Shonen Knife

Since their pure DIY beginnings in 1981, Osaka, Japan’s Shonen Knife have been building a faithful following of music enthusiasts and the alternative rock elite. Their relentless journey secured the band’s place as one of the pioneer ambassadors of Japanese rock music and culture on the international stage. The band features original members (and sisters) Naoko on Vocals and Guitar, Atsuko on Bass and Vocals and introduces their newest member, Risa, on Drums and Vocals.

In 2019 the trio charges ahead towards their 4th decade of international touring and recording with their 19th studio release Sweet Candy Power on Good Charamel Records in North America and Europe. Naoko describes the Sweet Candy Power album:

“This album is homage to my favorite 1960’s and 1970’s rock music. Also I put all of enjoyment, entertainment, joyful and delightful from me into songs. Inspired by my experience during tours and my daily life, I wrote lyrics with fun and a little bit of ironical viewpoint. I hope people get happy through this album. Sweet Candy Power features 10 brand new songs including the first single/video 'Dizzy' and the title track 'Sweet Candy Power'.

Shonen Knife continued to tour worldwide, sharing the stage with bands such as Nirvana, Redd Kross and Sonic Youth offering performances at London’s All Tomorrow’s Party, Austin’s Fun Fun Fun Fest, Fuji Rock Festival, Pop Montreal and Lollapalooza. In support of their newest release the girls will be touring in Europe in May/June including Primavera Sound and are in the throes of planning a 2019 North American tour this FALL.

Past Shows


Oct
2
nd
2019
Fine Line
Oct
2
nd
2019
Fine Line

Shonen Knife

with Kitten Forever and Black Widows
Oct
19
th
2016
Turf Club
Oct
19
th
2016
Turf Club

Shonen Knife

with Catbath and THE TOXENES
Sep
16
th
2014
Turf Club
Sep
16
th
2014
Turf Club

Shonen Knife

SHONEN KNIFE'S 1000TH SHOW!
with Habibi and KFAI's JAZZED UP AND BONKERS
Aug
4
th
2012
7th St Entry
Aug
4
th
2012
7th St Entry

Shonen Knife

with White Mystery
Nov
11
th
2011
7th St Entry
Nov
11
th
2011
7th St Entry

Shonen Knife

with Heavy Cream and The Blind Shake

More Shows

May
20
th
7th St Entry

Guitar Wolf

with Hans Condor
May
12
th
7th St Entry

Garcia Peoples

with P.G. Six
Jun
6
th
7th St Entry

The 99ers

with Bruise Violet, Surly Grrly and Black Widows
Jul
17
th
7th St Entry

Moken

with Zoë Says Go and theyself