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Lisa Germano or Catwoman

Lisa Germano's new album will reassure those who found the otherwise remarkable Geek the Girl too harrowing. The American singer of Sicilian descent returns to more pop-oriented songs, without abandoning her improbable tales of twisted love.

Mellencamp Has to Die!

Germano can't shake the connection to former boss John Mellencamp, even though her ambient pop has more in common with Public Enemy than Mellencamp's backwards roots-rock.

What is Victoria’s Secret?

Lisa Germano writes the kind of songs you can pull under the covers with you on days when you can't even pull yourself out bed to answer the phone.

Lisa Germano: Hometown Girl

Germano, first known for playing violin behind John Mellencamp, has gained much critical acclaim in her solo career.

The Geek Strikes Back

The eponymous Geek in Lisa Germano's haunted new album, Geek the Girl, is, her sleevenotes explain, "confused about how to be sexual and cool in the world but find out she isn't cool and gets constantly taken advantage of sexually, gets kind of sick and enjoys giving up..."

Lisa Germano: Music Therapy

Stepping Out From John Mellencamp’s Shadow, Singer and Violinist Lisa Germano Hits a Nerve On Geek The Girl

Lisa Germano: Interview with a Geek

So I’m on the phone with my mother, and the other line clicks. I say “hello” and hear “this is Lisa Germano.” “Hold on” I reply, then to my Mom say “Mom, Lisa Germano is on the line, I gotta go.” She replies “good, go out with her, she sounds like a nice italian girl. … “o.k.…” Lisa thought that was funny, my mom didn’t get it.

Revenge of the Geek

It's probably not a good idea to take literally singer-songwriter Lisa Germano's claim, "In the beginning, I was thinking I was going to do a happy record." After all, her terrific 1993 disc Happiness balanced gallows humor with material that was about as upbeat and chipper as your average funeral...
Lisa Germano (Photo: Andrew Catlin)

Dork on the Wild Side

No matter what dark and stormy emotions may be stirring in your breast, you can count on Lisa Germano to 'fess up for you. And set your spilt beans to swoonworthy music. Sarra Manning settles down on the psychiatrist's couch...