Chikinki

Bristol, England-based band formed in 1997 by Rupert Browne (vocals), Ed East (guitar), Steve Bond (drums), Boris Exton (keyboards) and Trevor Wensley (keyboards).

Setting up base in a house in the city’s Bedminster district, the quintet began a prolific period of composing and recording material that reflected the members’ diverse musical interests.

Chikinki’s experimental mixture of indie pop and electronica was heard to immediate effect on the Telephone Heroes EP, released independently in summer 2000.