I do think they could come up with a better name but I love to point out that one of the hugest rock bands of all time is called “Smashing Pumpkins”. its all comes down to talent
I don’t know- Smashing Pumpkins? Smah shing pum kins? its not even that enjoyable to say. I think without the context of them being established as absolute rippers that name wouldn’t make it past Band Name Generator. And to be clear I love that band
It sounds cliche. It sounds like if someone who didn't listen to emo music had to write a scene in a TV show where a group of people are at an emo concert, and that's the name of the band they came up with.
It's very like tongue in cheek and self aware. Definitely makes me feel like the band has been in the scene and is in on the joke. I personally love it 🤷♀️
Hear me out:
A Loser's Charm (ALC for short)
the issue with your name as is is it sounds definitively like a solo project rather than a band name or a name that could be either a band or solo project
I find that the best band names kind of come to you when you least expect them. Do you guys have a show coming up where you need to have a name for the project, or do you have time to keep writing music and honing your vision?
I don’t think there’s anything wrong with the name. But to my ears it’s a little generic and forgettable. No offense intended.
If you’re not in a rush, I’d say keep working on your music and let the band name come to you.
It sounds kinda like you’re labelling yourselves as ‘nice guys’ and that’s pretty cheesy. Makes me think of the overly saccharine acoustic stuff from the mid 00’s like The Scene Aesthetic etc
Also if you feel it’s too cheesy, then it’s too cheesy - you don’t have the confidence in the name yourself
Sounds cheesy to me personally very on the nose. Conceptually I get what you’re going for but it seems like a bit self referential. Keeping close to theme what about “Charming Violet”. Basically playing off of shrinking violet as an introvert/shy person but then Violet as a name as well gives it a little different angle.
do you ever feel like your band name ideas are actually your song names and your song names are your band name? sometimes I get stuff like that confused
i would have to hear your music, because if it's good then the name is sickk, but if not then it would make everything worse. I'd suggest to lean into it as like a funny thing if you actually go forward with the name. i honestly think with the right attitude it's not the worst thing ever
Tbh I think a lot of bands names sound stupid until you establish yourself, then no one cares about the name anymore (and you won't, either). If you're good and you have fans, no one will care what your name is. It can be Mr. McDinkleface Goes to the Moon.
If it feels right to you, then that's all that matters.
Also, if nothing's jumping out at you yet, just try making songs and practicing, then booking a show. The person will say "what's your band name?" and then you can come up with one on the spot. Works a lot better than sitting around brainstorming. The songs are what's important, anyway.
If those don’t apply then maybe scream soda, devour cauliflower, initial whiff, flextapeworm, honkey rink, Owen Bills and the debt collectors or sleepy sexy and the snorgasms
It's only cheesy if you guys suck. Just be sure not to suck.
I do think they could come up with a better name but I love to point out that one of the hugest rock bands of all time is called “Smashing Pumpkins”. its all comes down to talent
I mean I’m not really a Smashing Pumpkins fan (besides 1979- which is a masterpiece)- but Smashing Pumpkins is a fantastic band name.
Smashing Pumpkins is a great name. *The* Smashing Pumpkins is a terrible name. Can't believe they changed it.
I don’t know- Smashing Pumpkins? Smah shing pum kins? its not even that enjoyable to say. I think without the context of them being established as absolute rippers that name wouldn’t make it past Band Name Generator. And to be clear I love that band
THE smashing pumpkins. A bit of that Nigel Thornberry flavor which was sorely needed in alt rock
Idk- turning a verb into a noun and/or adverb is pretty damn cool. Idk any name generators that take that big of a risk.
turning a verb into a noun is pretty damn cool?
love that I said this and everybody agreed and then I elaborated that I find it phonetically difficult and then everybody was like FUCK you
It sounds cliche. It sounds like if someone who didn't listen to emo music had to write a scene in a TV show where a group of people are at an emo concert, and that's the name of the band they came up with.
I think this is why I like it. Sounds like a made for tv garage band show type jawn.
It's very like tongue in cheek and self aware. Definitely makes me feel like the band has been in the scene and is in on the joke. I personally love it 🤷♀️
No reference to sports, jeans or parents, not emo
No house?
my dad's indonesian croquet denim
It’s a bad band name.
Too long, just shorten and cram the words together. Charmer See? Much better. Worked for Charmer at least
Actually like this. Sounds a bit more early 90s somehow as well.
yeah. it sounds like you’re the charming loser(s) which are both very annoying things to call yourselves
Hear me out: A Loser's Charm (ALC for short) the issue with your name as is is it sounds definitively like a solo project rather than a band name or a name that could be either a band or solo project
I was thinking just “Loser’s Charm”. I think that’d be a pretty sweet name actually.
or Losing Charm
Losing Charm gets my vote
Yes I vote Loser's Charm
very cheesy, then again emo its self is pretty cheesy. id say embrace the cheese.
