Shonen Knife - Pop Tune (2012)

Shonen Knife are a ground-breaking all-female Japanese, pop-punk rock trio
formed in Osaka in 1981, when Naoko first heard late '70's punk-pop
particularly The Ramones. Inspired, the band crafted their own
idiosyncratic songs, fashioned brightly coloured outfits and DIY albums. In
1985, K Records released 'Burning Farm' in the US. Deals with Sub Pop and
various Majors followed. 1989 saw the crème of the alt. rock scene
(including Sonic Youth, L7 and Redd Kross) covering their favourite Shonen
Knife songs on the tribute album 'Every Band Has A Shonen Knife Who Loves
Them'. They toured with Nirvana (on the 'Nevermind' tour), The Breeders and
as part of Lollapalooza. They recorded sessions for John Peel and appeared
on MTV's 'Beavis and Butthead'.