Shonen Knife is a Japanese pop-punk band formed in Osaka in 1981.[3] Influenced by 1960s girl groups, pop bands, the Beach Boys, and early punk rock bands such as the Ramones, the band crafts stripped-down songs with simple yet unconventional lyrics sung both in Japanese and English.[4][5]
The band has been credited with making "the international pop underground more international" by "opening it up to bands from Japan".[6] They have also performed as a Ramones tribute band under the name the Osaka Ramones.[7] Guitarist/singer Naoko Yamano is the only member to have remained with the band for its entire history; her sister Atsuko Yamano was a founding member and, after a long hiatus, returned to the band in 2016.[1] They have released 22 studio albums; their most recent album Our Best Place was released in February 2023.[8]
In the words of the Boston Globe, "something oddly spellbinding occurs when deceivingly silly lyrics are sandwiched between a buoyant guitar and a rapid-fire, pop-punk drum kit. Which perhaps explains why the Japanese female alternative rock/pop punk trio Shonen Knife is still singing songs about cookies, sushi, jelly beans, and, of course, banana chips."[6]
^ abVallely, Sasha (July 11, 2017). "Japanese Pop-Punk All-Girl Band Shonen Knife: Writing, Touring and Guitar Gear". Guitar Girl. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
^Robson, Daniel (December 3, 2021). "40 years of Japanese rockers Shonen Knife: 'Nirvana looked wild – I was so scared!'". The Guardian. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
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^Mar, Alex (March 1, 2005). "Shonen Knife Bring Sweets". Rolling Stone. RealNetworks, Inc. Archived from the original on December 18, 2006. Retrieved March 1, 2005.
^Conner, Shawn (December 5, 2007). "Shonen Knife stays true to itself". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
^ abMurther, Christopher (March 9, 2005). "Shonen Knife Makes Its Point With Positive Punk". Boston Globe. Retrieved March 9, 2005.
^Anderson, Rick. "Osaka Ramones: Tribute to the Ramones Review". AllMusic. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
^"SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: SHONEN KNIFE – SWEET CANDY POWER". The Spill Magazine. June 5, 2019. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
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