Julian Taylor

Julian Taylor

Julian Taylor is a Canadian singer-songwriter of mixed Black Canadian and Mohawk descent. He works as a solo artist and also leads the Julian Taylor Band. He is also a co-founder of the rock band Staggered Crossing and has been the lead singer of the Toronto group since the age of 14.

Career

Taylor signs to Warner at the age of 19. In 2003, he founds Bent Penny Records, a Toronto-based independent label focused on independent artists. His work spans solo albums, band projects and roots-oriented songwriting.

Awards and recognition

Taylor receives a Juno Award nomination in 2021. He also wins two awards at the 16th Canadian Folk Music Awards, for Solo Artist of the Year and English Songwriter of the Year.

Associated act

He is associated with Starclub.