VK Blanka Kicks Off North America Tour in May
Japanese singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist VK Blanka (also known as Vicke Blanka or Vickeblanka) will be going on his biggest tour yet with a North America tour with 6 concerts in Canada, US, and Mexico, followed up by a 7 stop Japan tour. Black Screen Records will be releasing his latest album Knightclub on vinyl in time for his North America tour. Ticket holders can pre-order a tour exclusive vinyl and pick it up at the concert venue. The tour dates are:
NORTH AMERICA & JAPAN TOUR:
- May 11 Montreal
- May 12 Toronto
- May 15 New York
- May 17 Mexico City
- May 20 Vancouver
- May 27 Los Angeles
- Jun 14 Tokyo
- Jun 24 Aichi
- Jun 27 Hokkaido
- Jul 06 Fukuoka
- Jul 20 Miyagi
- Aug 24 Ishikawa
- Aug 30 Osaka
Knightclub LP
The exclusive Knightclub LP is pressed on "Universe Sparkle" vinyl, includes a lyrics sheet and comes with an exclusive bonus track "Black Catcher - Piano Version". The vinyl is limited and will only be available during the North America run in May.
Anime fans will recognize VK Blanka from Black Clover opening songs "Black Catcher" (2020) and "Black Rover" (2018), along with the Fruits Basket ending song "Lucky Ending" (2019) and Double Decker ending song "Buntline Special" (2018).
VK Blanka first gained attention with "Masshiro" from album "wizard" (2018) as a featured song in a TV series and marked #2 on the iTunes Japan Top Album Chart. "Masshiro" hit #1 in the USEN Request: J-POP HOT30, YouTube MV Trending videos, and LINE MUSIC real-time ranking. In the following year, "Ca Va?" was featured in a TV advert for Spotify Japan, and the third album "Devil” (2020) hit #1 on the iTunes J-POP charts. With over 500 million plays across streaming platforms, VK Blankaʼs music has truly captured the hearts of fans worldwide.
KNIGHTCLUB VINYL TRACKLISTING:
- A01. Yomigaeri (with 槇原敬之 & 絢⾹)
- A02. Snake
- A03. High Love
- A04. Bitter (Days To Glitter Ways)
- A05. Daddy (Dying in NY)
- A06. Never Run
- B01. ⽩夜
- B02. White ≠ Colorless
- B03. またね
- B04. Old Rivals [A Self-Cover of "Rivals!"]
- [Bonus Track] Black Catcher - Piano Version
Source: Press Release