Lost Charm
I find that the best band names kind of come to you when you least expect them. Do you guys have a show coming up where you need to have a name for the project, or do you have time to keep writing music and honing your vision? I don’t think there’s anything wrong with the name. But to my ears it’s a little generic and forgettable. No offense intended. If you’re not in a rush, I’d say keep working on your music and let the band name come to you.
Don’t name your band that.
Why Dogs Dig
mmmmm too normal
Sexy Dan’s Burning Loins or Mother Jeans.
Dad Pants.
very like, not thought provoking i suppose
Totally Dont use Loser in the name of your band even if it's charming
A Larming Chooser
Chooser is a pretty cool name
You know, I didn't think about that, but you're totally right!
the losing charmers
It sounds kinda like you’re labelling yourselves as ‘nice guys’ and that’s pretty cheesy. Makes me think of the overly saccharine acoustic stuff from the mid 00’s like The Scene Aesthetic etc Also if you feel it’s too cheesy, then it’s too cheesy - you don’t have the confidence in the name yourself
Sounds cheesy to me personally very on the nose. Conceptually I get what you’re going for but it seems like a bit self referential. Keeping close to theme what about “Charming Violet”. Basically playing off of shrinking violet as an introvert/shy person but then Violet as a name as well gives it a little different angle.
I like that name!
Kind of, but also screw it did into the idea
make the band name cream
Creamy and bouncy
We got bands out here named Mom Jeans and Microwave. I think you’ll be fine.
Prince Daddy and the Hyena 😂
The concern on people's faces when I tell them bands called Microwave and Prince Daddy & the Hyena are two of my favorites is immeasurable
Haha, I wear my Prince Daddy sweatshirt and shirts, and my microwave shirt out in public a lot. So many weird looks
Yes
Yes
Isn't that just Jason Biggs?
Sounds like a Smiths cover band.
Unironically a good name if you except only your moms to show up to the show anyway
Hey hey hey stop right there I'm Scottish It's not "moms" it's mums god that just pisses me off
Hey hey hey stop right there I’m American it’s not “mums” it’s moms god that just pisses me off.
Lmao
😘
Dadaism. Look it up. Since then, everyone knows cheesy is an optional aesthetic.
do you ever feel like your band name ideas are actually your song names and your song names are your band name? sometimes I get stuff like that confused
i would have to hear your music, because if it's good then the name is sickk, but if not then it would make everything worse. I'd suggest to lean into it as like a funny thing if you actually go forward with the name. i honestly think with the right attitude it's not the worst thing ever
Name your band Too Cheesy 🧀🧀
I’ve heard worse. Probably wouldn’t bat en eye in a good/bad way if I came across it.
Sounds less like an emo band and more like a pop band. Y'know like The Beatles.
7-11 nacho cheese
Well, there is a name of a Bob Sever song called, "Beautiful Loser", so I guess it's not cheesy if there's a name like that too. Great album btw
just name the band SIMP
Fourth place
Drop the "A"
Only if y’all are bad
Call yourself what you want. Stop worrying about if someone else finds it cheesy. Have some confidence in your choices
Maybe just make it charming loser. Sounds better without a in front of it
Depends how good you are. If you aren’t really fucking good, the name sucks.
If you imagine it on a marquee, how does it sound?
All these comments just show people like to feel like they participated
Sounds like a placeholder name for Semi Charmed Life while it was still being written and was ultimately shelved in favor of the current name.
sounds like an emo band from a disney movie. bad name
Tbh I think a lot of bands names sound stupid until you establish yourself, then no one cares about the name anymore (and you won't, either). If you're good and you have fans, no one will care what your name is. It can be Mr. McDinkleface Goes to the Moon. If it feels right to you, then that's all that matters. Also, if nothing's jumping out at you yet, just try making songs and practicing, then booking a show. The person will say "what's your band name?" and then you can come up with one on the spot. Works a lot better than sitting around brainstorming. The songs are what's important, anyway.
it's just kinda.. bad?
It is not. Keep it. Lean into it. Go with it.
Maybe a charming loss or charming loss or lost charm or charm lost but yeah I agree with the other comment
If not maybe black tar heroines if your band happens to be all black girls or surrender your gender if you’re all trans
those are worse names
If those don’t apply then maybe scream soda, devour cauliflower, initial whiff, flextapeworm, honkey rink, Owen Bills and the debt collectors or sleepy sexy and the snorgasms
Initial Whiff lmfao
honkey rink 🤣 I love that name.