The Ting Tings 'Shut Up' for Sessions

As one of Britain's latest indie-pop exports, the Ting Tings have managed to propel past their U.K. counterparts with the help of a short yet memorable television commercial. Earlier this year, Apple featured the group's song 'Shut Up and Let Me Go' in one of its psychedelic iPod ads, causing couch potatoes everywhere to bop their heads and tap their feet. For those unfamiliar with the performers behind the infectious song, the Ting Tings are actually a duo composed of Jules De Martino (drums, guitar, vocals) and Katie White (vocals, guitar, bass drum). But with the crafty use of loop pedals, the energetic pair are able to deliver their boisterous, pop-tinged sound during live performances.

Despite the sudden success they have received, the Ting Tings look to remain grounded, which is one of the reasons they titled their debut album 'We Started Nothing.' AOL sat with De Martino and White to find out the story behind their onomatopoeic band name and what they really think of America.