In the beginning I was thinking, ‘Any Minute Now’ this will pick up, especially when hearing the intro to ‘Handle It’, which samples Michael Jackson’s ‘They Don’t Really Care About Us’ – crazy beat. The reggae-tinged ‘Man Down’ is perhaps the minute that lifts this mixtape out of mediocrity. Angel uses the Caribbean – infused [...]
Set in a village in Ireland, ‘The Girl Who Couldn’t Smile’ is Dunphy’s fourth novel, narrating his experiences as a childcare worker in ‘Little Scamps’, a crèche for children with special needs. When Dunphy starts working in Little Scamps he is met with complete chaos created by children who have never learned discipline and care [...]
Jake Bugg, not a stage name surely… we’re not convinced that it is. He’s so fresh onto the music scene that his bio is still being penned, so we cannot confirm this. What we do know about this young new talent is that Bugg, (kinda starting to sound pretty cool) listens to and is influenced [...]
Whether you are a young woman or an old man, or an old woman or a young man, or somewhere in the middle, you must read Caitlin Moran’s ‘How To Be A Woman.’ Don’t be put off by the title, which implies this is a step-by-step guide to femininity, a bit like a recipe or [...]
In the beginning I was thinking, ‘Any Minute Now’ this will pick up, especially when hearing the intro to ‘Handle It’, which samples Michael Jackson’s ‘They Don’t Really Care About Us’ – crazy beat. The reggae-tinged ‘Man Down’ is perhaps the minute that lifts this mixtape out of mediocrity. Angel uses the Caribbean – infused [...]
Set in a village in Ireland, ‘The Girl Who Couldn’t Smile’ is Dunphy’s fourth novel, narrating his experiences as a childcare worker in ‘Little Scamps’, a crèche for children with special needs. When Dunphy starts working in Little Scamps he is met with complete chaos created by children who have never learned discipline and care [...]
Jake Bugg, not a stage name surely… we’re not convinced that it is. He’s so fresh onto the music scene that his bio is still being penned, so we cannot confirm this. What we do know about this young new talent is that Bugg, (kinda starting to sound pretty cool) listens to and is influenced [...]
Whether you are a young woman or an old man, or an old woman or a young man, or somewhere in the middle, you must read Caitlin Moran’s ‘How To Be A Woman.’ Don’t be put off by the title, which implies this is a step-by-step guide to femininity, a bit like a recipe or [...]
Chronicling over 150 manuscripts owned by English Monarchs, dating between the 8th and 16th century, this exhibition at the British Library illuminates both the inclinations of these artefacts famous patrons and the social context in which they were created, as well as giving a rich insight into the monastic art form itself. Initial displays delineate [...]
Keys was a naturally artistically gifted child, she slipped on her first set of ballet shoes at the age of four, ‘I danced to live piano and my teacher said I had natural rhythm.’ They say blame it on the parents and we certainly can for Elenor’s father helped develop the sound that she has [...]
‘Meet the Adebanjos’ is a brand new family sitcom about a British-African family living in London. In an entertaining way it deals with how a larger than life Dad struggles to instil his traditional African values in his British household. Therightmag met up with the creators Andrew and Debra, who told us, ‘It aims to [...]
Rising out of the House scene is Rebecca Knight who provided vocals for the contagious summer 2010 track by D-Malice called ‘Poison’. Purring her way through the lyrics she entrances listeners providing us with a thoroughly enjoyable House tune supported by smooth beats. Once you have heard this track, you will wonder what’s next? ‘Right [...]
Usually when you see an age restriction it is to stop minors from buying alcohol, cigarettes or entering a club. Picking up 18+, I was wary. This book however, restricts no one. With a title revealing little and a less than inviting cover, appearances are deceiving! As I delved deeper into the multi-contributor 18+, I [...]
‘The music that attracts me the most is music with honesty.’ Therightmag reviewed Lauren Pritchard’s Wasted in Jackson last year and we were impressed. Why? Lauren has a unique voice and style mostly attributed to soul music, but don’t pigeon-hole her until you actually hear the album. Artists usually take to the ‘land of opportunity’ [...]
Editorial Assistant Ella reviews ‘Random Acts of Heroic Love.’ Danny Scheinmann (Black Swan) Why did you pick up this book? I did my dissertation on book clubs and had heard that it was part of the Richard and Judy Book Club Pick, it stood out from the other titles as it was quite a statement. [...]
Street Lit reviews are written by members of the public. Reviewers give their initial thoughts half way through reading their book and then leave a final comment once they finish. Readers are welcome to follow on with comments if they have read the book or are interested in reading the book. Events Organiser Ben reviews [...]
Check out our interview with Nigerian singer/songwriter Asa, who we caught up with performing at her showcase in London this month. Performing live at the BBC, The Right Copy had the privilege of watching Asa sing songs from her upcoming album “Beautiful Imperfection.”
The slender image on the cover of ‘Late Nights & Early Mornings’ was not someone I recognised, but the sultry tones were. This star was one half of the Neo-soul duo Floetry. Marsha Ambrosius’ solo offering for 2011 is not for the faint hearted, she introduces us to her sexual musings with ‘Anticipation’ and had [...]
