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!
It’s pretty quiet out there in the last days of the year, but I managed to scrape together a nice collection of band names to see us out. (Next Saturday, I will be participating in the Antifascist Write-athon in support of the Antifa Lit Journal and the various not-for-profit groups it promotes. I have a few projects in mind to work on, including the first Square Pig post of 2026. If you are a writer and want to join us, or a supporter wishing to donate, you can find all the details HERE.)
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GRRRizzly
Don’t get between this bear and her cub. At the very least, you’ll get moshed.
Hunt & Gather
When putting together your post-apoc crew, don’t forget someone who knows how to forage.
Plenty
Wishing everyone a new year of abundance.
Static Ghost
With our modern HD TVs, how do poltergeists inform children that they’re here?
Sweeter Than the Day
Rest in the quiet, welcoming darkness until spring comes again.
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Karen Eisenbrey 