A Japanese punk lady trio, hailing from Osaka, Japan. They formed in 1981 and they play power-
pop-punk rock
music inspired by the Ramones, Beach Boys, 60s 'girl groups' (singing trios) and Japanese
pop. Unlike most punk bands they generally write about more 'positive' topics, esp. food, good times and occasionally sci-fi. They
don't push a sexual image but they do have a 'cutesy-wutsey'
kawaii image, and they often draw in the cosplay crowd but make no mistake - those women are punk rockers, and they can kick out the jams - HARD. Some critics label this band under the category of 'cuddlecore'.
1. I've seen and met Shonen
Knife five times. They always put on an exciting electrifying
set. They're very fan friendly, after a show they'll talk with you, pose for selfies, sign anything.
2. Their audience is expanding beyond generations. The last 2 times I saw them they were playing full houses to audiences that had adults in their 40s and 50s.
3. Play a Shonen Knife
CD in your
car and it'll take you outta your doldrums in no
time.
4. Shonen Knife is simply a FUN band to hear and see. What's wrong with just plain fun? When they come to your town to play, check them out.