Polly Allen

Polly Allen

Polly Allen is a freelance journalist based in Bristol. She has written for the likes of the Independent, The New European, Glamour, Refinery29 and Cloud Magazine, on everything from dark tourism to Estonia’s luxury pianos. Raised listening to classic rock music, her favourite bands include Free and Dio. 

Latest articles by Polly Allen

Jimi Hendrix

10 musicians who destroyed their instruments: "For Hendrix, there was something ritualistic about burning a Fender Stratocaster"

By Polly Allen published

Whether it's to make a statement, rile up an audience or add a rebellious edge to a music video, trashing our gear has become something of a tradition in the rock world

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