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Shonen Knife

Shonen Knife

Tokyo, Japan – Shonen Knife have been rocking out and making audiences happy for over 25 years with their unique brand of punk-pop.

I sat down and spoke with the Osaka-based trio – original member Naoko (lead vocals, guitar), Etsuko (drums, vocals), and newest member Ritsuko (bass, vocals) – before their concert at Lush in Shibuya, on Saturday, September 12.

They shared their thoughts on fashion, their upcoming North American tour, and their latest album, “Super Group.” MORE…

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ZOOBOMBS

ZOOBOMBS

June 21st – The sun is shining brightly on a beautiful Sunday morning in Toronto. It’s fast approaching 11 o’clock. I’m on the Spadina streetcar heading for Kensington Market. I have an interview arranged with Tokyo, Japan’s funk-rock masters, the Zoobombs (www.thezoobombs.com). I’m running late. MORE…

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