Self Esteem: 'Men are terrified of me' As she makes her West End debut in Cabaret, pop icon Rebecca Lucy Taylor talks patriarchy, fascism and theatre with Alexandra Jones Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2023
Green Man festival review: Self Esteem crowns success, Julie Byrne triumphs and Devo rock the muck After 21 years, this celebration of musical eclecticism and reverence in nature earns its devoted fanbase once again The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2023
Jake Shears and Self Esteem take on leading roles in West End hit Cabaret Scissor Sisters singer will play the Emcee while Self Esteem will make her theatrical debut as Sally Bowles in hit musical Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2023
‘Raring to take on this challenge’: musicians Jake Shears and Self Esteem to star in Cabaret The Scissor Sisters singer will play the Emcee while Self Esteem will make her theatrical debut as Sally Bowles in Rebecca Frecknall’s Olivier-winning musical The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2023
Pop artists Self Esteem and Jake Shears join West End production of Cabaret New cast members will make their debut in September The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023
Django Django on the dance music-inspired Off Planet: "I started making music in the ’90s with an E-mu sampler, so part of my brain is still stuck there" Django Django’s retro house-influenced new project is a flurry of hypersonic colours and energy. We spoke to the band’s cofounder David Maclean about the record’s inspirations, tech and evolution MusicRadar · Aug 14, 2023
Proms at Sage Gateshead review – festival goes north for euphoric weekend that moves from Brahms to barking like dogs With concerts encompassing pop, classical, jazz and a CBeebies family extravaganza, the Proms took over Sage Gateshead for a triumphant communal experience that underlined how music can connect us The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2023
Self Esteem gives emotional speech as she accepts an honorary doctorate from Sheffield University “Believing in myself doesn’t come easily or naturally,” the performer said in a moving acceptance speech. “It’s a lifelong practice.” Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2023
Self Esteem delivers inspirational speech after accepting University of Sheffield honorary doctorate ‘Dr Taylor will see you now,’ singer told fans after ceremony The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023
Self Esteem: The journey of self-belief is never over The British pop star, 36, accepted an honorary doctorate at the University of Sheffield on Monday. The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023
Neighbourhood Weekender Day Two review: Pulp roll back the years with euphoric festival return Day Two at Victoria Park, Warrington saw the return of an iconic Britpop band after more than 12 years away Manchester Evening News · May 29, 2023
Self Esteem wows The Sage Gateshead in spellbinding sold out performance The Sheffield singer-songwriter was in Gateshead for her Prioritise Pleasure tour Chronicle Live · Mar 5, 2023
Mercury Prize nominee Self Esteem shares poignant meaning behind red carpet outfit choice Self Esteem, whose real name is Rebecca Lucy Taylor, told The Mirror that she felt compelled to wear the piece of clothing jewellery for 'all the women of the UK' at the 2022 Mercury Prize Awards Daily Mirror · Oct 19, 2022
Mercury Prize 2022 food sent to charity after awards show postponed following death of Queen Elizabeth II The 2022 Mercury Prize Awards were postponed following the announcement of the Queen’s death, leaving plates of hot food unserved Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2022 ‘I took a job as a fairy in a panto’: Self Esteem interviewed at Glastonbury In the second of the Guardian’s onstage interviews from the festival, Rebecca Lucy Taylor reflects on her journey from one half of indie outfit Slow Club to red-hot pop phenomenon
Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2022 Glastonbury 2022: 20 potentially thrilling non-headliner sets you shouldn’t miss Paul McCartney or Megan Thee Stallion? Sure, it’s a decision for the ages but to smooth out the rest of your festival we’ve picked the must-see non-headliner sets
The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2022 Post your questions for Self Esteem at Glastonbury The singer, who made our favourite album and song of 2021, will be in conversation with Alexis Petridis at Glastonbury – tell us what you want to know below