April 18th

Source: Sony BMG

Jules de Martino and Katie White aka The Ting Tings are the red hot new UK export that's leaving scorch marks wherever they turn with their debut single 'Great DJ' heralding review like: "sparkling riotous perfection" (Independent), "the next big thing" (Daily Mail), "by far the best pop band the UK's produced in years" (NME),"Killer Gossip-meets-Girls Aloud oeuvre" (Big Issue). Curious? You should be. Find out more here. What's their name? The Ting Tings. What's the buzz? Read below:

"Sparkling riotous perfection" Independent

"The next big thing" Daily Mail

"By far the best pop band the UK's produced in years" NME

"Killer Gossip-meets-Girls Aloud oeuvre" Big Issue

"Delirious and life-affirming" The Guardian

Dubbed the "Sonny and Cher of Salford", North England, Jules de Martino and Katie White aka The Ting Tings are set to unleash their distinctive brand of fun, kooky, cool electro pop in their debut release 'We Started Nothing' when it hits stores May 24.

The duo who met in after high school have undoubtedly started something with their ambition to "rock the foundations of pop music" producing infectious, outrageous first singles 'Great DJ' and 'That's Not My Name' that positiviely buzz with angular guitar work, whipsmart drumming and Katie's Blondie-esque vocals.

'We Started Nothing' in stores May 24

April 18th

Source: MTV.co.uk

A host of acts have been announced for this year’s Glastonbury Festival including Jamie T, The Cribs, Biffy Clyro and The National.

They’re all playing the John Peel Stage at the June event, while Kings Of Leon, The Verve and the greatest rapper alive Jay-Z are headlining.

Also added to the JP stage- which used to be the New Bands Tent- are The Ting Tings, The Futureheads, Spiritualized and Reverend And The Makers.

Leonard Cohen, Hot Chip and Massive Attack will also play.

Tickets are still available while the full line-up will be announced May 1.

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