The Ting Tings - Keep Your Head Up
The Ting Tings - We Walk

It’s easy to understand why Dr. Drew would want to bring in great bands to his show, Loveline. If you’ve never heard the show, it’s basically a platform for the 12-30 age group to call in about their problems. Whether it be that their skank of a girlfriend gave them crabs, or ‘my boyfriend doesn’t like me anymore,’ it’s full of witty greatness.

What’s even more, this Wednesday, June 11th, The Ting Tings (one of my favorite new UK bands) will be in the studio with Dr. Drew and his counterpart (whoever that is these days.) It used to be Adam Corolla, but I think Adam had a problem just talking and talking, and never really answering any questions.

If you’re not familiar with The Ting Tings OR Loveline, I really don’t know what to tell you. I included some more Ting Tings for your listening pleasure, but you can find the local listing of Dr. Drew here. I hope you enjoy the show as much as I do.

The Ting Tings - Shut Up and Let Me Go
Why we like it: It’s FUN! Whether you’re in a mood that needs fixing, or just wanna dance in your room in your cute panties and tank top, this is your new favorite disc. I, for one, don’t dance in panties, but it’s the visual I get when I put this record on. The Ting Tings got popular by playing house parties in England, and it’s easy to see why. Their electropop style will move you, even if you don’t want to be moved.

Why we don’t: I wanted to see how they pulled this off live, as the group is only made of 2 members. The answer is, brilliantly. I’m not annoyed on a first listen of this disc, or the 2nd, or the 3rd, so I really can’t find a reason to bitch. But, if you find a good reason NOT to like this british indie-pop record, you’re gonna have to let me know.

Like Artists: The Bird and The Bee, Kate Nash, Imogen Heap

Genre: indiepop, electronic, british

Why we like it: Cause I’ve had those glow sticks in my freezer forever, now it’s time to break them out and use em!! I have a feeling that if you put on this record at any given place, and at any given time, people are going to dance. It’s full of great beats, perfectly placed samples, and interesting bass lines. Usually remixing records and not making their own, SMD shines through with this new release. If you don’t want the whole disc, at least sign up for ‘Hustler.’ The best thing about this record is, you can put it on and chill out as well, you don’t ‘have’ to dance.
Why we don’t: Some synths can be quite ear-piercing. This is only occasionally, so, you won’t be bothered as you’re grooving, but you might wanna turn your treble down a bit. Screw your neighbors, they need to dance to, so put the bass up.
Like Artist: Digitalism, MSTRKRFT, Cut Copy
Genre: Electronic, Dance, New Rave