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Chikinki
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Bristol, United Kingdom (1996 – present)
Chikinki are an Electro-pop band from Bristol, United Kingdom. The band formed at Hiatt Baker Hall at the University of Bristol in 1996/7. Originally there were six members: Rupert (vocals), Ed (rhythm guitar), Steve (drums), Boris (keyboards), Luke (lead guitar) and Trevor (saxophone). They were briefly joined by a 7th member, a bass player, but the experiment did not last. After gigging regulary around many of Bristols pubs and clubs the band turned professional after the members had completed their degrees, however, Luke decided to leave and the band was reduced to a five piece.
They were signed by local label sink and stove records though this was short-lived and the band joined Island Records though ultimately they were dropped and are currently with Kitty-Yo records. This European label has helped them break further into Europe where they were already popular and much of their earlier catalogue has now been re-released on this label.
The band are now set to release new material on their own Urban Cow label, home of their first EP Telephone Heroes.
Contrary to their current style, the band played more funk than anything else early on though gradually moved towards a more popular style and eventually went over to a more electronic / pop sound that they maintain today. After the loss of Luke, Trevor ultimately became a second keyboard/ sequencer player and this leads to the band’s unique sound. Since they have no bass player, and Ed has taken over as the lead guitarist, the two keyboards provide a combination of melody and rhythm sections. Furthermore, the band has a strong sense of musical structure (both Trevor and Boris obtained their degrees in Music) and all five members are song writers.
They were signed by local label sink and stove records though this was short-lived and the band joined Island Records though ultimately they were dropped and are currently with Kitty-Yo records. This European label has helped them break further into Europe where they were already popular and much of their earlier catalogue has now been re-released on this label.
The band are now set to release new material on their own Urban Cow label, home of their first EP Telephone Heroes.
Contrary to their current style, the band played more funk than anything else early on though gradually moved towards a more popular style and eventually went over to a more electronic / pop sound that they maintain today. After the loss of Luke, Trevor ultimately became a second keyboard/ sequencer player and this leads to the band’s unique sound. Since they have no bass player, and Ed has taken over as the lead guitarist, the two keyboards provide a combination of melody and rhythm sections. Furthermore, the band has a strong sense of musical structure (both Trevor and Boris obtained their degrees in Music) and all five members are song writers.
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Lick Your Ticket
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Assassinator
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Experiment With Mother
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Hate TV
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icicle241286 wrote:
For someone who looks so much like a young Bill Gates, Boris Exton is damn cool.
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zuainiedobra wrote:
they're great! *,*
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HerrHerr wrote:
any neewwwwsss?
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prechtL wrote:
awesome music! :D
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theyshootmusic wrote:
http://theyshootmusic.at/posts/Chikinki - Acoustic offstage videos with CHIKINKI performing "Sunrise" & "Ether Radio" at the Danube Canal in Vienna.
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TremendousNerd wrote:
@Viva: I think its great, and not only the first seven songs. The second part of the album grows by listening. Go and get it!
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chriswalter wrote:
I really like brace, brace; especially the first 7 songs, and you said is a great song.
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HerrHerr wrote:
@Viva i don't like Brace, Brace... at all. experiment with mother and lick your ticket are good, though!
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MarianneMesgow wrote:
Talk to the moon ♥
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VivaLaEvolucion wrote:
So what's the matter with Brace Brace? It got a lot of not so great critcs, but I kind of still want to buy it since I don't trust in these things. Is the new album any good? Ppl in the shoutbox only mention songs from Lick Your Ticket. Should I get Brace Brace anyway? I need to handle my money more careful at the time :/
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philkoester wrote:
WOW!
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Sir_Ginge wrote:
listen to "something more (Tiefschwarz vocal remix)"
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Sophi1991 wrote:
<3
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cazzo_figata wrote:
hate tv (L)
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4elovechki wrote:
отличные чуваки)))
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Yago_madrid wrote:
Joder!!!!!!!!!! que bueno!!!!!!!!!!!!
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schreibo wrote:
ether radio = AWESOME
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AliceDropdAcid wrote:
!!!
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Strassenbelag wrote:
Wow... Just found them... Wow!
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LebaSalad wrote:
To Sacrifice a Child - YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
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dontwantback and xXrY4nXx added Chikinki to their libraries. yesterday evening
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kirstie wrote about Chikinki in a deleted journal. Tuesday evening
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endlessnights, ramirezdj, rewqyto and 4 other people added Chikinki to their libraries. Sunday evening
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Supersonic014 tagged Chikinki with electronic, indie rock and soft. Thursday evening
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Gilaventi wrote about Chikinki in New Artist Voting for the British Rock Artists League!. Thursday afternoon
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Gilaventi wrote about Chikinki in a deleted journal. Thursday afternoon
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marcemars, Kekstante, Zerotonine1979 and 28 other people added Chikinki to their libraries. 7 days ago
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ldntime tagged Chikinki with british, indie and electronic. 20 days ago
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frollein_anne tagged Chikinki with ‘seen live’. 28 days ago
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