Itchyworms set to return to Japan for 'Akin Ka Na Lang' tour | ABS-CBN
ADVERTISEMENT
Welcome, Kapamilya! We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Continuing to use this site means you agree to our use of cookies. Tell me more!
Itchyworms set to return to Japan for 'Akin Ka Na Lang' tour
Itchyworms set to return to Japan for 'Akin Ka Na Lang' tour
ABS-CBN News
Published Dec 05, 2024 12:13 PM PHT
MANILA -- OPM rock band Itchyworms is set to return to Japan for its "Akin Ka Na Lang" concert tour next year.
MANILA -- OPM rock band Itchyworms is set to return to Japan for its "Akin Ka Na Lang" concert tour next year.
The band, which had a successful 2023 tour in Japan, will be having three shows from January 17 to 19, 2025 on iconic venues across Tokyo -- January 17 at Mr.Back (Saitama), on January 18 at Heaven’s Door Company (Sangenjaya) and January19 at Gamuso (Asagaya).
The band, which had a successful 2023 tour in Japan, will be having three shows from January 17 to 19, 2025 on iconic venues across Tokyo -- January 17 at Mr.Back (Saitama), on January 18 at Heaven’s Door Company (Sangenjaya) and January19 at Gamuso (Asagaya).
“We’ve been fortunate to build a loyal fanbase in Japan over the years,” says Jugs Jugueta, lead vocalist of Itchyworms via a press release.
“We’ve been fortunate to build a loyal fanbase in Japan over the years,” says Jugs Jugueta, lead vocalist of Itchyworms via a press release.
“It’s truly humbling to see fans traveling hours from all over Japan just to watch us perform. What makes the Japanese audience so special is their deep appreciation not only for our hits but also for the more obscure tracks. To them, it’s all good music,” he added.
“It’s truly humbling to see fans traveling hours from all over Japan just to watch us perform. What makes the Japanese audience so special is their deep appreciation not only for our hits but also for the more obscure tracks. To them, it’s all good music,” he added.
ADVERTISEMENT
Itchyworms to return to Japan for another leg of ‘Akin Ka Na Lang’ tour. Photo: Handout
Itchyworms to return to Japan for another leg of ‘Akin Ka Na Lang’ tour. Photo: HandoutFans of the band in Japan will be treated to fresh setlist that includes more English-language songs from their early catalog, along with some unexpected surprises.
Fans of the band in Japan will be treated to fresh setlist that includes more English-language songs from their early catalog, along with some unexpected surprises.
“We used to have a lot of songs in English when we were starting out, and we also experimented with odd time signatures. We’re bringing some of those songs back for this tour, and I’m excited to see how the Japanese audience responds to this experiment,” Jugueta said.
“We used to have a lot of songs in English when we were starting out, and we also experimented with odd time signatures. We’re bringing some of those songs back for this tour, and I’m excited to see how the Japanese audience responds to this experiment,” Jugueta said.
Jazz Nicolas, drummer and co-lead vocalist of the band, also shared his admiration for the Japanese fans, noting that despite language barriers, music remains a universal connector.
Jazz Nicolas, drummer and co-lead vocalist of the band, also shared his admiration for the Japanese fans, noting that despite language barriers, music remains a universal connector.
“Even if the audience doesn’t understand every word, the connection is still there,” he says. “It’s the music that binds us,” he said.
“Even if the audience doesn’t understand every word, the connection is still there,” he says. “It’s the music that binds us,” he said.
Nicolas also shared a memorable moment from a previous Japan tour.
Nicolas also shared a memorable moment from a previous Japan tour.
“One time, I decided to surprise my bandmates by crawling on the floor and making weird noises behind a wall, just to startle them. To my surprise, it wasn’t my bandmates who walked in—it was the venue owner. He just smiled and said, ‘Aha! Crawling on the ground. Itchyworms.’ That moment has stayed with me ever since,” he added.
“One time, I decided to surprise my bandmates by crawling on the floor and making weird noises behind a wall, just to startle them. To my surprise, it wasn’t my bandmates who walked in—it was the venue owner. He just smiled and said, ‘Aha! Crawling on the ground. Itchyworms.’ That moment has stayed with me ever since,” he added.
This 2025, Itchyworms are set to expand their reach even further with more venues abroad as the band is planning tours in Europe, with a special focus on the UK, and new dates in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.
This 2025, Itchyworms are set to expand their reach even further with more venues abroad as the band is planning tours in Europe, with a special focus on the UK, and new dates in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.
RELATED VIDEOS:
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
