Self Esteem on Routes: Why Yorkshire Will Always Be a Favourite, No Matter the Spotlight
16/01/2025
In the latest episode of Routes, Clara Amfo is joined by the endlessly talented Rebecca Taylor—better known as Self Esteem—for an honest conversation about music, travel, and the places that keep her grounded.
Despite her Mercury Prize nomination, sold-out festival shows, and critical acclaim, Rebecca reveals that one of her favorite places remains the East Coast seaside town of Filey. Having spent many childhood holidays in a caravan there, she shares how its familiarity and charm continue to provide solace amidst her whirlwind career. Rebecca fondly recalls trips back to the Yorkshire coastline, where the beauty of the landscape and nostalgic memories offer her a restorative escape.
Rebecca tells Clara about her journey from Sheffield’s music scene to global recognition, opening up about the highs and lows of fame, her ambitious goals for 2025, and the behind-the-scenes magic that goes into her festival costumes and stage designs. Alongside her deep connection to Filey, she also shares amusing and heartfelt travel stories, like her fascination with hotel entertainers and still getting picked up from the train station by her Dad.
With Clara’s warmth and Rebecca’s humour, this episode is a celebration of creativity, resilience, and the grounding power of the places we hold dear.
Routes with Clara Amfo is a travel and lifestyle podcast from LNER, blending travel-inspired stories with unique insights from some of the most fascinating voices in music, culture, and entertainment.
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