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08/05/2022

New "lost" single from Lily Frost Music: "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You"

In 2012 Lily Frost released Do What You Love, an LP that perfectly captured her unique fusion of pop/jazz in one concise package. This track (made famous by Frankie Valli in 1967) was re-discovered in the Aporia Records vaults recently. Recorded during the DWYL sessions, it didn't quite fit. Here it is a decade later, finally getting its turn to shine.

Like the songs from DWYL, this track was recorded at Pirate Studios in downtown Toronto and was produced by Juno award-winners me&john (Ryan Kondrat and John La Magna).

New release out August 04, 2022!

06/03/2022

Torontonians: come out on the 9th this month to see the first gallery showing of Morgan Doctor's "Strangers" photo series at the Aporia offices.

Back in 2020 Aporia Records released Doctor's 4th studio record, the theme of which was "anonymous intimacy." In conjunction with the album, there was an extensive photo shoot with photographer Ryan Nolan that resulted in a host of intriguing photos on this same theme.

RSVP [email protected]

05/24/2022

Hey Julian Taylor fans of Los Angeles, you can catch Julian at tonight! 9PM, SECOND STAGE
https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/julian-taylor/

Persistence and a never-give-up, hard-working ethic are two traits at the core of Toronto native Julian Taylor’s success. Taylor is a Canadian, award-winning, singer-songwriter who began his career as a teenager; playing at local, open stages around the city. Equal parts troubadour and soul singer...

03/22/2022

Winterruption YEG is just over a week away!! Get your tickets here! https://bit.ly/WYEG2022

Julian Taylor

Winterruption YEG Is just over a week away!! get your tickets here! https://bit.ly/WYEG2022

03/08/2022

In honour of International Women's Day, Aporia Records is proud to celebrate some of the strongest female voices anywhere with highlights from our catalogue.
https://tinyurl.com/j46zfdej

02/28/2022

This interview with Morgan Doctor at CreativeFuture covers a LOT of ground. If you haven't already, check it out!

Speaking to CreativeFuture from her studio in California, Morgan Doctor looks like she’s right at home. Over her shoulders, hanging string lights illuminate a drum set and a couch, upon which her dachshund, Cymbal, quietly naps. An electric guitar leans against a wall lined with large panels of so...

02/24/2022

TD Music at Union Station is here! Watch Taylor perform now! / TD / Union Station

02/23/2022

Julian Taylor at TD Union Station

Tune In to Canada's Music Incubator
February 24 at 3:00 pm EST!

02/04/2022

Julian, congratulations! Great opportunity to share your heritage *and* musical knowledge: we can't wait to hear what you've picked.

I am EXTREMELY proud of this. Last week I was approached by and was asked to curate their Indigenous playlist for the month of February. When I received the news I felt very honoured to be asked and at the same time a bit hesitant so I made a tiny request of my own and said that I would gladly do it if they would consider renaming the playlist for this month which also happens to be Black History Month. They obliged. So for the next little while the playlist has been updated to reflect my own cultural identity and that of many others like me. I am very proud to announce that I am the first ever curator for the “Afro + Indigenous” playlist. Thank you for this unique opportunity and for hearing me out and for being an ally. It’s brilliant when people respond in kind, so here’s to small victories. Let’s all remember to stand up and celebrate the beauty of who we are with the world and be proud. I certainly am. In fact I’m ecstatic. ❤️🖤🧡 oh and don’t worry folks the playlist name will revert back soon.

01/25/2022

If you missed yesterday's Sundance Festival screening of LAST FLIGHT HOME, the Ondi Timoner film scored by our very own MORGAN DOCTOR, you can still catch the second screening tomorrow.
https://festival.sundance.org/program/?fbclid=IwAR0s-TxO5i2hLX0_X1r4vMNFjt8HDCC2E_UgNtrDKHLzou6BaH2huU6_EUs -info/61ae0fa914aef7858a1c01be

12/15/2021

Our very own MORGAN DOCTOR is making major forays into the world of film score composition: her most recent score for the film Last Flight Home, by celebrated director Ondi Timoner, is an official selection at the 2022 Sundance Festival where it will have its world premiere. Congratulations, Morgan!

10/05/2021

Check out Julian Taylor's latest video, "Ballad of a Young Troubadour," from his latest Juno-nominated record, The Ridge.
"Directed by Kim Tarlo and Jordan Batchelor, and produced by Set or Sail, Taylor's 'Ballad of a Young Troubadour' music video — which is premiering exclusively on The Boot — finds the artist performing the song at three venues near his Toronto, Ontario, Canada home: Sauce on Danforth, Dora Keogh Irish Pub and Linsmore Tavern, all spots Taylor has played often and found support throughout his career."

Julian Taylor premieres his "Ballad of a Young Troubadour" music video with The Boot.

09/30/2021

In recognition of Canada's first National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, Aporia will be donating 50% of all sales today to ArtsCan Circle, whose mission is to confront the multiple realities and inequalities facing First Nations, Innu, Inuit and Métis youth in remote, Northern communities.

Store: ➡https://www.aporia-records.com/store

09/09/2021

The Grapes of Wrath at The Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto (Finally!). The original October 7th show has been rescheduled to three nights of reserved social distanced seating at the Horseshoe Tavern on October 5, 6 & 7, 2021.

