The Ting Tings: 'That's Not My Name'

Released on Monday, May 12 2008

Published Wednesday, Apr 30 2008, 18:24 BST | By Alex Fletcher | 13 comments

The Tings Tings' success has come a little too easily for some critics. Singer Katie's pop past in girl group Total Knock Out (they supported Atomic Kitten and Steps, don't you know) provoked suspicion, while eyebrows were raised further when she admitted she didn't really know how to play the guitar. These cred-denting setbacks would halt the progress of less determined acts, but fortunately The Tings Tings have a trick up their sleeves - an ace new single.

The re-released 'That's Not My Name', the song that brought the band to our attention in 2007, is built around a hypnotic drum beat, plenty of hand-claps and a chanted chorus not a million miles away from 'Hey Mickey'. It's glorious fun and sure to go down a storm in sweaty indie discos. Like a well-shaken can of cola, this track's brimming with sticky, yummy, fizzy goodness - enough to silence the naysayers for now.

> Click here to watch the 'That's Not My Name' video

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gemma, sunderland, on June 28th, 2008
As soon as i heard this song i knew it would be a chart topper, it has both beat and danceability. Its one of them songs which make you smile and want to dance.

Ken, Manila, on June 6th, 2008
The Ting Tings is Love!! I totally love them. I purchased their CD from Amazon and I effing love it. I hope they become successful internationally like Leona etc.

Josh, on June 4th, 2008
What a load of cod!!!

Jo, UK, on May 30th, 2008
A catchy fun song that really grows on you. A great chorus, loud yet not shouty.

Leeann, on May 21st, 2008
Sounds like a whole lot of bad noise to me!

samual, wolves, on May 19th, 2008
andy from plymouth... HA

Katie (not White), Dublin, on May 19th, 2008
I've loved the Ting Tings when I first heard 'Great Dj' in February but then became my utimate favourite band when released 'That's Not My Name'. It's surefire to go high up in the charts and ends up knocking Madonna off the top spot. The album 'We Started Nothing' is brilliant too and I encourage everyone to buy it!

Heather, Glasgow, on May 19th, 2008
I have been a fan of the Ting Tings since I first discovered them on MySpace round about this time last year. All I can say is well done to them.They have brought pop back into the charts. Albeit slightly alternative pop but still. That's Not MyName has 'success' written all over it and I'm sure the album will do equally as good.

Jam in Manchester, on May 18th, 2008
Quite simply a victory!! WOO HOO!!!

Judy, Bristol, on May 10th, 2008
This is wonderful. I had never heard of the Ting Tings until I saw them on the box the other night and was prepared to be underwhelmed but I was hugely impressed.

JP, London, on May 8th, 2008
My favourite bit's when she says, "They call me Stacy" and "Maybe Joleisa". I like it more and more the more times I hear it. I'll be interested to see what the album is like.

Andy Plymouth, on May 3rd, 2008
Awesome track, wont hit the charts though, we all know thats controlled...

Chris, Merseyside, on April 30th, 2008
I'm a huge fan of The Ting Tings and although I was disappointed that 'Great DJ' didn't do as well as it deserved in the charts, I hope this does as it (aswell) deserves to.