Tikkle Me was a Swedish band from

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which was formed in 2006 by Frida Herchenröther and Karin Taberman. The band is signed to the Skellefteå-based record label

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. Herchenröther writes the songs and sings in live performances while Taberman plays the keyboard. Lately the band included more visual elements of their live performances including background dancers and background projections. Tikkle Me has played at some of the biggest Swedish festivals, including Peace & Love,

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and Emmaboda; they've also played in

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(particularly at

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) and

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History

The band started in 2006 from members of the now-defunct band Fairy Floss. After years of live performances the band released their EP ''Butterflies In My Tummy'' on

2009. The following year, they released their second EP ''Wake Up'' on the same label and later the same year, they released their self-titled debut album.

Discography

* 2009 – ''Butterflies In My Tummy'' (EP) * 2010 – ''Blow My Brains Out'' * 2010 – ''Wake Up'' (EP) * 2010 – ''Tikkle Me'' (Album) * 2014 – ''What is Real'' (Album)

References

External links

* http://www.westsidefabrication.se/bands/tikkle-me/ * http://folket.se/kulturnoje/1.986635 * http://sverigesradio.se/sida/artikel.aspx?programid=1142&artikel=3129655 * http://folket.se/kulturnoje/1.657792 {{DEFAULTSORT:Tikkle Me Swedish indie pop groups Musical groups established in 2006 Musical groups from Södermanland County Culture in Eskilstuna