Switchflicker Records is an independent British

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based in

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, England. The company was established in 2000 by Jayne Compton. Performers signed to the label include

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, Chloe Poems and formerly

The Ting Tings The Ting Tings are an English indie pop duo from Salford, Greater Manchester formed in 2007. The band consists of Katie White (vocals, guitar, bass drums, bass guitar, cowbells) and Jules De Martino (drums, lead guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, ...

, who launched their career at the label. In 2008, members of

wrote critical comments on their

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about what they believe to be inflated prices charged by the label for their single, "

That's Not My Name "That's Not My Name" is the debut single of British musical duo the Ting Tings. The song was originally released as a double A-side with "Great DJ" by independent record label Switchflicker Records on 28 May 2007. After heavy promotion from B ...

", asserting that the company was "cashing in" on the band's success at the expense of their fans. The label responded in a published statement, noting that they were doing nothing wrong as they owned the stock and were selling remaining copies in line with the record's value at the time: Following this dispute, The Ting Tings signed with

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, having received assurances from Columbia that they would retain sufficient

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over their music.

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