Naming a band is an act of concentrated creative expression. Since 2010, Square Pig in a Round Hole has been rewarding 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 Stranger’s Everout nightlife listings for abundant source material!
Well, that was a week. I am anxious about my country but not ready to give up yet. At least the snow was pretty and hasn’t yet turned to sheets of ice.
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Rhinoculous
A magic spell to make rhinos look goofy, except they already do. I wouldn’t say it to their face, though.
The Slaps
This classic punk-style name evokes both the silliest manner of fighting and a song or riff firing on all cylinders.
Trash Fairy
I have to know who is putting garbage under their pillow, and what does this magical creature leave?
Ugly Bunch
An aspect of Northwest Loser Pride: we know we have faces for radio and we don’t care.
The Wax Lips
Nostalgic celebration of an entertaining if objectively terrible snack item.
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Karen Eisenbrey 