Arts·Q with Tom Power

Julian Taylor reflects on the highs and lows of his music career

The Toronto-based singer-songwriter tells Tom Power about the self-reflection required to create his new album, "Pathways."

The Toronto-based singer-songwriter's inner reflection inspired the music for his new album.

Singer-songwriter Julian Taylor in the Q studio in Toronto.
Julian Taylor in the Q studio in Toronto. (Vivian Rashotte/CBC)

Julian Taylor is back with a new album, Pathways. The Toronto singer-songwriter needed to go inward to make this new album, writing songs about the realities of being a musician and reflecting on his experiences of being dropped by a label when he was younger.

Julian drops by the Q studio to tell Tom Power about his ups-and-downs in the music industry, what was on his mind when making the new album, and to set up a song.

WATCH | Official video for Pathways, featuring Allison Russell:

The full interview with Julian Taylor is available on our podcast, Q with Tom Power. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.


Interview with Julian Taylor produced by Ben Edwards.