Julian Taylor (singer)
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Julian Taylor | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Associated acts | Staggered Crossing, Julian Taylor Band |
| Website | juliantaylormusic |
Julian Taylor is a Canadian singer-songwriter.[1] Solo Artist of the Year award winner from CFMA 2021.[2]
His songs have appeared in television series including Degrassi: The Next Generation, Elementary and Haven.[3]
He fronts the Julian Taylor Band, playing an eclectic mix of Americana, funk, soul and rock music.[4]
Formerly associated with the band Staggered Crossing,[5] he has continued to record and perform as a solo artist since that band's breakup in 2007.[3]
He is of mixed Black Canadian and Mohawk descent.[6]
Discography[]
- Zero to Eleven (2013)
- Tech Noir (2014)
- Desert Star, Vol. 1 (2015)
- Hey Hey Two Two (2015)
- Avalanche (2019)
- The Ridge (2020)
Awards and nominations[]
| 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 | Best Jazz/Soul Act | Julian Taylor Band | Nominated | ||
| 2021 | Juno Awards of 2021 | Contemporary Roots Album of the Year | The Ridge, Julian Taylor | Nominated | [7] |
| Indigenous Artist or Group | Julian Taylor | Nominated | |||
| 16th Canadian Folk Music Awards | Solo Artist of the Year | Julian Taylor for The Ridge | Won | [8] | |
| English Songwriter of the Year | Julian Taylor for The Ridge | Nominated | [9] | ||
| 2021 | Polaris Music Prize | Long listed | The Ridge | Nominated | [10]
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References[]
- ^ Madeline Crone, "Julian Taylor Premieres Title Track, 'The Ridge'". American Songwriter, 8 April 2020.
- ^ [1] 12 April 2021
- ^ Jump up to: 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.
- ^ Joe Belanger, "Pilgrims bring funky sound". London Free Press, 22 March 2017.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Lynn Saxberg, "Bluesfest preview: Julian Taylor on the rise despite pandemic shutdown". Ottawa Citizen, 4 July 2020.
- ^ 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, April 11, 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, July 5, 2021.
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