Americana’s Julian Taylor premieres his stirring new single, “Seeds”. The Canadian singer-songwriter had a breakthrough in 2020 when his rootsy solo acoustic album, The Ridge, earned international acclaim and a series of award wins and nominations. His latest feels like a continuation of this earnest, folksy formula, once again produced by Taylor alongside Saam Hashemi at Toronto’s Woodshed. Taylor’s conversational vocals set him in the living room of every listener, speaking openly with them about their potential. It’s an inspiring tune with a rollicking rhythm accentuated by many instruments, from fiddle to pedal steel, congas, and more.
“Seeds” will release on 24 June, published by Taylor’s Howling Turtle Inc. label. It was written by Taylor and Robert Priest and mixed and engineered by Saam Hashemi at the Woodshed. Taylor is a chameleon and staple of the Toronto scene, playing everything between electric blues and acoustic folk that culminates in his ongoing Americana work.
In anticipation of the single release, Taylor took part in a Q&A with PopMatters.