Last week, pop emancipator Self Esteem returned with the ‘Block Them Edit’ for the brilliant ‘F***ing Wizardry’ off her standout 2021 album, ‘Prioritise Pleasure’. The unapologetic confessional’s update is a welcome reminder of Rebecca Lucy Taylor’s effortless ability to pen modern-day anthems, which has ultimately made her a nominee for next month’s Mercury Prize awards.
In NME’s four-star review of ‘Prioritise Pleasure’, we were won over by Taylor’s ability to detail “the fear, uneasiness and anger of being a woman”, while “make us laugh at the sheer absurdity of being forced to navigate a world that has, quite unbelievably, normalised misogyny”.
The ‘Block Them Edit’ of ‘F***ing Wizardry’ is our latest addition to the NME Radio A List, in addition to other new tracks including The National’s comeback single with Bon Iver, a highlight off Aitch’s debut album, and new tunes from Låpsley, Willow Kayne, Chloe Moriondo and more.
Check out the newest additions to NME Radio 1 and 2 below:
On the A List:
Self Esteem
‘F***ing Wizardry – Block Them Edit’
The second track off Self Esteem’s 2021’s dazzling LP ‘Prioritise Pleasure’ is given a fresh update with the ‘Block Them Edit’. Taylor, being ever “captivated by the brilliant absurdity of pop music”, ensures the track receives the recognition it deserves by making the track even bigger than it already was with bigger vocals, deeper bass, punchier drums.
In true Self Esteem fashion, Taylor ensures that even the biggest party-starter doesn’t escape the reach of her own agenda. “It’s a song about trusting and believing in what you already know,” she said of the new edit. “If it feels like someone is taking the piss, they usually are.” – Eli Ordonez
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