Nobody else can do what Stereolab does, and if what they do appeals to you at all, seeing them do it in person is an experience you need to have.

There’s nothing that feels put on about the friendliness and positivity, or for that matter, the cuteness, of Shonen Knife’s performance. The joy that they apparently derive from making music together and entertaining an audience, even after doing it for over 40 years, is palpable and extremely contagious.