The Ting Tings!

The next album release that I'm eagerly anticipating is We Started Nothing by The Ting Tings. You've surely heard them by now - if not the almost-annoying-but-somehow-really-fun 'Great DJ', then definitely 'Shut Up And Let Me Go' (used in a US iTunes commercial) or 'That's Not My Name' (the current UK single).

Katie White and Jules De Martino's spunky brand of indie-electro-pop might not be anything new, but it's darn good and undeniably catchy (as anyone who has heard 'Great DJ' and its 'the drums... the drums... the drums...' hook can attest to!). The Ting Tings aren't all high-energy romps, though - in a live KCRW set sometime in 2007, they showed a gentler side with the pretty 'Traffic Light.'

What sets The Ting Tings apart from the rest is lead vocalist Katie's edgy but appealing style and the fresh instrumentation. Simple guitar, synth, bass, and drum arrangements allow the melodies and fun hooks to shine.

Give them a listen - you won't be disappointed! :)

Here are a few extra 'tings' for ya:

• That's Not My Name (Soul Seekerz Radio Edit) (320kb/s)
• Great DJ (Promo CDM) (m4a)
  1. Great DJ (7th Heaven Remix)
  2. Great DJ (7th Heaven Dub)
  3. Great DJ (Calvin Harris Remix)
  4. Great DJ (7th Heaven Radio Edit)
  5. Great DJ (Original Radio Edit)
  

Enjoy! Cheery bye, Scarlett

The Ting Tings!