Singer/songwriter; made her name as the touring
violinist for
John Mellencamp and
Bob Seger. Has now released a number of excellent
solo albums, but continues working with other popular artists and occasionally as a session musician. Fittingly, most of her albums have been released by
4AD, as her sound is similar to other 4AD artists of the early/mid nineties such as
Kristin Hersh,
Belly, and the coherent bits of
His Name Is Alive. Has also been compared to
PJ Harvey; I'd agree, insomuch as the music is very sneaky and personal, but it's not as buzzy.
After self-releasing her first album, Germano signed to Capitol Records in 1993. They released Happiness that year after smoothing out all of the interesting parts, leaving Germano quite frustrated. She jumped ship to 4AD the following year; they then released a remixed and much improved version of Happiness.
In 1997, Germano teamed up with members of Giant Sand to form OP8. They released one CD on Thirsty Ear, and toured extensively, but probably won't be seen again. Recently, Germano has been touring with Neil Finn (Split Enz, Crowded House) in New Zealand and Australia.
Discography through 2001:
On the Way Down to the Moon Palace - 1991
Happiness - 1994
Geek The Girl - 1994
Excerpts from the Love Circus - 1996
Slide - 1998
Singles + Compilations (through 2001):
Inconsiderate Bitch EP - 1994
"The Mirror Is Gone" - Red, Hot, and Bothered compilation - 1995
"Angels Turn To Devils" - Anon compilation
"Small Heads" single - 1996
"I Love a Snot" single - 1997
"Eli's Comin'" - Time and Love: Laura Nyro tribute - 1997