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]
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario |
| Genres | Rock, folk, pop, Americana |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Labels | Warner, Howling Turtle |
| Website | juliantaylormusic |
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][5]
Discography
edit- 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
- Pathways - 2024
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominee/Work | Result | Ref |
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| 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 Taylor | Nominated | [6] |
| Indigenous Artist or Group | Julian Taylor | Nominated | |||
| 16th Canadian Folk Music Awards | Solo Artist of the Year | Julian Taylor for The Ridge | Won | [7] | |
| English Songwriter of the Year | Julian Taylor for The Ridge | Nominated | [8] | ||
| 2021 | Polaris Music Prize | Long listed | The Ridge | Nominated | [9] |
| 2021 | Canadian Music Week | Indigenous Artist/Group Or Duo of the Year | The Ridge | Nominated | |
| 2023 | Juno Awards of 2023 | Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year | Beyond the Reservoir | Nominated | [10] |
| 2023 | 18th Canadian Folk Music Awards | Single of the Year | 100 Proof | Nominated | [11] |
| 2023 | Folk Music Ontario | Performing Artist of the Year | Won | ||
| 2024 | 19th Canadian Folk Music Awards | Contemporary Singer of the Year | Beyond the Reservoir | Nominated | [12] |
| Solo Artist of the Year | Beyond the Reservoir | Nominated | |||
| Single of the Year | Seeds | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ Madeline Crone, "Julian Taylor Premieres Title Track, 'The Ridge'". American Songwriter, 8 April 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ Lynn Saxberg, "Bluesfest preview: Julian Taylor on the rise despite pandemic shutdown". Ottawa Citizen, 4 July 2020.
- ^ Kennedy, Jill (20 January 2022). "Julian Taylor and Twin Flames nominated in 2022 Native American Music Awards". 106.5 ELMNT FM Toronto. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ Holly Gordon, "The Weeknd, JP Saxe, Jessie Reyez and Justin Bieber lead 2021 Juno Award nominations". CBC Music, 9 March 2021.
- ^ "Pharis & Jason Romero Head CFMA Winners List". FYI Music News, 11 April 2021.
- ^ Brock Thiessen, "Canadian Folk Music Awards Unveil 2021 Nominees". Exclaim!, 1 December 2020.
- ^ Jill Kennedy,"Polaris Long List Announced, featuring Julian Taylor & Charlotte Cardin". CFPT-FM, 5 July 2021.
- ^ "Here are all the 2023 Juno nominees". CBC Music, January 31, 2023.
- ^ Stephen Cooke, "Madison Violet, Shannon & Tony Quinn among 2023 Canadian Folk Music Award nominees". SaltWire Network, October 5, 2022.
- ^ Nika Petrosian, "Canadian Folk Music Awards Unveil 2024 Nominees". Exclaim!, October 18, 2023.
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