Prince, Jamiroquai, The Brand New Heavies, David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Chic, Sister Sledge, George Michael, Madonna, Funk, Soul, Pop & Dance!
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"It warms the cockles of my heart knowing that there's still some great music out there, and Chichino certainly play great music!" - Gary Bushell, TV critic and journalist
"Chichino could keep the likes of Kylie off the No.1 spot!" - Sandman Magazine
"We love them....that's why we signed them!" - The Junk Label
"Every Little Thing is absolutely stunning" - Paul Wappat, BBC Radio Newcastle
"Sexy and funky" - Yorkshire Evening Post
"One of the finest live bands for some considerable time" - The Leeds Guide
"Chichino make it all sound and feel so easy, they've absolutely nailed their chosen genre" - toxicpete.co.uk
"A refreshing change to the depressing indie rockers that are flooding the scene at the moment" - whisperinandhollerin.com
"It's about time that the UK had a good soul band that can hold their own against our US counterparts, and I feel Chichino could be that act!" - Soul up North magazine
"Every Little Thing is utterly fantastic! The best slice of slinky soul/pop I've heard in an age!" - The Crack magazine
Contagious, addictive, infectious, exuberant, gloriously upbeat, funky and totally unconventional, Chichino have mass appeal and bags of personality.
The Leeds based band create and present their intelligently crafted, pulsating fusion of pop and funk with an enthusiasm which is calculated to push your get-up-and-dance button.
'Everybody’s doing it' I’m informed with a wicked grin.....'Doing what exactly?' I answer rather nervously, which is met with peals of laughter from the fabulously sassy lead vocalist Narelle, who stylishly puts the ‘chic’ into Chichino. The band kick into 2 bars of what will be their jaunty teaser single from the debut album and leave you in absolutely no doubt they are firmly back on the music radar.
Not frightened of exploring new challenges, changes of direction and line-up, their refreshing sound echo’s some of their musical influences: - Jamiroquai, Donna Summer, Prince and Stevie Wonder to name but a few. All of this translates into an effortlessly cool Chichino sound.
Narelle shifts from super sultry to dance floor diva without missing a beat, delivering astonishing vocals and always looking like she is simply having the best time ever.
The debut album is a pure gem of blended musical talent and sheer enjoyment of performing, which is skilfully woven into each track.
It’s no surprise to hear that the band have performed gigs at designer Karen Millen’s house (precariously balanced above the swimming pool), supported soul singer Mica Paris and have been billed alongside the likes of The Feeling, Sugababes, Bass Hunter and Tony Hadley. They have recently completed collaboration with a Right Said Fred – reworking “Don’t Talk Just Kiss” with the boys just for fun.
Whilst the UK is now catching on to the Chichino sound, Australia and the USA are showing interest also, with a previous single gaining airplay on Triple M FM and Triple J in Australia and stations from Miami, Pittsburgh and Los Angeles picking up the track Stateside.
With a fast growing live reputation, Chichino remains one of the most exciting new acts on the circuit at the moment. Note to self:- do not miss seeing Chichino play live – it is pure, unadulterated entertainment!
Chichino have also worked with a number of companies on launch events and parties. These include:
Radisson Hotels, Radisson Edwardian Mayfair, Toyota, HBOS, Leeds City Council, The Living Room (Leeds & London), Karen Millen, Made in Leeds Magazine, Accent Clothing (Leeds), GVA Grimley.
FOR CONTACT, BOOKING ENQ & INFO PLEASE EMAIL - chichinobookings@googlemail.com
Check out our new promo video of a new Chichino track 'This Is It'! This was filmed whilst we were in the studio working on our forthcoming album which is due out sometime in 2009:
Animated video for our track 'It Could Happen To You' which reached number 7 in the Music Week Commercial Club charts in 2007:
Just wanted to let you know that our debut single CRAZY featuring amazingly talented Sarah Brown and supported by DJs from BBC Radio 1, Kiss FM, Ministry of Sound, Hed Kandi and many others has reached NO. 1 on Junodownload in the first week of sales! It's now available in most of the major mp3 stores so if you like it support the scene and buy one now!!! :)
Chichino!! You were amazing last night at The Wardrobe!! I love the new tracks an am just so excited about the album!! I'm waiting in anticpiation, you guys are gonna be HUGE!!! xxx
Definately coming to the gig at the Wardrobe on Sat! You guys sound like you have been very busy from reading your newsletter! Can't wait to hear the new stuff live!! x
Hey you funky - sexy getting more n more dancey by the second Chichino-iolas
Yeah Lara and I both intend to make the gig ... I'm mega excited to hear your new stuff ( and after seeing Andy shake his tush - I think ther'll have to be a dance off)
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