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Julian Taylor
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Background information
Origin Toronto, Ontario
Genres Rock, folk, pop, Americana
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter
Instruments Vocals, guitar
Labels Warner, Howling Turtle
Associated acts Staggered Crossing, Julian Taylor Band

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

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

He is of mixed Black Canadian and Mohawk descent.

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
  • Pathways - 2024

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominee/Work Result Ref
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
Indigenous Artist or Group Julian Taylor Nominated
16th Canadian Folk Music Awards Solo Artist of the Year Julian Taylor for The Ridge Won
English Songwriter of the Year Julian Taylor for The Ridge Nominated
2021 Polaris Music Prize Long listed The Ridge Nominated
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
2023 18th Canadian Folk Music Awards Single of the Year 100 Proof Nominated
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
Solo Artist of the Year Beyond the Reservoir Nominated
Single of the Year Seeds Nominated
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