According to Merriam-Webster, a moniker is a nickname for someone or something else. It can be used for many things, and one of them is musicians.

There are plenty of solo artists who use a moniker that sounds like a band name. Let’s explore this phenomenon by creating a playlist of songs made by musical monikers.

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists who use a nickname would you like to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
Waxahatchee- Lilacs
Iron and Wine- The Devil Never Sleeps
Flock of Dimes- Afraid
Eels- Novocaine For The Soul
Snail Mail- Heat Wave
Perfume Genius- On The Floor