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Please listen to the link of our song to influence your creativity*** We are a three-piece rock band living in Austin, TX. We have been playing together for about four months and are ready to start booking shows. We have not been able to land confidently on a band name which is the final thing holding us up. We have been practicing and writing in my backyard during fair weather and sometimes in the wasp-infested shed when needed. We are all around 30 in age (so the name should be age-appropriate). The project was inspired by the sounds of the surf/garage rock. We are looking to be accessible for all age groups. Looking for a one to five word name. word examples: americana, animals, colors, psychedelia, party, bicycles. Emotional examples: sunsets, fond memories, favorite movie moments Here is a link to one of our songs... https://soundcloud.com/ross-roenigk/burn-it-down ... Please listen. Imagine the song playing at a party you are attending. What is that bands name? The name should be smile inspiring. Thanks!

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