New Digital Single from VK Blanka

Singer-songwriter VK Blanka (aka Vicke Blanka) released Never Run, a new digital single featuring all-English lyrics, on May 5th.

The day before the release, he performed the new song with a full band at VK Blanka presents RAINBOW ROAD -Den-, the third in his series of special RAINBOW ROAD events, which was held at Festival Hall in Osaka with a line-up that included Ayaka and Ryokuoushoku Shakai. Never Run was unveiled as a surprise, followed right away by a digital release.

VK Blanka toured North America in February, and it was stated that the thrill he felt from his shows there influenced the highly danceable beats and arrangements of Never Run. The song was mixed and arranged by musician Josh Cumbee, who also collaborated with him on the lyrics.

VK Blanka commented:

“I gained a lot of inspiration during my North American tour, and after I returned to Japan, I was filled with new ideas and the urge to write music – so I did. This song has a driving beat, which I hope you’ll enjoy.”

Links to download and stream Never Run on various music platforms are available here.

In addition, VK Blanka also announced a hall tour of Japan, titled VK Blanka HALL TOUR 2024. The tour will begin on September 27th at Niterra HALL VILLAGE HALL in Aichi Prefecture, followed by dates in Sapporo, Osaka, Tokyo, and Miyagi Prefecture, with a final show on December 8th at FUKUOKA CONVENTION CENTER MAIN HALL, for a total of six performances. He will also perform at Anime Friends 2024 in Brazil on July 21st.

The music video for Never Run can be viewed below.