Wilde’s famous script brings together a topical tale of political corruption of ignorant youth and blackmail between parties. Lord Robert Chiltern is the designated target of Mrs. Cheveley, who deals him a cruel hand of blackmail with deliciously devilish ambition. The play opens with a scene shared between two unlikeable ladies in complaint about their [...]
Street Lit reviews are written by members of the public. Reviewers give their initial thoughts half way through reading their book and then leave a final comment once they finish. Readers are welcome to follow on with comments if they have read the book or are interested in reading the book. Amisha reviewed Shantaram, Gregory [...]
Street Lit reviews are written by members of the public. Reviewers give their initial thoughts half way through reading their book and then leave a final comment once they finish. Readers are welcome to follow on with comments if they have read the book or are interested in reading the book. Selina reviewed The Family, [...]
What does it take to start up a record label? Former actress Faye and former Marketeer Gemma told TheRightMag everything that we need to know. A little over three years ago this duo embarked on a venture that would see them managing a small roster of artists from well-known chart toppers, Toploader to Leicester newcomers These [...]
TheRightCopy.co.uk caught up with Teddy/Silencer, one of Grimes leading producers, we spoke on his past experiences within the music industry and where he’s looking to take his talents in future. Teddy has worked with plenty of the industry top artists such as Skepta, Lethal B, Tempa T, JME and many others…… When Did You Get [...]
Stardust, Joseph Kanon (Simon & Schuster) The unnecessary details were one of the many things that let this potentially thrilling read down. Upon picking up Stardust I was ready to be transported to a world of lights camera and action, full of shock, betrayal and jealousy. The betrayal and jealousy that Kanon provided was unrealistic [...]
TheRightCopy.co.uk has grown very quickly over the past few months, now we would like to write about you the users. Whether you’re a musician, artist or writer we’d like to showcase your work on our website. Simply give us a description of your work and also a little bit about yourself and see your work [...]
On Saturday 5th March, World Book Day extended its family to World Book Night. Traditionally on World Book Day events are held around the country and schools are given countless vouchers to encourage children and adults to pick up a book. This year, however, was extra special as publishers, authors and 20,000 passionate book lovers [...]
We joined the aptly named ‘Japanese Fighting Fish’ on their ‘Fish Tour’ at The Bowery in London where they played to an enthusiastic audience who were also touring with them. Now those are some dedicated fans.
Former Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker’s ‘Give The Drummer Some’ displays fantastic drumming and production skills. Travis leads off with ‘Can a Drummer Get Some’ featuring Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Swizz Beatz and Game, which does the job as a great intro to the following 11 tracks. This is literally an Old Skool reunion party [...]
Londoner by address, American by birth, Metis (pronounced Meh-tease) has a new mixtape called ‘Atlas’, which maps out a musical journey that you may want to jump on. Aside from the sound effects that can sometimes derail a mixtape, Metis’ flow stays on track and overcomes what could have been a disaster. With the aid of [...]
It may seem as if he’s come out nowhere but K Koke has been doing his rounds on the music circuit for a while now, he created such a buzz when his Fire in the Booth freestyle reached over 1million views, and now Jay Z’s Roc Nation have signed him. This grafter sold 10,000 of his [...]
Of Beasts & Beings, Ian Holding (Simon & Schuster) Holding’s follow-up to the critically acclaimed Unfeeling (2005) is a story divided into two parts, with each character enduring the toils of life in modern Zimbabwe just to exist. The vivid descriptions, both physical and emotive, are particularly poignant in bringing the war-torn villages to [...]
If you’re going to do something, you should do it well and try as they may, not all musicians succeed…. twice. Asa, however, has managed to create an album that has the ordinarily mute music journalist nodding their heads to the inspiring sounds of ‘Beautiful Imperfection’. Not a complete departure from her self-titled debut album [...]
Did you ever wonder where Toploader the international chart toppers who brought us their own version of ‘Dancing in The Moonlight’ went? Check out our interview with the Joe and Dan to find out what they have been up to. ‘Never Stop Wondering’ is the first single of their new album, yeah we know we’ve [...]
West Londoner Shakka showed TRC around his stomping ground and gave us a little taste into what life as a cunning musician is like and why he does what he does. Check out the interview here. Download the mixtape below The Shakka Crown Affair by Shakka
Call him the man behind the music, call him Ruff Squad’s producer,or call him Rapid, we like to call him when we want to hear how he comes up with such good beats for his partners in grime, such as Tinchey Stryder and Devlin and to find out what else he’s working on. Follow Rapid [...]
Up and coming artist/producer from East London, Milo got into music from an early age where he found his true life passion. He started off by teaming up with family friend Artbeat, to combine and utilise each others talents to create music. Milo has a witty and intelligent flow that is recognised by all that [...]
TRC caught up with Starboy Nathan on an honest day when he was willing to tell us exactly what he thinks of other UK acts and the media. ‘I think the UK media would rather support an American artist than a British one’ We’re loving the UK music scene right now and so does Starboy [...]
TRC caught up with Kadija Kamara at Mau Mau, Portobello. Catch Kadija perfoming songs from her new album ‘Changes’ (available on itunes and in stores) Monday 18th at the Freedom Bar, Soho, London.
