Salford duo The Ting Tings have spoken about their decision to shun celebrity culture when making their second album.
The Ting Tings came, saw and conquered in the space of just one summer. A series of hit singles led to their celebrated debut album, which immediately raced into the upper echelons of the charts.
Immaculate pop, The Ting Tings soundtracked the festival season playing some fantastic shows. The Salford duo were instantly recognisable, scoring several Top Ten singles as the sun shone across the nation.
However in order to construct a follow up The Ting Tings decided to leave British behind. The duo moved to Berlin in order to focus on their songwriting, leaving behind their life in Manchester.
Speaking to the NME, though, Katie White and Jules De Martino explained that the decision was not a difficult one to take. Referring to their debut album, De Martino said: “We didn’t want to go back to Salford and do the same thing again”.
Katie White agreed: “One of the reasons why we didn’t go back to Manchester (was) because I think you can go back to Manchester, be a minor celebrity, get a few free drinks if you go to the Night & Day and pat yourself on the back. I’d rather just make music.”
Recorded in Berlin, The Ting Tings new album has been surrounded in rumour. At one point allegedly titled ‘Kunst’ the pair have kept shows this summer to a minimum, giving fans a rare preview of new material.
Teaming up with Calvin Harris, the pair’s comeback single ‘Hands’ is set to be released on October 11th. Matching two of the biggest pop stars in the UK, the single is a typically infectious release.
Meanwhile, the wait for The Ting Tings second album goes on with the Salford duo set to release the new LP this October.
The Ting Tings are due to release ‘Hands’ on October 11th.
