Rebecca Lucy Taylor, better known as Self Esteem, is making headlines for her pivot to the West End, and honestly, her reasons are so incredibly relatable. After the whirlwind of her last album, she’s been open about hitting 'rock-bottom' depression, even when things were going well. It’s wild how the industry can make you feel 'dead' inside while you're supposedly at your peak. She’s currently starring in the revival of Teeth ‘n’ Smiles, playing a self-destructive rock star, talk about art imitating life. It’s a bold move to step away from music to find that creative spark again, but it makes you think about how much we demand from artists. Why does the thing they love have to ruin their lives just for our entertainment? She’s right to prioritize her head over the constant pressure to prove she writes her own stuff. Good on her for choosing her mental health over the charts. #culture #music #mentalhealth