Shonen Knife – ever glowing. Ever sharp. As they continue to ride their all out rocking planet with their ever-vescent neon popping punk fun – from Japan 45 years going strong. With the upcoming release on AUG 21 of their Re-Cut seminal 1992 album Let’s Knife in Australia/NZ via Valve/MGM – Naoko, Atsuko and Risa cut into the sugar lines of their current world touring to chop it all up in their favourite wonderland of oz. Recently announced on Brisbane’s ZED51 and Melbourne CROXTON BLOCK PARTY with KING GIZZARD – now comes the full national dessert!
“In a world drowning in irony Lets Knife Re-Cut arrives like a neon lifesaver thrown from a punk rock speedboat. Shonen Knife reminds us all that rock can still be heartfelt silly and absolutely essential. Grab this one immediately crank it loud and prepare to smile until your face hurts because these songs were built to outlast every trend going.” – (Jammerzine)
The album’s original success was famously due to Nirvana. In 1992 Kurt Cobain revealed his obsession with the Japanese trio, calling them ‘his favourite band’ and asking them to tour with him. Shonen Knife had never heard of Nirvana but eagerly took advantage of the opportunity. They quickly put together Let’s Knife out of their best songs, recording them in English and headed to the USA as national touring guests of Nirvana.
Joining a mixed bag of the shows on this tour will be 90s Perth fuzzed out toy keyboard rockers TURNSTYLE whose Spray Water on the Stereo cooled things up… and 90s indie Melbourne rockers MOLER whom recently emerged with new album 69… plus current UK touring synth egg punkers MEDIA PUZZLE.
Twist em’ up barbie!
SHONEN KNIFE re-cuttin’ Australia tour 2026
Special guests at select shows include MOLER, TURNSTYLE
Tickets on sale now.
WED 14 OCT – melbourne THE TOTE
plus guests MOLER
Doors 7.30pm
https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/d2b024d0-2d5f-4ad0-9de7-9c84e68698d5
THUR 15 OCT – ballarat VOLTA
plus guests MOLER
Doors 7.00pm
https://volta.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/6be3542c-163a-4b1b-8a7f-1bd5587f4d1c
FRI 16 OCT – belgrave SOOKI BAR
plus guests MOLER
Doors 7.00pm
https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/29649f8b-797b-43ad-9326-2fc3483095a1
SAT 17 OCT – melbourne THE CROXTON BLOCK PARTY
with KING GIZZARD & THE WIZARD LIZARD, BABE RAINBOW and many more
Doors midday
https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/d38ca149-4531-4bde-abce-f2407022c049
SUN 18 OCT – hobart ALTAR BAR
plus guests
Doors 6.00pm
https://m.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/shonen-knife/198862
WED 21 OCT perth MILK BAR
plus guests TURNSTYLE
Doors 7.00pm
https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/ebdb6ffc-744d-4f74-916d-0d1a2c03d093
THUR 22 OCT Adelaide THE GOV
plus guests MOLER
Doors 7.30pm
https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/71292a3c-9ed5-42c8-92bf-05481edf54b7
SAT 24 OCT brisbane ZED51 festival
with MUDHONEY, CUSTARD, THE MARK OF CAIN, CASH SAVAGE & THE LAST DRINKS and many more
Doors midday
https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/a104674f-86bd-47a1-8a0c-16ce8ff71f04
SUN 25 OCT Alice Springs ALICE BREWING CO
plus guests
Doors 8.00pm
https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/887145ab-741b-4f0e-8f10-c47c1af3452f
WED 28 OCT Canberra BASO
plus guests TURNSTYLE and MEDIA PUZZLE
Doors 7.00pm
https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/073600fc-d4b9-4426-8506-c276f5e686db
THUR 29 OCT Sydney CROWBAR
plus guests TURNSTYLE and MEDIA PUZZLE
Doors 8.00pm
https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/95d3723c-1ccf-4ebf-9f49-691992fddeff
FRI 30 OCT Bathurst KEYSTONE 1889
plus guests TURNSTYLE and MEDIA PUZZLE
Doors 7.00pm
https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/shonen-knife/198867
SAT 31 OCT Avalon Beach RSL
plus guests TURNSTYLE and MEDIA PUZZLE
Doors 8.30pm https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/shonen-knife/198865
SUN 1 NOV Newcastle KING ST
plus guests TURNSTYLE and MEDIA PUZZLE
Doors 6.00pm
https://kingstreet.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/881d20d9-2f81-45f8-9f0c-5b1639094494
SHONEN KNIFE
Let’s Knife: Re-Cut
Out AUG 21 on Valve via MGM – vinyl, CD and digital
AVAILABLE HERE https://www.valverecords.com.au/shop
SHONEN KNIFE (from Japan)
Shonen Knife, one of the leading Japanese pop-punk bands from Osaka, was formed in Osaka with Naoko (Vocals/Guitar) at its core. In the 1990s, they garnered immense support from artists such as Kurt Cobain of Nirvana, Sonic Youth, and Redd Kross, and subsequently expanded their touring and record releases worldwide. Since their formation in 1981, as influenced by US punk band Ramones, UK punk pop The Buzzcocks, 1960s girl groups and more, they have consistently toured and recorded, establishing a unique position in the rock scene around their love of food and cute animals.. Even now, when “international expansion” by Japanese musicians is no longer uncommon, no other Japanese artist is as beloved by rock fans around the world as Shonen Knif
In 2026, their breakthrough album “Let’s Knife Re-Cut,” a fully-realized re-recording of their album “Let’s Knife,” will be released.
The new album of Shonen Knife “Let’s Knife Re-Cut” will be released. This album is a newly recorded version of “Let’s Knife,” the band’s worldwide debut album, featuring the current members. With Robby Takac of the Goo Goo Dolls as executive producer, recorded at Good Caramel Audio in Buffalo, USA. This album, featuring all live staples and essentially a best-of compilation, is reborn anew by the current Shonen Knife!
https://www.shonenknife.net/
https://www.instagram.com/shonenknifeofficial/
https://www.facebook.com/ShonenKnifeOfficial/
https://shonenknife.bandcamp.com/
TURNSTYLE
Perth cult favourites Turnstyle formed in 1995, spending more than three decades quietly building a devoted following through fuzzy guitars, spazzed out toy keyboards and catchy melodies, propelling a string of acclaimed releases including the single Spray Water On The Stereo and the album Turnstyle Country from 1999. The band released a further 5 albums since reforming with the original lineup in 2013. Long regarded as one of Australia’s great underground indie-rock bands, they’ve shared stages with Teenage Fanclub, Guided By Voices, Yo La Tengo, Superchunk, Grandaddy and, fittingly, Shonen Knife. Expect a set spanning the band’s catalogue—from much-loved classics to recent inventions — one of Australia’s true indie cult bands.
Bandcamp: https://turnstyleband.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TurnstyleBand
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turnstyleband
MOLER
Aussie indie rock icons MOLER are firing on all cylinders following the release of their blistering new album 69—their second full-length release since their 1997 ARIA-nominated debut Golden Duck. Bursting with fuzzy guitars, razor-sharp hooks and Riot Grrrl attitude, 69 captures the unmistakable Moler sound: raw, melodic, loud and gloriously unpredictable. On stage, those songs take on a life of their own, delivered with the intensity, chemistry and infectious energy that have become the hallmark of a Moler show. It’s a fierce statement from a band reborn, proving Moler remains every bit as vital, uncompromising and electrifying as ever. Check out all things Moler here: https://linktr.ee/MolerMolerMoler