ESSEX: Between Chicago, England, and Rock ‘n’ Roll

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Some artists create a stage persona. Essex takes the opposite approach. The name under which he releases music today is not a pseudonym—it’s his real first name. His father is from Colchester in the English county of Essex and named his son after his hometown. “The name stands for authenticity. I don’t hide behind a persona. It’s just me.” This honesty runs through the entire project. Musically, Essex moves between rock, new wave, glam, and modern alternative rock, influenced by artists such as David Bowie, Billy Idol, Marc Bolan, and James Brown. Find out more in our July/August issue.