Lisa Germano (Photo: Andrew Catlin)

Germano Emerges From Slump

Throughout her current CD, Lullaby for Liquid Pig, Lisa Germano traces her downfall—and eventual recovery from alcohol abuse—with brutal honesty.

Alcohol, Loneliness, Depression, and Isolation

Much has been said about Germano's drinking over the past few years. Rumors abound; many have said Lullaby reflects the alcohol problems Germano experienced during the making of the record. And while Germano would once agree with people, she now sees her own material more clearly and quickly disputes any claims to Lullaby being merely about alcohol.

Hard Luck, Red Wine, and Loneliness

It's not surprising to learn that as a child, Lisa Germano delighted in self-inflicted pain. In some ways, she's never stopped picking her open wounds.

Lisa Germano’s Ineffable Way With Alchohol

In pop music, alcohol generally gets served up in two ways. You can have it as party fuel embraced as part of the lifestyle, or a demon held at bay by 12-step sobriety.