Naming a band is an act of concentrated creative expression. Square Pig in a Round Hole exists to reward five favorite band names each week. Winners are (usually) listed alphabetically.

Selection is wholly unscientific and subject to whim, with a bias toward wordplay, humor, and local flavor. In most cases, I won’t know anything about the bands at the time of selection. Thanks to the Seattle Times club listings for abundant source material!

A batch of band names is just what’s needed to brighten this gray and drippy November Saturday! That, and yesterday’s rainbow.

Brother Wife

Imagine the alternative culture where this is unsurprising. Family is about so much more than gender.

Mr. and Mrs. Muffins

More wholesome family values! I really did make muffins this morning, too.

Nap Eyes

Eyelids … heavy. Must … rest. (Unless it’s unsafe to do so, give in. Naps are good for you.)

Off by an Inch

Missed me by that much! (Any other Get Smart fans out there? Anyone?)

Soaked Oats

I like the irony of associating pop music with something wholesome and bland.