We Started Nothing - Ting Tings Reviews

Checking out the latest albums of bands appearing at Glastonbury has so far proven to be a less than rivoting affair, The Ting Tings however bring a bit of cheer and whilst they are more poppy than alternative, they are at least relative fun and their electro tinged pop is more than likeable and acceptable to the majority I imagine. ...  Read the complete review

The union of Pop and Indie is a fraught and shady undertaking, full of angst and uncertainties. Will Pop's bright and brash forwardness scare Indie off? Will Indie's scruffy nonchalance repel Pop? Will Pop be smart enough? Can Indie be pretty enough? Quite frankly, it's generally a liaison best avoided at all costs. Except, ...  Read the complete review

My first impression of the Ting Tings was whats that name all about?! Well according to Wikipedia its the first name of a chinese colleague of Katie White who fronts the band. Katie hails from Salford and her partner in crime is Jules De Martino who is from Cumbria. Both members were originally in a 3 piece band called Dear Eskimo. They were ...  Read the complete review

Arriving suddenly in the spring of 2008, The Ting Tings quickly made a name for themselves. But are they more than just a gimmick one hit wonder. This album is a mixed bag of events. Who are they: Ting Tings are a duo made up of Jules De Martino (drums, vocals) and Katie White who provides the lead vocals On this ...  Read the complete review

Bright young things The Ting Tings have a single view of the record industry as is today: it's rubbish. Filled with marketing and image and not enough substance, they've elected to challenge it, one insubstantial pop-rock song at a time. They've got a very simple setup - Katie White does the singing and guitar stuff, and Jules De Martino does ...  Read the complete review

There's something about the name that just makes them seem like a bundle of pop fun. and my gosh does this album back that up. From start to end you are submersed in a world of fun synth sounds and energetic drum beats- if you ever want an album to give you some energy and put a smile on your face, this manages it with ...  Read the complete review

Despite the current media backlash against the Ting Tings, I still love them. And it's easy to see why. This album offers straightforward blondie- inspired pop to the same standard as their contemporaries Album opener is Great DJ is a classic, the singer sings the lyrics as if they were some postmodern nursery rhyme. The riffs are ...  Read the complete review

The Ting Tings are a two piece band from Salford in the UK. Formed of Katie White and Jules De Martino, the band were sure to be compared to the most famous other two piece band around today, The White Stripes (not least because Katie shares a last name with their lead singer, Jack White). Whilst the two bands may be on a similar level in terms ...  Read the complete review

heard the single 'that's not my name' and instantly rushed out and purchased this album, initially I was disappointed but by the third listen I was hooked. Its a fairly short album at around 50 mins and only 10 songs but its 50 mins of brilliant songs! The Ting Tings comprise of 2 members (often referred to al the Salford duo) Jules De ...  Read the complete review