Chikinki

The Profile

Chikinki are a five-piece British band from Bristol known for fusing indie rock, new wave and electronic elements. Their 2004 album Lick Your Ticket showcases synth-driven arrangements and Rupert Browne’s distinctive vocals.

Five Englishmen from Bristol; released Lick Your Ticket in 2004; synth-heavy blend of indie, new wave, pop, and electronic; vocals by Rupert Browne with cryptic protest lyrics.

A Bristol five-piece mixing indie rock, new wave, pop, and electronic textures, with synths front and center. Lick Your Ticket (2004) is praised for originality and impact. Rupert Browne’s wounded-yet-uplifted vocals tie it together, delivering cryptic protest lyrics. High-voltage themes: lust, despair, excess, paranoia, euphoria.