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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