Picture of Caitlyn Taylor

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.
Music

Will the Vinyl record renaissance last? (OP-ED)

Among the many things that have made an unexpected comeback, the return of vinyl records was something no one anticipated. Before the pandemic, the Vinyl record industry was nearly extinct, thanks to the rise of cassette tapes and CDs. By the time the Internet made its way into the music ...

Read More
Female ModelPast

Isabela Rangel Grutman

Female Model of the Month for April 2024 Facebook Instagram Mouse-pointer Bio Gallery Bio Isabela “Isa” Rangel Grutman is an influential model and influencer from Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The 32-year-old got her start in the fashion world as a model in 2008 at 13. Eventually Isabela furthered her interest in ...

Read More
AthletePast

Gio Urshela

Athlete of the Month for April 2024 X-twitter Instagram Bio Highlights Bio Giovanny Urshela Salcedo aka Gio Urshela was born in Colombia in 1991. The third baseman began his professional MLB baseball career with the Cleveland Indians, initially signing on as a free agent in 2008 before officially debuting in ...

Read More
PastUnderground Artist

Rod Wave

Underground Artist of the Month for April 2024 Facebook X-twitter Instagram Youtube Tiktok Mouse-pointer Bio Great Gatsby Bio Rising American rapper and singer-songwriter Rodarius Marcell Green (Rod Wave) was born in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1998 to a challenging family life. In his early life, multiple factors, including his parents ...

Read More
Flashback ArtistPast

Freedom Williams

Flashback Artist of the Month for April 2024 Facebook Instagram Youtube Bio Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) Bio Frederick Brandon Williams aka Freedom Williams was born in 1966 in Brooklyn, New York. Williams began his music career in 1985 with the rap group Hardcore under his stage name ...

Read More
Fashion DesignerPast

Ralph Lauren

Fashion Designer of the Month for April 2024 Facebook Instagram Bio Gallery Bio Ralph Lauren was born in Bronx, New York in 1939 to Jewish immigrant parents. After graduating from DeWitt Clinton High School in 1957 he began studying at Baruch College of the City University of New York, but ...

Read More
Music

Is Beyonce’s launch into Country Music creating a new era for the genre? (OP-ED)

Country music has had a peculiar history within the United States. Despite being one of the most popular music sub-genres in the U.S., a palpable divide has kept a significant portion of the populace from taking part. Now, with Beyonce officially entering the country sphere with her latest album, Country ...

Read More
Food

Maple syrup industry is trying to set up shop in NJ, will it work? (OP-ED)

While Canada is the leader in maple Syrup production, the United States isn’t far behind. In 2023, 4.2 million gallons of maple syrup were produced within the U.S. As Canada’s reserve of maple syrup hits a sixteen-year low and Vermont sees notable dips in its production, other states within the ...

Read More
Fashion

What’s with the U.S.’s love affair with plaid? (OP-ED)

Plaid clothing has been a consistent staple in the closets of many Americans throughout the years. Some might see it as another tacky trend, but its longevity within popular culture would be outrageous to ignore. So, why has plaid remained so popular in the U.S.?  The pattern first made its ...

Read More
Latest News

U.K. air drops aid into Gaza

As the conflict within the Gaza Strip worsens due to the escalation from Israel and its rising hunger crisis, the U.K. made its first airdrop of aid on Monday.  According to the Washington Post, the aid drop was a joint effort by the Royal Jordanian Air Force and the British ...

Read More
Music

Has Folk Music died out from popular culture? (OP-ED)

There was a time when folk music had a grip on American culture. However, as society has changed and introduced new technologies, one wonders if traditional folk music still has a place. It is a peculiar thought. Folk music has played a part in all cultures. Grey Group International notes ...

Read More
Fashion

Will skinny jeans make their comeback? (OP-ED)

Skinny jeans used to be all the rage. According to The Guardian, In the early 2000s skinny jeans became a symbol against the status quo as alternative styles like punk and the rising emo movements adopted the pants into their style as a counter to boot-cut jeans seen in celebrity ...

Read More

Hey! Are you enjoying NYCTastemakers? Make sure to join our mailing list for NYCTM and never miss the chance to read all of our articles!