A Collection of Band Names

Inspired by Kevin and Bean of KROQ in California, I’ve collected a list of band names. Or rather, phrases that sound to me like band names or song titles. Some have taken on their own identities in my head. Hope you enjoy this randomness. One day, when MTV debuts the video (do they still play videos?) for the hit single “Nothing to Declare” by Spendthrift Hedonist, you will laugh and remember when. So here goes:

Transient Orcas: I believe this came from a Skype conversation with my mom, in which she was describing the nature show she was watching.

An Unexpected Camel: From a description in a book from about 1915 of the paintings of Biblical events, that sometimes feature an unexpected camel. I personally think “The Unexpected Camel” could be the sequel to the book “The Reluctant Fundamentalist”. It has a similar ring.

Spendthrift Hedonist: Another from my mom, which came from a conversation in which she was trying to talk me down from a financial freakout, as I assessed the status of my bank account. Imagine the tone of voice as she said, “Arielle, it’s not like you’re a spendthrift hedonist.” That woman, she has a way with words.

Madmen & Martyrs: From World History of Art. This would be an emo-punk band, I’m guessing, featuring several skinny-jeans-wearing dudes with thick-rimmed glasses and swooping hairdos. Maybe a blond guy as a lead singer. What do you think?

Swiss Chards of Pain: From Katherine. Vegan straight-edge emo band from Switzerland?

Nothing to Declare: I just like the poetic possibilities of these airport signs. I always wish that I had something to declare, but usually don’t.

An Orgy of Love and Blood: Another foray into emo-dom (emo-hood?). An actual phrase from World History of Art, describing the Middle Ages, or something.

Flock of Zeros: Comes from Rachel and I playing the binary game in Pai. I can’t really explain it further.

Herding Cats: Cute girl band? Not sure.

Obigustal Fkench: A typo from a text we’re working on. I’m thinking an indie/hipster band from Sweden or something. Lead singer Sveta Hüdsbjorn: tall, skinny, red hair covering one eye, lots of eye makeup, smoky alto voice that can also scream quite well. What say you?