Book Musik 043 - SHONEN KNIFE'S HAPPY HOUR (33 1/3) discussion with author Brooke McCorkle Okazaki

Tosh and Kimley are joined by author Brooke McCorkle Okazaki to
discuss her new book SHONEN KNIFE'S HAPPY HOUR: FOOD, GENDER, ROCK
AND ROLL (33 1/3 Japan). Shonen Knife, a trio of women from Osaka,
Japan have been sharing their own special brand of rock and roll
since 1981 and are still going strong. Often referred to as a
Japanese version of the Ramones, they have expanded far beyond that
early comparison. Recording in both Japanese and English, they’ve
built a worldwide fanbase. Singing about food is a dominant theme
and they’ve found a way to unexpectedly mix cute with cool. Brooke
makes it clear that there is no pigeonholing this hugely
influential and eclectic band.

Theme music: "Behind Our Efforts, Let There Be Found Our Efforts"
by LG17

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