TRC met musician and yoga hotelier, Michael Franti at EMI where he told us about the worthy cause that has led him to walk around bare foot, shedding the shoes and socks society opts for. He also explained the importance of putting the best into everything in order to get the best out. ‘The Sound [...]
The name Jennifer Hudson evokes memories of a Grammy-winning voice with an incredible range, and the opener to her new album ‘I Remember Me’ fulfils that expectation. ‘Noone Gonna Love You’ is beautiful, but is it one of many songs that will make ‘I Remember Me’ magic album number two for ‘J Hud’? Do you [...]
Sisterhood, Inspiring a Sense of Togetherness, giving Opportunities and Voicing Ambition, in short is Sistova, a non-profit community interest organisation that provides a platform for young creatives to showcase their talents. TRC got the chance to see them at work at one of their events- ‘Style and Substance’- aimed at promoting, empowering and celebrating female talent, [...]
Over the windy beach check out TRC’s interview with KidaKudz, if you strain to hear, here is a quick description on one of Nigeria’s hottest talent Kida Kudz TRC spent a couple of days in Nigeria, where we caught up with rising star Kida Kudz Kida Kudz (Kayode Odesanya) first started rapping at the age of 15. [...]
No it isn’t a typo, Sossick (pronounced so sick) is the man behind big beats that are creating a buzz in Nigeria right now. He is a master of many trades and despite what his name might say he looked very well when we caught up with him in his Lagos studio.
TRC brought our readers an exclusive interview with Michael Franti last month, we even threw in a live session where you got a sneak peak at his new material due out on Monday. It is ‘Rock and Roll, with a whole lot of soul’ and more, a bit of pop, reggae and folk? Hard to describe [...]
Multi-tasker and one man band Jon Janes makes up The Mountains and The Trees. Check out the video to find out why he chose this name, and about the perks of living in Newfoundland, Canada. Visit www.http://www.myspace.com/themountainsandthetrees and join him on facebook http://www.facebook.com/themountainsandthetrees
Sometimes you fancy something healthy, but a lot of the time it’s easier to grab something on the go and difficult to take the time out to cook. There are a lot of us with cookbooks that we’ve never used and pots that lay trapped at the back of the kitchen cupboard. Today may be the [...]
Gaga is back to treat her ‘little monsters’ to fresh tracks off her second album Born This Way. But does it live up to Gaga’s international bestselling debut album The Fame Game? In a word, no. The album is predominantly dance-based music, mixed with heavy beats ready for the clubs rather than the pop/RnB/dance combination [...]
If bearing witness to a murder isn’t disturbing enough, imagine knowing the killer, imagine knowing that you could be next…if you don’t keep quiet. From the outset of this book you know the crime and the killer, but it doesn’t kill the drama. It still manages to leave you on edge wondering whether Fiona, Zak, [...]
Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s ‘Nomad’ is a provocative biography full of theories on how to solve the problem of radical Islam and improving the conditions of Muslim women. The book gives an insight into what life was like for Ali and the negative impact and influences her religion had on her immediate and extended family. Holding [...]
TRC bumped into Stephanie on the train who was reading Die Löwin von Aquitanien It’s in German and I’ve already read it three times. I don’t think it has been translated into English but it is about Richard I mother Eleanor of Aquitaine. The writer is young but very good, and as an historical novel that [...]
Since the album showcase earlier this year TRC have been impatiently waiting to reveal their thoughts on Toploader’s return. It’s been so long since the former Toploader hype occurred that we could call this a ‘Restart’ as the sound is nothing like it was before . Introducing us to their new music is Marrakech, an effective [...]
Electro-shagging and musical flirting combine to make Eskinzo, a daring musical combination that didn’t put TRC off talking to the Italian duo who admit to being old-fashioned. ‘Eskinzo started as a music composition game between my vocals and Luk on the guitar’ Mat and Luk joined forces in 2009 when both were already occupied with [...]
I quite often find myself enjoying songs in the Top 10 nowadays, most of which are made by my peers! It’s a great time for UK music on the whole. East London has been on the music map long before garage artists like Kano from East Ham and Tinchy Stryder started making hits, but Hackney [...]
Don’t you love it when a plan comes together? We certainly do, and come together they did one sunny day in East London where vocalist Rebecca was hosting auditions. The X wasn’t even a factor in choosing the right members, the people that will eventually make up Gospel Essence have to shine.
If you haven’t been drawn in by the brunette running away in a red dress on the underground then let me pique your interest on a very interesting read. Daughters of Fortune is strong enough to rival the works of Jilly Cooper, and while there are no horses in sight, Tara Hyland opens us up [...]
Last Tuesday TRC made their way to their second Style and Substance show produced by the wonderful ladies at Sistova. East London’s Queen of Hoxton played host to the likes of Grace–the shockingly good female beatboxer that impersonated an elephant to perfection and sister-duo ‘Essence’, who drew us in with their style and substance. Today, [...]
Kadija has been busy since we first saw her support Yolanda Brown at the o2 last year and at her own Gig at Mau Mau. A brand new video is in the works and a new album is also forthcoming. If you haven’t heard of this lovely young lady yet, then head over to www.kadijakamara.com for [...]