All original ticket holders will receive a refund for the October 7th show in the next 5 business days.

We're giving previous ticket holders a chance to buy reserved seats before anyone else! Presale tickets go on sale today at 1PM and can be accessed with the password TAKEASEAT

Public on sale Friday, September 10 at 10AM

Tuesday, October 5
https://www.showclix.com/event/grapes-of-wrath-1/pre-sale

Wednesday, October 6
https://www.showclix.com/event/grapes-of-wrath-2/pre-sale

Thursday, October 7
https://www.showclix.com/event/grapes-of-wrath-3/pre-sale

Important Mandatory Health & Safety Protocol necessary to attend all events at The Horseshoe Tavern

As of September 22nd proof of full Covid vaccination will be required at the entrance of the venue to access the patio, front bar, or live music venue. A PDF of your government certificate will be acceptable (printed or on mobile). More information is available here: https://www.horseshoetavern.com/news/covidvaccination

08/09/2021

Hey, South Africa! Thanks for reaching back to 2010 and 2006 and putting two of the The Coast's albums at #2 and #3 on your iTunes Top 200 Rock chart today! :)
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6eCig1jpC7HtiZCv2BaKyG?si=a4ElSLRRSqqhehk__8FWJg&dl_branch=1

07/29/2021

"Starr’s Mohawk ancestry has always played an important role in her creative output that has expanded into film with the original score she wrote for Edge Of The Knife, the first Haida language full-length feature, named one of TIFF’s Top 10 of 2018."

FYI Music News Kinnie Starr Fan Club

Groundbreaking Indigenous singer/songwriter/producer Kinnie Starr takes the Essentials test this week, spilling about her fave essential album, book, movie, and TV show and the grief behind a new song.

07/15/2021

07/14/2021

Grab tickets for next Saturday’s show at The Horseshoe Tavern now. It’s a live streaming event that you can watch from home and there are also limited in person tickets. 🎟 link

Funding provided by the Government of Ontario

07/13/2021

Really stoked to be joining my friends in 54:40 at The Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver this Thanksgiving. The weekend shows have sold out but there’s still a few tickets left for the one on Thursday. Thanks for having me.

07/06/2021

is the new album by Canadian Julian Taylor Aporia and he features in the July issue BIB. Great talking to you JT!

is the new album by Canadian Julian Taylor Aporia and he features in the July issue BIB. Great talking to you JT!

07/05/2021

06/21/2021

Today on Monday June 21st, National Indigenous Peoples Day, we have our first takeover on The Indigiverse! Hosted by Leela Gilday and Julian Taylor! They'll be picking the playlist, and talking about some of their favourite Indigenous artists at Noon and 6 pm ET. Tune in on Channel 165!
Listen: http://bit.ly/IndigiverseTakeover

06/18/2021

Watch CBC Music in studio at the Junos: the Reclaimed session

Hosts Jarrett Martineau and Duncan McCue welcome special guests Crystal Shawanda, Julian Taylor, Leela Gilday, Terry Uyarak, Zoon, and DJ Shub with Phoenix Pagliacci and Classic Roots, plus a territorial welcome from Elder Duke Redbird.

https://www.cbc.ca/music/junos/watch/watch-cbc-music-in-studio-at-the-junos-the-reclaimed-session-1.6023508?fbclid=IwAR14q1mGQ46m0-EYHVyC-bK9g-0bT2D__CDlJwnWW6-_svSPd93CWcsHSpU

Jarrett Martineau and Duncan McCue host an evening with special guests Crystal Shawanda, Leela Gilday, Terry Uyarak, DJ Shub with Phoenix Pagliacci, and more.

06/10/2021

The final night of Giiweiwzh premieres this Friday June 11th at 7:30pm EST featuring Julian Taylor K***n Beatrice Deer Band and Morgan Toney - Mi’kmaq Fiddle Player

You must register for the Summit to attend the premieres:

https://www.indigenousmusicsummit.com/giiwewizh.php

06/03/2021

Julian Taylor

CBC music in Studio at the JUNOS: The Reclaimed Session
LIVE at 8pm ET.

Stream live at cbcmusic.ca/junos
Watch on CBC Music YouTube, TikTok, Twitter, and CBC Gem
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06/03/2021

For more than 20 years, Julian Taylor has been writing, performing and recording music.

There may not be the usual red carpet event for the Juno Awards this year, but artists are still anxious for Canada’s biggest night in music. This week, meet all the nominees for Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year.

06/03/2021

Tonight! Join us for a special live performance at on

04/26/2021

Julian Taylor stopped by The Next Chapter to talk about why he's currently reading the book It Didn't Start With You by Mark Wolynn.

CBC Radio CBC Books

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thenextchapter/full-episode-april-24-2021-1.5997576/juno-nominated-musician-julian-taylor-is-reading-this-self-help-book-about-transforming-traumatic-legacies-1.5997586?fbclid=IwAR0hV_IFxC8bzuP0aoc0KUHcDF9VKXvvYGMIp2T-d3nR0By6ouRXY0eZ07Q

The Toronto singer-songwriter is reading It Didn't Start With You by Mark Wolynn.