Hi, everyone! Hope you’re all having a great day. This playlist has songs that I think capture the feels of The Hobbit, and I want to share …
Your Next Favorite Band: The Spandettes
Borrowing from many styles — including jazz, soul, funk, dance pop, etc. — The Spandettes create a unique sound perfect for a laid-back summer soundtrack. …
Midweek Hype: Summer Reading
Germies, I hope your summer is going fantastically well. I hope you’ve had late nights, late rises, and caught up on that missing sleep and …
Midweek Hype: Adventuring
With summer well underway, I hope you’re having the best time. Part of its excitement is the feeling of no deadlines or imminent responsibilities, which …
The boy with a guitar by Alanna Gray
A small smile playing at your lips, Strong chords resonating from within. Melodies poured out from your fingertips, Your intense blue eyes, Sparking when you …
July Writing Challenge
Hello, Germies! Credit for this month’s writing challenge goes to one of Germ’s readers: Emily. Thank you, Emily, for sharing your idea with us! The …
Midweek Hype: Road Tripping
I don’t know about you, but for me, my summers growing up often included long, state-crossing road trips. So, when you find yourself confined between 4 …
Your Next Favorite Band: The Last Year
Baltimore band The Last Year — featuring Niki Barr (vocals), Scott Ensign (bass/synth), BJ Kerwin (drums), and Scott Griffith (guitar) — seamlessly manages to give retro sounds a …
Midweek Hype: Summer Daze
You did it, Germies! You made it through the school year, and summer is upon us with all of its potential and promise. There’s a …