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!
Although I am a fantasy/sci-fi author in Seattle, I somehow foresaw a packed weekend and didn’t register for WorldCon 2025. Many of my writer pals are in attendance, so I get to enjoy vicarious peeks at what’s going on. If you’re there, I hope you’re having a blast!
I don’t need a convention to celebrate band names. If you are able, please buy these bands’ music and merch. And … hit the subscribe button at the lower right to never miss a post.
Away with Words
Rather than use precise, witty language, perhaps we should all just shut up for a while.
Pink Steam
Sounds pretty, but I fear this might be the result of standing too close to a boiler explosion.
Pyrocene
A whole epoch of all fire season, all the time.
Skeleton Head
When you want to insult someone for having an empty cranium, but you can’t remember the word “skull”.
Sunbathe
Time is running out as we slide inevitably toward fall. Get out and bask when you can!
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Karen Eisenbrey 