We met the cast of ‘Meet The Adebanjos’ at their press screening this week. We were impressed by what we saw. As we always say, don’t take our word for it. Visit the website and sign up now to watch the hilarious family comedy series and do let us know if we’re wrong. Launching online [...]
The Essence girls grabbed our attention immediately. We mentioned their style in our previous post but we weren’t sure if we’d be able to find the words to describe their effortless flow and charisma. Becky and Josie heated up the stage with their song Stiletto Shoes and as if the vibe they gave wasn’t enough, [...]
People are always trying to tell us what’s good for us and, what isn’t. The latest person is 15-year old Dionne Bromfield, whose new album ‘Good For The Soul’ is out today. Where do we start? TRC have been waiting a while to hear what this unique voice has to offer to the masses–now we [...]
Veronica Cecil takes you back to a time when the Democratic Republic of Congo was just about to start enjoying its colonial emancipation and the capital was still called Léopoldville, not Kinshasa. Moving back to Africa after escaping the trappings of the apartheid era that was causing irreparable rifts in South Africa, was not something [...]
‘It’s just about people who have got something to say, art is communication at the highest level, I’ve always fought against the idea that one is just one type of artist, this breaks down barriers’-Nick Knight. As we sat in what appeared to be a dark dungeon in Shoreditch sipping coffee and orange juice on [...]
The Right Copy first came across Lily at Style and Substance in February and she was shockingly good. The voice that sang out the lyrics for her single ‘Crazy’ was only enhanced by the acoustic guitar that strummed beside her. We caught up with the talented singer/songwriter who told us about when she joined the music [...]
TheRightCopy.co.uk caught up with rising star AKS. His ’Bus Stop’ EP raised a few questions and being a naturally nosey bunch, TRC wanted to find out about the man behind the music. Check out AKS’s latest video Download The Bus Stop EP Press Release - AKS-TheBusStopEP_PR_km Download EP - http://thebusstopep.com Follow on Twitter - @AKSonline Facebook: www.facebook.com/iamAKS Myspace: [...]
Liverpudlian Jo Birchall has a soothing voice that makes the rain sound romantic on the grimmest of days. TRC had the opportunity to watch the blonde bombshell perform, and will soon bring you our thoughts on her upcoming album ‘Something To Say’. www.twitter.com/Jo_Birchall www.jobirchall.com
Grace Savage stirred the interests of the TRC team when she performed at Style and Substance in April. This did not diminish as she gave us an exclusive performance right on the streets of London. Follow her @ twitter.com/_GraceSavage Join her Facebook Page @ facebook.com/GraciousBeatbox
TRC joined Talay Riley in London to celebrate the launch of his latest single Make You Mine. Check out his live performance of ‘Say’ at Yo Yo’s. For more information about what Taley is up to check out his Facebook. Twitter: @TalayRiley
The Right Copy met up with rising star and stylist Ashleigh Ashley, who has an infectious laugh and inimitable style that is catching on within the live music circuit. Find out more about the artist that is Ashleigh Ashley at ashleighashleydoesmusic.blogspot.com or on twitter
TRC stumbled across a track that is making people do crazy things on the dancefloor in Scandinavia. Ode to the Bouncer has been written for each and every one of us that has ever wanted to put a bouncer back in their place, but were sober enough to realise that this was not a good [...]
Her name alone sounds like a song. Fallulah is a Danish artist that knows how to entice and work a crowd. Her hushed melodic whispers carried those that were present at the Bowery over Bridges as she gave us her all while singing Give Us a Little Love. Feel free to give her a [...]
Imagine it: You. Your own creative abilities turned into business model; a business model with a positive social mission. A design company that promotes going ‘green’. A music company that supports social issues through album sales. A company for the greater good of the community. You can already hear the applause. It’s time to take things to the next level [...]
TRC caught up with the talented rapper and founder of LBYD F-Jay at his home Town of South London. Check it out
Summer is officially over, holidays are unfortunately now a thing of the past, and it’s time to get serious, again. Luckily, there is something to relieve part of the dread. Introducing Laura Marling and her new album, A Creature I Don’t Know. At just 21, Marling is already three albums deep and still going strong; as each accomplished album sets the [...]
Remember those cool girls at school that everyone wanted to be around? Well Oh My girls Alex and Jade wouldn’t be caught dead with them. Edgy just doesn’t cut it when it comes to describing Example’s Protegés, who are fresh faced and full of mischief. Now isn’t that just what we need in 2011? [...]
Some months ago The Right Copy team were mingling with journalists while waiting to hear Roots Manuva’s latest album, we drank from the free bar and wondered whether we’d be disappointed and disheartened or excited and willing to plug Roots Manuva’s fifth studio album 4EVEREVOLUTION. We were excited and here’s why! Setting off an engaging [...]
The band is 12 months old, literally the new kids on the music block and they’re already rubbing shoulders with The Vaccines. Introducing Various Cruelties. Frontman Liam told us a little bit about the band that will soon be releasing their single ‘Chemicals’, playing in the background of this interview and which can be heard [...]
In these uncertain and fearful times of economic crisis and civil unrest, as seen recently in the UK riots, it becomes ever increasingly apparent that modern society has left us all feeling great despair; brought on by its obstacles leading us to become a culture immersed in self -pity and defeatism. As I read Maria [...]
