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The Forgotten History of the Brooklyn Army Terminal

How The Clash’s ‘London Calling’ Album Got Its Artwork
Music essayist Noah Lefevre of Polyphonic explains the circumstances that caused The Clash to use a photo of bassist Paul Simonon smashing his favorite Fender…

Bearded Griffin Dog Models Trendy Hairstyles
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Iggy?of Instagram (@iggytheiggster1) A handsome little bearded Brussels Griffon named Iggy quite adorably modeled several trendy…

The Pioneering Godmother of Rock Whose Sublime Guitar Skills Influenced Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry
Music essayist Noah LeFevre of Polyphonic takes a look at the music career of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, a child prodigy who began performing in Gospel…

84-Year-Old Piano Player Reflects on Her 56 Year Career Performing With Mermaids at a Montana Tiki Bar
“Piano Pat” Spoonheim, who has performed four nights a week for the last 56 years at the Sip ‘n Dip Tiki Lounge in Great Falls,…

A Lilting Cover of the Classic Elvis Presley Song ‘Can’t Help Falling In Love’ Played on a Kalimba
While hanging out in his backyard with his beloved dog Maple, the very talented multi-instrumentalist AcousticTrench (previously) played a beautifully lilting cover of the classic…

A Wonderful Short Film About a 960 Pound Elvis Impersonator Who Believes Elvis is His Father
“Big Elvis” is an award-winning short film that tells the story of Pete “Big Elvis” Vallee, a 960 pound Elvis impersonator who honestly believes that…

The King, A Powerful Road Trip Film That Likens the Current Political Climate to the Life of Elvis Presley
For the film The King, award-winning filmmaker Eugene Jarecki travelled across the United States in a 1963 Rolls Royce once owned by Elvis Presley in…

How the Song ‘American Pie’ Reflected the Drastic Changes in American Culture From 1959 to 1971
In a brilliantly detailed analysis, the knowledgeable music essayist Polyphonic (previously) took a deep dive into the iconic 1971 Don Mclean song “American Pie” and…