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Caitlyn Taylor

Bio: Caitlyn Taylor is a graduate from Calvin University where she received a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. With a long time passion for video games, TV, and movies, Caitlyn took to journalism as a way to understand the ins and outs of her favorite industries. Caitlyn is ecstatic to join the NYC Tastemakers team, with the hopes of improving her skills as a writer and broadening her experience.
TV

Could Adult Swim’s Common Side Effects Have Changed American Adult Cartoon Television For The Better?

​American adult cartoons have earned quite an unfortunate reputation in the past decades. While they won over global audiences for their comedy and social commentary, audiences have felt that the current state of the industry was limiting the medium. The Simpsons, South Park, Family Guy, and American Dad have remained ...

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Beauty

Did The Natural Makeup Trend Predict The Rise Of K-Beauty In The West

​Korean Beauty products have exploded in popularity within the United States in recent years. To many, this rise seemingly came out of nowhere, but those with keen eyes noticed that the seeds were already planted decades before. ​A major lead-up to the rise in K-Beauty is the popularity of Korean ...

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Artist

NF

Artist of the Month for January 2026 Facebook X-twitter Instagram Youtube Spotify Tiktok Mouse-pointer Bio WASHED UP Bio Nathan John Feuerstein, also known musically as NF, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Born in Gladwin, Michigan, Feuerstein had a rough upbringing and used music, particularly hip-hop, as an escape. ...

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New Artist

Sombr

“New” Artist of the Month for January 2026 Facebook Instagram Youtube Spotify Mouse-pointer Bio canal street Bio Shane Michael Boose, aka Sombr, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Born in New York City, Boose gained an interest in music at an early age and started experimenting with music ...

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DJ Mix

The Throw Down Mix Show With Dj Steelo on Bounce99

Dive into DJ Steelo’s Latest Mixes on Mixcloud!Visit mixcloud.com/DjSteeloNYC/ Learn More About DJ Steelo,Visit djsteelonyc.com Follow DJ Steelo

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Underground Artist

midnight Berlin

Underground Artist of the Month for January 2026 Instagram Spotify Bio Save Myself Bio Midnight Berlin is an underground techno-dance artist and producer. Mainly known for their remixes and covers of popular songs from various genres, Berlin established themselves on the scene with their 2023 single, “Changes (Techno).” Berlin went ...

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Latin Artist

Peso Pluma

Latin Artist of the Month for January 2026 Facebook X-twitter Instagram Youtube Spotify Tiktok Bio intro Bio Hassan Emilio Kabande Laija, aka Peso Pluma, is a Mexican singer and rapper. Born in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico, Pluma gained an interest in music at a young age, self-teaching himself how to play ...

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Reggaeton Artist

Cris MJ

Reggaeton Artist of the Month for January 2026 Facebook Tiktok Instagram Youtube Spotify Bio Playlist Bio Christopher Andrés Álvarez García, also known as Cris MJ, is a Chilean rapper, singer, and songwriter. Born in La Serena, Chile, Garcia found an interest in music and the reggaeton genre at a young ...

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Video

Stray Kids – DIVINE

Video of the Month for January 2026 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8i32NXMxnc DIVINE is the music video for the single from global K-Pop sensation Stray Kids. DIVINE is the second song on Stray Kids’ second mixtape Do It, which was released in November 2025. Directed by SAMSON, the music video pays homage to the ...

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Photographer

Blayze Davis 

Photographer of the Month for January 2026 Instagram Bio Gallery Bio Blayze Davis is a New York based photographer who blends the art of storytelling with the excitement of capturing moments that are everlasting. For over a decade, he has been ambitious in letting his love for photography enable him ...

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Fashion Designer

Tom Ford

Fashion Designer of the Month for January 2026 Facebook Instagram Bio Gallery Bio Thomas Carlyle Ford aka Tom Ford is an American fashion designer and filmmaker. Born in Austin, Texas, Ford began to seriously pursue art following his move to New York City to study at New York University. He ...

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Make Up Artist

Carolina Gonzalez

Make Up Artist of the Month for January 2026 Instagram Bio Gallery Bio Carolina Gonzalez is an American celebrity makeup artist. Based in New York City, Gonzalez’s career began working in the NYC Carolina Herrera salon, where she had her first major interactions with professionals in the fashion scene. Eventually, ...

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