The Ting Tings Score 2nd Gold Single

The Ting Tings Score 2nd Gold Single

Tour With P!nk Kicks off September 15

NEW YORK, April 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ting Tings latest single, "That's Not My Name" is shaping up to be a Top 40 hit with an audience of over 5 million people listening on over 130 stations across the United States. "That's Not My Name" has been certified Gold for sales in excess of over 616,000 digital singles sold. This follows the band's certified Gold single "Shut Up And Let Me Go," which has sold in excess of 800,000 digital singles. A video for "That's Not My Name" was directed by Alex & Liane (Bloc Party, Sam Sparro) and is currently #17 on VH1's Top 20 Countdown. Billboard Magazine proclaimed "'That's Not My Name' is a sassy singalong anthem," while the New York Times called it "the band's most irresistible track so far."

The Ting Tings, renowned for their incredibly upbeat and high-energy live performances, will join P!nk on her Funhouse world tour. The arena tour will kick off September 15th in Seattle and stop in San Jose, Houston, Phoenix and Fairfax. More dates to be announced soon (see itinerary below). The Ting Tings are fresh off the heels of a sold out U.S. club tour which culminated with the band delivering an outstanding live spectacle performance at this year's Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

Some recent press accolades:

"They've got plenty of hooks, energy and smarts" - Chicago Tribune

"Ting Tings Set Brooklyn On Fire" - NY Examiner

"...anthem "That's Not My Name" that had everyone in the tent singing along to every word." - Jambase

"a full-on dance party" - popwreckoning

"Ting Tings can put on a hell of a live show" - Seattle Weekly

"the duo packs a hook-laden, incredibly fun punch." - Chicago Tribune

The Ting Tings on Tour with P!nk (tickets on sale May 2, 2009)

9/15/09 Seattle, WA @ WAMU Theatre
9/17/09 San Jose, CA @ HP Pavilion
9/20/09 Glendale, AZ @ Jobing.com Arena
9/24/09 Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
9/28/09 Fairfax, VA @ The Patriot Center

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www.columbiarecords.com

Source: Sony Columbia Records

CONTACT: Benny Tarantini of Columbia Records, Media, +1-212-833-5858,
Benny.Tarantini@sonymusic.com

Web Site: http://www.columbiarecords.com/

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