Essex is a beautiful suburban county in England, located right next to London 🇬🇧 There’s something in the water over there, because a bunch of incredible musicians have come out of that area over the years… “Finding music that’s For the Speakers” 🔊 | Follow us for more posts like this 🌐 | Support the page by buying our merch through the link in our bio 🪬 | Follow our playlists on Spotify through the link in our bio ______________________ #fakemink #devhynes #charlixcx #damonalbarn #ukmusic Born in Ilford, then part of Essex (now the London Borough of Redbridge), Dev Hynes has repeatedly returned to his upbringing in his music. Songs like “High Street” reference Ilford Lane, “Dagenham Dream” recalls violence he experienced growing up, and his 2025 album Essex Honey is an explicit reflection on grief, memory, and his relationship with Essex after returning home following his mother’s death. Although born in Cambridge, Charli XCX was raised in Start Hill, Essex, where she b...