head CFMA Winners List". FYI Music News, 11 April 2021.
  7. Brock Thiessen, "Canadian Folk Music Awards Unveil 2021 Nominees". Exclaim!, 1 December 2020.
  8. Jill Kennedy,"Polaris Long List Announced, featuring Julian Taylor & Charlotte Cardin". CFPT-FM, 5 July 2021.
  9. "Canadian Music Week Announces Nominees for the 20th Annual Jim Beam INDIE Awards". Jim Beam INDIE Award, May 30th, 2021.
  10. "Here are all the 2023 Juno nominees". CBC Music, January 31, 2023.
  11. "Results 2023". Canadian Folk Music Awards, January 31, 2023.
  12. "2023 Award Recipients". Folk Music Ontario, October 15, 2023.
  13. "THE CANADIAN FOLK MUSIC AWARDS ANNOUNCES 2024 NOMINEES". Canadian Folk Music Awards, October 17, 2023.
  14. "THE CANADIAN FOLK MUSIC AWARDS ANNOUNCES 2024 NOMINEES". Canadian Folk Music Awards, October 17, 2023.
  15. "THE CANADIAN FOLK MUSIC AWARDS ANNOUNCES 2024 NOMINEES". Canadian Folk Music Awards, October 17, 2023.


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