February 6, 2014

Shonen Knife, Simultanious Release in Japan, North America,, and Europe & Having Tour

Shonen Knife will release their new album “Overdrive (Arashi no Overdrive)” on April 16th. “Overdrive (Arashi no Overdrive)” will be their first release of a new album in a year and 10 months, and will not only be released in Japan but also North America and Europe at the same time. Along with the release, they will also have a tour both within and out of the country. Currently, the tour schedule in Europe, which will start in April has been announced, and the dates of... Read More

July 29, 2011

Shonen Knife ‘Free Time’ 30th Anniversary European Tour

The all-female trio Shonen Knife will start their ‘Free Time’ 30th Anniversary European Tour from August 11th., United Kingdom. 8/13 Deaf Institute , Manchester – United Kingdom 8/14 The Cluny , Newcastle – United Kingdom 8/15 Sneaky Pete’s , Edinburgh – United Kingdom 8/16 Nice’n’Sleazy, Glasgow – United Kingdom 8/17 Black Box, Belfast – Ireland 8/18 Roisin Dubh ,Galway – Ireland 8/19 Whelans , Dublin –... Read More

January 1, 2011

Shonen Knife

Vocals, Guitar: Naoko Yamano Bass: Ritsuko Taneda Drums: Emi Morimoto The all-female trio Shonen Knife, whose name refers to a child’s pocket knife, originally started out as a way for the girls to spend their extra time. However, over the years they have morphed into something much more serious. Shonen Knife has toured and released CDs all over the world, especially in the US, UK, Europe, Hong Kong and Singapore. Inspired by the Ramones, their music is upbeat pop-punk with... Read More