The Right Copy attended Tate Loud today and for a free event, it was jammed pack full of inspiring and creative displays, which included the screening courtesy of ISYS Aimed at encouraging young Britain to visit the museum, the organisers provided a roster of music and activities that included Rinse FM djs. TRC were [...]
Viva La Madness infiltrated our vocabulary with words one shouldn’t use in front of children, friends or family, and a lot of cockney rhyming slang. J.J. Connolly takes you back down into the underbelly of the London crime scene run by gangsters that would scare the hardened criminal. Follow a path of mistaken identity, deceit [...]
TRC met up with a soul man that sounds like sunshine. His lyrics and song title confirm what we all have to admit at some point, ‘Everybody Wants Somebody’. Check out our interview with singer, songwriter and producer Kayosoul, who lists Cleosoul as one of the talented artists he wouldn’t mind collaborating with. Want [...]
Woody Allen can be like Marmite, but whether you like him or you dislike him, his latest film might be worth shelling out some money for the cinema this week. TRC reluctantly went to see Midnight in Paris –we were of the dislike him variety – and immediately fell instep with an unbelievable yet engaging [...]
If you want to take a trip to South Africa then take it with Roger Smith’s Dust Devils. This book had us wondering where the next shots would be fired from and if we would have to duck for cover. Dust Devils is a tale of people battling for power and supremacy, stopping at nothing [...]
The darkness snarls at the door threatening to crawl in. Shadows work the room in an overbearing, obnoxious manner. Slumped, still. Except for unsettled fingers picking at frayed green thread, loosened from the sofa body. Cracked slipper soles, flat to wooden floor, creaked one too many times. Drafts pinch at bare ankles. Streams of blue [...]
No no my friend. This is your bed. So soiled you the sheets where you now lie. The truth was free but you bought the lie. Now you seek my hand. You need my help. But I don’t care, this isn’t my affair. I fear to meddle or get involved. Lest on your cauldron my [...]
Another tomorrow has gone by I keep hoping and coping; Truly, it keeps the sanity going I saw many tomorrow swept into yesterday Still hoping and coping How many tomorrow will I see become yesterday? I wish I know! That I [...]
Glastonbury Festival says it’s ‘One of the most exciting and innovative approaches to visuals we’ve seen’ and Calvin Harris, The Chemical Brothers, plus Magnetic Man have chosen the concept to help elevate their live productions. What is it? The Novak 3D Disco concept was devised by five visual artists and designers from Newcastle and now, [...]
It’s funny that when I say a modest truth you never believe I’m being honest, Your illusion is that my complements are covert code for “Are you on it?” Though you’ve never said it, you think of me an actor, Perhaps the backdrop of our friendship is synthetic, And we’re shooting an awkward love scene [...]
I hurt then, cos I hurt them I hurt them, cos I am them! I recall all the pain – through the Detail – I recoil as it replays. My recourse in pain is plain For one or all to see whilst I feel for my four walls in My drunken stupor of blindness. Kindness [...]
The Right Copy made it just in time to see Tyson take to the stage last week. With beer, gin and vodka flowing freely, the atmosphere was chilled and the awaiting audience were in good spirits. Cut to ten minutes later, Tyson is on the stage, lights are flashing and his band, two very pale [...]
Her eyes closed Her head bowed As the the world around her tumbled. If there was an earthquake she wished it had taken her. Or a flood to have washed away her pain. But none occured, But the tearing of a glowing heart. Her monthly smile had faded to thin air And her stomach was filled [...]
Here at The Right Copy, we like unwavering dedication and talent and Thomas Solgaard has that and a little something else too, but we were slightly shocked when he told us ‘I didn’t know that I could sing’. It’s normal to hear about those who think that they can sing, as X Factor season is [...]
2011 has not sold us short on emerging artists and here’s another one to whet your appetite. Archeo’s ‘Mr General’ is Pop in one of it’s purest forms, catchy! What do you think!
Some members of The Right Copy team were more than moved when they read this book and were very excited when we received word that a film adaptation was in the works. A bad perm. Toilets. Civil rights. Not your idea of an ideal weekend, per se, but it will be. Why? The Help has finally reached UK cinemas. The [...]
This week two of the most notable voices in soul will be joining forces to bring you just want you’ve been waiting for. American songstress Leela James along with the UK’s Omar take to the stage at the Clapham Grand on Friday 21st October. These grounded and established forces in soul will be answering the [...]
This orchestra is not like any other; don’t judge a group by their name alone. Submotion Orchestra is currently touring around the UK to an audience that has already embraced their ‘dubstep and jazz influences’ evident in the instantly engaging single ‘Always’. Describing themselves as a bunch of fairly different people, ‘with mental ages [...]
Meeting and talking to the award-winning playwright Ben Musgrave this week gave TRC the opportunity to find out how he made it in the competitive world of theatre. We also had the opportunity to see the performance of his latest play ‘His Teeth’, which takes inspiration from parts of the life of Only Connect member [...]
Not sure how everyone else is feeling about this, but here at TRC, we’re definitely excited about the impending album. ‘rEVOLVEr’ features the track ’5 O’ Clock’ a collaboration with Lily Allen and Wiz Khalifa, plus his and Chris Brown’s ‘Best Love Song’. T-Pain turned 26 just a few weeks ago and has accomplished so [...]
