Chikinki are an Electro-pop band from Bristol, England (some band members are currently living in Berlin, Germany). The band formed at Hiatt Baker Hall at the University of Bristol in 1996/7. Originally there were six members: Rupert Henry James Browne (vocals), Ed East (rhythm guitar), Steve Bond (drums), Simon (Boris) Exton (keyboards), Luke Sherwood (lead guitar) and Trevor Wensely (saxophone). They were briefly joined by a 7th member, a bass player, Frank, but the experiment did not last. After gigging regularly 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 Bristol label Sink and Stove Records who released their debut album 'Experiment with Mother' and the 'Like It or Leave It' EP. The band simultaneously joined Island Records and re-recorded and re-released some of this material th

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