Julian Taylor

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After 25 years in music, building an unimpeachable reputation as a truly independent artist and entrepreneur, Julian Taylor now owns his legacy. It's rare in this era to see an artist build slowly and reach a new level of widespread acclaim decades into their career. But Julian's ethos, work ethic, and artistry has always had a timeless quality to it.  Toronto-based singer-songwriter Julian Taylor has been part of the musical fabric and landscape in Canada for over two decades. Taylor enjoyed a breakthrough year in 2020, when his second solo acoustic album, The Ridge, earned a million plays on Spotify, praise from press worldwide, and airplay from America to Australia to the U.K. Loaded with soulful Americana and country twang, the album was produced by Taylor himself and Saam Hashemi, and was recorded at The Woodshed in Toronto.  In addition to winning Taylor Solo Artist of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards, The Ridge was also nominated for: two Juno Awards (Contemporary Folk Album of The Year, Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year), the Polaris Prize Long List, a Summer Solstice Indigenous Award (Contemporary Folk Album of the Year), a Canadian Music Week INDIES Award (Indigenous Artist of the Year), and an additional Canadian Folk Music Awards nomination in the English Songwriter of the Year category. With his songs being placed in such TV shows as "Haven," "Private Eyes," "Kim's Convenience," "Degrassi: The Next Generation," and "Elementary." Taylor is as explosive and captivating a live performer as you'll ever see. Taylor has toured the Canada and the U.S. countless times, sharing the stage with the likes of Serena Ryder, Blue Rodeo, William Prince, AHI, Rodney Crowell, Keb' Mo', and has performed at the Festival d'Été de Quebec, the Mariposa Folk Festival, Ottawa BluesFest, and more. Taylor was also invited to perform at the Olympic Games in Salt Lake City and Vancouver. 'One of the strongest Americana recordings we've heard year to date.' - Glide Magazine 'Lush... poignant...' - American Songwriter 'Crisp, modern, and listenable... the folky, rootsy facets of the album feel entirely intuitive, raw, and perfectly placed... a stunning work of country-folk.' - The Bluegrass Situation