Aint no stopping Example even as the year winds down, he’s cranking it up with his latest single ‘Midnight Run’. TRC are particularly liking the lyrics ‘I’ll keep on going’ and the lights at the end of the video. Feel free to let us know what you think of this new track. Who else is [...]
TRC are all about discovery and the ‘King Complex’ EP is a great one. This new release by Man Without Country has been described as ‘a rich sonic palette’. Check them out at Heaven in London on 1st December, they’re eerily good. King Complex EP by Man Without Country
You may say, ‘been there done that’, but we say ‘it’s worth doing twice’, especially with the offerings that the amazing team at SISTOVA are constantly bringing to the table. If you haven’t guessed, I’m talking about ‘Style and Substance’, a creative bi-monthly event that acts as an outlet for up and coming talent flowing [...]
What happened to this talent? Last we read via her twitter, she’s at writing camp in Aspen, so we’re thinking she’s working behind the scenes. But do you guys remember her track ‘Now I’m that Bitch’ ft Pitbull? TRC thought it was pretty fierce. Her website is currently under development, but we’re wondering when she’s [...]
This week we have a poem that is focuses on an issue that is not only thrown up during Black History Month. So I am dating outside of my race, No don’t look away, look me in the face and tell me I’m a disgrace. I date outside of my race because in place of [...]
As creatives we all know it takes more than an artist to make an album, just as it takes more than the actors to make the film. TRC give a gold star to award-winning director to the musical stars Emil Nava. He has worked on the majority of Jessie J’s music videos, which are pretty [...]
Ever had an awkward moment at work with that guy you like, do you hate your boss and that beehatch colleague, but all importantly do you pretend that you are in a music video when you’re alone? Today we stumbled across a web series that had us fiending for another hit. If you’ve not seen [...]
More Than Conquerors are a four-piece band hailing from Northern Ireland, Belfast. They formed in 2009 to the delight of lovers of music in Belfast. Now they’re here to convert the rest of us, which after listening to their offerings, might be easier than they thought. Their second EP Boots & Bones, which is out [...]
Getting things for free is great, getting things for free without having to do anything is even better, getting things for free without having to leave the warmth of your home as the winter season lands with a heavy thud is a Godsend. Just visit www.redlightmusic.co.uk for the free music that has achieved support from [...]
Ali Renault feels that the music industry is lacking ‘confidence’ and he might just be right. This year has seen the release of many dance-infused re-packaged pop tunes with everyone from Snoop Dogg to The Saturdays jumping on the one style fits all bandwagon. Ali Renault, however, refuses to follow the fashion and although he [...]
Fans of the Central American duo that raised the imaginary roof at The Big Chill earlier this year will be happy to know that they’ll be touring the UK and Ireland in February 2012. The Right Copy were lucky enough to catch them at their sold out show in West London last November and were [...]
We’ve discovered Willy Moon a charming young man who teamed up with his girlfriend to bring us his first video ‘I Wanna Be Your Man’. The video cost just £150, and as you can see their creativity stretched their money quite far. He’s back with ‘She Loves Me’ another video shot in a black and white 1950s-style, [...]
The name on the lips of DJs right now is Yasmin – why? Because her single ’Light up the World’ out mid January is hugely catchy. Teaming up with Shy FX and Ms Dynamite, the MOBO nominated artist is proffering a delectable sound making us wish that summer wasn’t long gone. We hope to be [...]
Kayosoul is leaving nothing to chance, he is here to take on the music industry in a big way and he’s using more than his singing skills to make sure that he gains attention. Speaking to TRC the everybody wants somebody singer explained the concept behind his new cartoon produced to give us an insight [...]
Dionne Bromfield’s latest release ‘Ouch’ is a little different from the album version. It has been remixed and features rising hip hop starlet Mz Bratt who delivers some impressive bars. The video features Xfactor judge Tulisa and some of UK television’s small screen stars including Top Boy’s Ashley Walters. We really like Dionne at TRC [...]
Firstly, there’s nothing like reading a good book, followed by watching a good film or television adaptation of said book. While good books are like Starbucks in America, good adaptations are like London buses in November; infrequent. Yes we’re saying that good adaptations rarely happen, but the producers of ‘The Slap’, currently showing on BBC [...]
The new Chase and Status & Sub Focus single is out now. Playing sold out gigs throughout this week, this single is a reminder of why Chase and Status are so popular. The video features two girls out on what some might call ‘The Lash’ and getting up to, well perhaps what some of us [...]
We almost forgot to bring you this free download. Devon Williams’ new single is out now, in fact ’Tower of Thought’ is available to download here for free. FREE – ahhh, music to our ears. Let us know what you think of the track through twitter. If you like it, you may want to catch [...]
Victoria Hesketh, better known as electopop singer/songwriter Little Boots, can definitely stake a claim to being the most avant-garde thing to come out of Blackpool in a long time. With her 2009 debut album ’Hands’ came the top ten hit ‘Remedy’, a vocoder-layered club sizzler co-written with long-time Lady Gaga collaborator RedOne. Following a brief hiatus of [...]
