By the time I was electrocuted on an ungrounded stage in San Bernardino, my first band was already over. We hadn’t broken up yet, but the fissures were obvious. Our tensions had been high for weeks, ever since that recording incident or — if I’m being honest — since I began dating our drummer, David, […]
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If you caught my last Midweek Hype, you might be able to guess this one’s theme. This week, as we barrel toward the holidays at full speed, gear up with the super fun and upbeat side of Christmas! I’m wishing all of you Germies a wonderful holiday and lots of rest and recovery this break. […]
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It’s no secret that I absolutely love Christmas music and have been known to take a listen as early as July. One of the things I really love about it is that even though there are only so many songs, they’ve each been done so many times that there’s always something new. I tend to oscillate […]
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If you’re in the States, then you’re probably getting in the headspace of counting your blessings. At least I hope so. Thanksgiving can be stressful, for sure, but I really hope you take the time to stop and really think about all you have and feel grateful about it. Whether you’re thankful for friends, family, […]
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The titular character of this month’s book theme, Frankenstein, is a — let’s face it — less than stellar role model. When things don’t go his way and his life’s work literally walks away, he isolates himself and sulks rather than taking responsibility. And, as we know, the results of his inaction are pretty terrible for […]
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When making his first trip to Diagon Alley, Harry Potter missed the entrance to The Leaky Cauldron. He took a look around and noticed that most everyone who walked passed never saw a strange pub. This midweek I’m here to remind you, Germies, that there is magic all around you if you’re just willing to […]
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There’s no denying it any longer. The school year is upon us, and it’s time to set into a new routine. But, Germies, don’t let this get you down. Routines can be a nice sense of security, not to mention a great way to set goals and clearly see them achieved. So, let this playlist […]
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We’re quickly approaching our first break of the school year, and it’s a holiday totally dedicated to taking a literal break. Stop working, relax, and enjoy! So, make the most of your time off with our Labor Day-inspired playlist. Take a break. You earned it, Germies. [8tracks url=”https://8tracks.com/germmagazine/midweek-hype-labor-day” width=”300″ height=”300″]
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As you’re getting ready to head back to school, you might be feeling excited or anxious or maybe a little of both. Well, we all need a little pep talk sometimes to get through a slump. So, when you need it, we’ve got you covered with a musical twist. You’re gonna do great, Germies! And, […]
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