SHIFTHEADS: Why Rainbow Buttmonkeys Had to Change—and Other Band Name Tales

What’s in a band name? Eric Alper and Ryan O’Donnell join to dive into the strange, funny, and sometimes career-defining choices musicians make when naming their groups. From “Naked Toddler” becoming Creed to “Rainbow Buttmonkeys” rebranding as Finger 11, the stories highlight how names can shape a band’s future. Along the way, they swap personal anecdotes and explore why a name that’s clever in the basement might not work on a marquee.

Guest: Eric Alper, Ryan O’Donnell