Salman Rushdie competes as one of my all-time favourite authors, so when I think of postcolonial masterpieces that truly accomplish the overturning of imperial mindsets and Western systems of literary control, I immediately race to one of his gloriously eccentric epics, “song(s) to our mongrel selves” – ’The Satanic Verses’ or ‘Midnight’s Children’. However Ngugi [...]
There are now two Jess’s in the game and we’ll let you decide, which one is better. Jess Mills can only be described as a 21st century singing siren, no not the ones that you hear at the end of a night out in Shoreditch, but a siren which is preferably pronounced using a sexy [...]
Innovation, we’ve discovered, comes in plenty of forms. In music we’re beginning to associate it more and more with our pal Shakka. We caught up with Shakka earlier this year to find out more about the guy whose mixtape was creating a major buzz on the unsigned scene. To say that he’s been busy would [...]
Blink and you’ll miss it, World Aids Day (WAD) seems to come and go so quickly and it’s a shame that it still has to take place. Here are just some of the creative events running to support the estimated 33.3 million HIV sufferers around the world. 01/12/2011 Waterstones 10am-19pm The Food Chain is [...]
The buzz surrounding these teenagers is due to the fact that composing complex and intricate 2-step garage rhythms and dubstep basslines seems to be their forte. At just 16 and 19, Disclosure have shown that ‘age really aint nothing but a number’ and when entering Hoxton Bar and Kitchen, TRC was not expecting to [...]
‘Commuter Love’, the new single from UK electronica duo I Am A Camera, sees its mainstream release on December 4th. Accompanied by a kooky and confusing video, shot and created by the pair themselves on their iPads and iPhones, the single seeks to evoke imagery of ‘70s sci-fi and horror’. Sadly, it’s a horror [...]
Remember that big tune by Wretch 32 ‘Traktor’? Well the same guy who sang the chorus just steamed over his work on the hit single with this brilliant new mixtape. Let’s just say that ‘The Wait’ is definitely over, in fact this mixtape has finished many of the EPs that we’ve heard this year, and [...]
Japanese Kenzaburo Oe was duly awarded a Nobel Prize with ‘The Silent Cry’ cited as his essential masterpiece, on the grounds that ‘his poetic force creates an imagined world, where life and myth condense to form a disconcerting picture of the human predicaments’. In the novel two diametrically opposed brothers, Mitsu and Taka, return to [...]
To describe The Tricks as energetic would not do them justice. Brothers Joel (lead vocals/ bass guitar) and Ash Hodge (drums), along with John Bisset and Eliot Crabtree (both on guitars) certainly know how to get the party started. Their magnificent blend of power chords, catchy choruses, and harmonies proves they’ve found the perfect recipe [...]
Victoria Hesketh might just be the most perfect girl in the world. Not only does she resemble a gorgeous little blonde pixie that you could just put right in your pocket, Little Boots also knows how to throw one hell of a party. To celebrate the release of her new single ‘Shake’, the first from [...]
When the press release reading ‘Willy Moon- I Wanna be Your Man’ landed in our inbox, it was the name that initially grabbed our attention. But when we watched Willy’s video, we were pleasantly surprised to find a dapper 21-year old man taking us back to the 1950s. To liken Willy to 1950s heart throb [...]
Award-winning playwright Joe Penhall’s Haunted Child takes us into the lives of a small family unit that consists of an engineer father who returns after weeks of living with, let’s be honest, a cult; a mother worried about the effect her absentee husband is having on her only child; and a child who is struggling [...]
For me, an antiquated stickler to the magic of film photography, visiting Dan Shearman’s brainchild – an exhibition comprised entirely of the masterpieces captured on smartphones – was an experience accompanied by feelings of distrust, cynicism and perhaps even a dour stroke of envy. As I expected, the general standard of photography on display bowled [...]
In three separate locations, Paul McCarthy fabricates a seedy spectacle in a pleasantly obscene return to the U.K. If you’re familiar with the career of Paul McCarthy, vulgarity is an expectation, if not normality for the musings of a man famous for building extravagant sets in which to host grotesque scenes, libellously acted out by [...]
Whenever ‘classic’ songs are messed with, the music community responds in one of two ways. For every envelope-pushing avant-garde innovator praising the creativity and new direction the music has been taken in, there’s a staunchly defiant member of rock & roll’s old guard, outraged that such a vintage gem of music has been disturbed from [...]
Strolling along Southbank, the magic of Christmas feels somewhat dampened by the obligatory sparkled tat on offer in the faux Germanic market and the sad fact that my friend and I cannot quite justify £5 for a minute serving of mulled wine. The lights of Westminster reflected on the dark Thames and our frosty breath [...]
Ashleigh Ashley has a new video out and we’ve got it right here for your viewing pleasure. The South Londoner takes us to Amsterdam for the official video of Shades of Blue.
It seems that you don’t have to wait to long to hear good things from our mate Shakka. Since our interview (below), Shakka has really been making great movements on the music scene. Check out his latest video Take Our Time, complete with neat choreography.
The last time we saw two actors take on multiple characters so well was when we saw The Woman in Black and that didn’t pick up until Act II. Stones in His Pockets, however, starts as it means to go on. Full of energy the main characters Charlie and Jake grab you by the funny [...]
