Trad wives and modest fashion may be on the rise in the overall cultural zeitgeist, but Sunday’s Grammy Awards showed that the music industry is still strongly supporting progressive ideologies—even as the global political trend shifts toward far-right movements. The 2025 Grammys highlighted the many-faceted talents of women, LGBTQ+, and people of color through over-the-top […]
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Best 2025 Grammy Performances
Last night’s Grammy Awards were not short of talent. With 16 amazing performers, it’s hard to pick the top performances, but we at NYC Tastemakers have decided on five that have stayed with us long after the curtains closed. #1 Doechii Only the third woman to win best rap album, Doechii also deserves the first […]
Babyface Disrespected at Grammys Interview
Rapper Kenneth Brian Edmonds, better known by his artist name Babyface, was interrupted during an interview by reporters from the Associated Press at the Grammys in favor of interviewing Chappell Roan. Associated Press reporter Krysta Fauria rudely interrupted Babyface while he was answering her fellow reporter, Leslie Ambriz’s question. The rapper started to answer before […]
Chappell Roan Wins Best New Artist
On February 2, 2025, pop artist Chappell Roan was announced Best New Artist by the Recording Academy – one of the most coveted awards in the music industry. Roan had a spectacular break-out year in 2024; after nearly a decade of performing in small venues and struggling to gain recognition for her artistry, she exploded […]
Chappell Roan Prepares for Grammys
With less than a week until her first Grammys appearance, Chappell Roan released an earnest social media post thanking her fans for their support during the biggest year of her career. The “Good Luck, Babe” singer has been nominated for six Grammys, including Best New Artist, where she’ll face off against Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii, and […]
The Biggest Grammy Nominee Surprises for 2025
One of the biggest surprises of the 2025 Grammy nominations is the number of women in the pop category. Female artists exclusively made up the Best Solo Performance and Best Vocal Album nominees this year. The stunning lineup of women includes Chappell Roan, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Charlie XCX, and Sabrina Carpenter. […]
Mainstream Fans are Out of Touch with Chappell Roan
Since the election, culture analysts have noted a shift toward conservative values. With Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter topping charts, it’s easy to see the desire for classic pop princesses. However, one of the biggest names from 2024 transcends tradition. In just one year, Chappell Roan has skyrocketed to stardom. As predicted in the title […]
