Really, it's a fashion started by Crumb who was kind of the king, the tastemaker. |
Xosar has risen in stature as a figurehead of a somewhat cosmic live hardware scene, self-releasing records with titles such as Psychick Justice, while simultaneously checking in with a plethora of tastemaker labels. |
Jo, 50, is a trailblazer and tastemaker where music is concerned but we don't think we will be taking style tips from her any time soon. |
Additionally, Arcade Fire's success helped cement Pitchfork's reputation as an indie rock tastemaker. |
The arch tastemaker meant it as a compliment, but barbed remarks and outright insults have dogged her throughout her career. |
Yo La Tengo was one of those bands, eventually signing to tastemaker Matador Records. |