Presented by Shoot the Freak & Under the Radar, in association with 95bFM

Shonen Knife's new album Sweet Candy Power is out now worldwide and along with tours in Europe, Japan, UK and USA… they will then return to New Zealand in November. 

Since their pure DIY beginnings in 1981, Osaka, Japan's Shonen Knife have been building a faithful following of music enthusiasts and the alternative rock elite. Their relentless journey secured the band's place as one of the pioneer ambassadors of Japanese rock music and culture on the international stage.

In 2019 the trio charges ahead towards their 4th decade of international touring and recording with their 19th studio release Sweet Candy Power. The band features original members (and sisters) Naoko on vocals and guitar, Atsuko on bass and vocals, and newest member, Risa, on drums and vocals. Naoko describes the Sweet Candy Power album as;

"this album is homage to my favorite 1960’s and 1970’s rock music. Also I put all of enjoyment, entertainment, joyful and delightful from me into songs. Inspired by my experience during tours and my daily life, I wrote lyrics with fun and a little bit of ironical viewpoint. I hope people get happy through this album."

presented through the lens of SK's charismatically executed, sunshine and candy filled fantasy world.

Tuesday 12 November, 2019 - San Fran, Wellington
Wednesday 13 November, 2019 - Yot Club, Raglan
Thursday 14 November, 2019 - Whammy, Auckland

tickets via Under the Radar;