ALBUM OF THE MONTH: SELF ESTEEM -A Complicated Woman

Track Highlights: A Sneak Peek

Focus Is Power – A full-throttle empowerment anthem about taking control of your future, inspired by Taylor’s own journey through major life changes like freezing her eggs and navigating homeownership: "There are big things I’m doing to set myself up for an okay existence."

Mother – A wry house track, which could have been mixed by Armand van Helden, is a reflection on acting as a mother to those in relationships.

69 – Featuring drag queen Meatball, this punchy, politically charged track explores women’s pleasure and autonomy: "I always wanted to write a song that lists sex positions and rates them... A lot of my music is saying the things I struggle to say in real life. I like the idea of clearly communicating your needs in one quick, three-minute house song."

The Deep Blue Okay – The album’s closer, a Springsteen-esque anthem about letting go and making peace with life’s contradictions: "I’ve spent my whole life lying about the things I want, about the things I should have done."

Self Esteem has never shied away from difficult conversations, and A Complicated Woman further cements her as one of pop’s most important voices. Whether you’re drawn to its soaring choruses, razor-sharp lyricism, or unfiltered honesty, don’t just listen - live with it, think about it, and let it inspire you to embrace the beautiful mess that is life!

Don’t miss out - grab a copy when it drops and support your local indie record shop with the specialist retail exclusive red vinyl.