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!
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Daylight Saving Time will be stealing an hour from us tonight. If you still have any clocks that have to be changed manually, remember to “spring ahead” before you go to sleep! In the good news department, the band names promise to never steal our joy.
If you are able, please buy these bands’ music and merch. Also, check out the Battle of the Bands my pal Chantel is doing at The Swamp, picking new competitors each week from Square Pig. And … hit the subscribe button at the lower right to never miss a post.
The Coolers
A reminder, if it helps, that DST means spring is nearly here, with summer not far behind: time to pack an insulated tote with a picnic to enjoy at a music festival under sunny skies.
Glass Egg
As if eggshells weren’t fragile enough, now we also have to worry about getting sliced up by the shards.
Impertinence
Taking sassy disrespect to aggressive new levels.
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets
I just want to bask in this glorious example of ridiculous trippy nonsense. (A Facebook friend posted about this band a few days ago, and I knew I had to include them even if they weren’t playing locally.)
Toxic Tears
Is it because they’re ridding the body of impurities, or because we’re mostly microplastics now?
Two last things before you go:
- I run The Rage Brigade, a Facebook group for conversation about fantasy, science fiction, superheroes, and music (and the intersections thereof). If that sounds like fun, come join us here.
- I share highlights from this blog in my monthly author newsletter, The Storypunk Report, as well as news of what I’m writing and reading, upcoming events, and other goodies, including “Wizard in the Mosh Pit,” an exclusive short story just for subscribers. Click the link to check out the archive and subscribe here for future issues. (Or just subscribe to the blog for your weekly dose of band names.)
Karen Eisenbrey 