SHONEN KNIFE
The Moon, Cardiff.
Accessible venue. Gender neutral toilet. Free ear plugs at the bar. We accept card & cash.
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SHONEN KNIFE
& support
Thurs 12th June 2025
The Moon, Cardiff
7-10pm All-ages
U16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Shonen Knife - from Osaka, Japan - formed in 1981 by sisters Naoko and Atsuko. Long before terms like 'riot girrrl' entered the lexicon, the all-female trio were happily snapping guitar strings to the sound of imported Ramones covers. Like fellow cult Japanese girl group The 5,6,7,8s, Shonen Knife have weathered decades of musical change by adhering to what they know best: belting out their own infectious brand of feelgood pop-punk.
Over the last 40 years they might not have packed out out stadiums but have been credited as a huge influence on alt rock acts from Sonic Youth to Nirvana. Despite years on the road, their enthusiasm for live performances remains a joy to see as they delve into an extensive back catalogue ranging from solid thrash rock through to hit parade melodies.