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The Ting Tings recruited for Apple iPod ad

The Ting Tings, Islington Mill, Salford, Manchester, October 19, 2007.                Pic: Claire Morris

The Ting Tings, Islington Mill, Salford, Manchester, October 19, 2007. Pic: Claire Morris

Manc duo follow in Bob Dylan, U2's and, er, The Vines' footsteps

The Ting Tings track 'Shut Up And Let Me Go' is featured on new Apple iPod and iTunes TV advert.

The track is taken from their debut album 'We Started Nothing', which is out on May 19 (and available to download from May 18).

The clip is already being aired in the US and set to spread over 22 countries over the coming weeks. They follow in the footsteps of bands like The Vines and Jet, plus legends including Bob Dylan, U2 and Paul McCartney, who have all supplied music for the iconic ads. You can watch The Ting Tings's iPod ad below.

Meanwhile the band are set to release their new single 'That’s Not My Name' on May 12.

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