Create a Band Name
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Template:StubYou may think that being in a band is all about the music. To some extent you would be right, but if you want to be well known you have to have a catchy name which people will be able to remember. Your band name is your main selling point; whatever the buyer sees on the front of the CD case will persuade them to buy your album. This article will help you create the perfect name for your band.
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Band Name Help
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Creating Your Own Band Name
- You could sit down and think of things about yourself. Like if your goth, Gothic Wicked could be a good name.
- Make a list of bands that inspire you/your music. Looking at how other bands have chosen their names is often a good place to start when choosing your own.
- Take into account your style. Try to choose a name which reflects the type of music you play, otherwise potential fans could be put off listening to your music.
- Think of your audience. What kind of fans are you trying to attract? Choose a name which will appeal to them, as well as perhaps pulling in a wider audience. (Of course, if the music is "just for you" you can skip this point)
- Consider likes and dislikes. If there is something in particular the whole band agrees on this can often be an effective starting point for names.
- Make suggestions. Have everybody in the band write down a few ideas then share them with the group, sort out the good from the bad.
- Sleep on it. Often the best ideas won't come to you when you want them. Don't make the decision right away, it isn't usually necessary for a band just starting out to have a name.
- You can change it. A lot of famous bands have changed their names a couple of times. Don't be afraid to do the same if you think of a better idea at a later date.
- Be aware of your surroundings I remember hearing that AC/DC found those letters on the back of the sewing machine. You could even try thinking of three letters and figure out a cool acronym. Example: If you chose CMR perhaps Cradle My Rowdiness Look out for things around you. Signs on the wall, a good phrase out of your favourite song, and even things you might see at the shop could be inspirations. For example: you may go shopping and see a sign for tinned tomatoes. This could be a band name.
- Try using Latin words that mean something relevant to your band. For example, Igneous, which means fire.
Tips
- Pick something that has deeper meaning.
- Try not to make something hard and long that people can't remember, and try not to make it sound embarrassing.
- It should be something that an audience could easily shout from the crowd, especially for the heavier genres such as rock and metal.
- Do not choose a name you might regret later in life.
- Making sure the whole band is involved in the process to avoid arguments.
- Combine words together to make one nice word.
- Use names of other bands' songs. For example, Death Cab for Cutie got their name from a song by the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band.
- Try to make it catchy or it makes you want to listen.
- Try to choose a band name which goes with your band genre. It won't be a wise thing to name your band something like 'Rock Addicts' and then produce pop songs.
Warnings
- Do not use another (professional) band's name. You could be sued.