As a kid I used to hunt around second hand record stalls off the King’s Road for the ‘Tiber Twist’ by Henri Mancini—it’s the twisting tune played during the fancy dress party in ‘The Pink Panther’ film—I was a kid, I didn’t know how to look for film music obscurity or what to ask for. [...]
So you want become the new Jimi hendrix? Well TheRightCopy caught up with Mikko Kaipainen the CFO/Co founder of Ovelin and the developer WildChords, an iPad game that makes learning how to play the guitar fun. Let’s just say that it is addictive and very motivating. Check out the visual interview below
Ogo Okpue’s short film, ‘Damaged,’ opens with the words ‘Somewhere in London.’ This ominous opening marks the film with the universality and ubiquity that makes its subject matter so shocking. Through a narrative challenged by disorientating flashbacks, we watch as a woman – played convincingly by Ayesha Antoine – struggles to come to terms with [...]
It’s hard to believe but 2012 marks 25 years in the music industry for iconic Irish songstress Sinead O’Connor. This year will also see the release of her ninth studio album, ‘How About I Be Me (And You Be You)’ on February 20th. Released through One Little Indian Records and produced by her long-term collaborator [...]
Sharing with the world his new idea of picking up where the late Steve Jobs left off in 140 characters, yesterday Kanye West launched his most interesting initiative yet on Twitter. Announcing DONDA, after his mother who sadly passed away, West’s new company will comprise of over 22 divisions with goals to make products and experiences [...]
The Penelopiad offers a reimagining of The Odyssey, the iconic work of Homer that mothered Western literature as we know it. Published as part of the Canongate Myth Series, in which authors reworked traditional myths, Margaret Atwood’s Penelopiad offers a voice to Penelope, the faithful, abandoned and bereaved wife of Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, [...]
Girl in Translation is a semiautobiographical tale of Chinese girl Kimberly Chang who travels to America to embark on an educational journey and pursue her mother’s American dream. Set in Brooklyn, New York. Kimberly follows her academic ambitions in school as an exemplary student by day and a sweatshop worker by night. The main challenges [...]
It was in late 2011 that Christian Aids sent out its first sting into the broad and often genre ambiguous world of dance music. It wasn’t a fail, but Matt Farthing and Christopher Poole’s full-on audiovisual project was soon to become Stay+, under which ‘Dandelion’, following ‘Fever’ a month earlier, was to see its way [...]
First he had two number one singles, a number one album and sold out gigs in the UK, now Example has managed to sign a deal with Mercury/Universal. Good things don’t necessarily need to stop or come in threes as the successful musician has just been announced as a contender for a Brit, particularly for [...]
‘Domino’ is the latest offering from British music star Jessie J. The single which has been taken from the Platinum Edition of her phenomenally successful album ‘Who You Are’, will be released on 27th February. Though not as catchy as ‘Price Tag’ or as original as ‘Do It Like A Dude’, ‘Domino’ is still a [...]
Clooney. Revered actor. Former ER doctor. Sexiest Man Alive. And after this March, it’s very well possible that he will be able to add Oscar Winner to that list. But this isn’t a tale about the perfect specimen, because in Alexander Payne’s film, The Descendants, Clooney plays Matt King, a workaholic attorney, indifferent husband and apathetic [...]
Pretty sure you are as excited as we are about Emeli’s album dropping in less than a month. She has been generous enough to send out a sampler, so we thought we’d share, well, it’s only fair! Here’s ‘Our Version of Events’ Album Sampler.
Brock Brower’s ‘The Late Great Creature’ feels like a novel in free fall, precariously balancing its multiple elements in a heady and disorientating death dance, suited to the hedonistic and the twisted backdrop of 70’s Hollywood and the horror movie genre. Telling the warped tale of aging and perverse horror actor Simon Moro during his [...]
This book rightfully reveals that trolls have evolved from those fantastical creatures created by Terry Pratchett. They’ve become internet savvy demons who trawl message boards and websites making useless comments that can funny (depends if you are on the receiving end). They spam inboxes and they’re basically the internet version of the clowns that give [...]
Already being a big fan of Ryan Leslie and his creativity, we were impressed when he recently rose to the occasion and amazed us once again by captivating one and all through his beat and lyric-making process, he then invited, through his twitter , followers to share the same creative music progression experience.
Unlike your New Year’s fitness regime resolution, be sure to keep your invitation to the London Art Fair this January. Yes, it’s that time of year again for the annual equilibrium between the arts showcasing great 20th century British art and aspiring contemporary talent hailing from design, fine art and photography enlisted from various locations across the UK and [...]
When she says she’s going to sing, she’s going to sing! EJ’s debut single ‘Mama, I’m Gonna Sing’, simply put is a catchy, semi-acapella track that provides a brief but effective introduction to Miss EJ. What do we know about her so far? Well the Swedish-born Barbadian and Afro-Cuban singer has a motto; ‘Keep it [...]
Sistah Souljah’s New York Times Bestseller ‘Midnight and The Meaning of Love’ proved at times, a very powerful compelling read. Souljah managed to create an enlightening and heart-warming story of a brave character willing to go that extra mile for his love. Connecting the countries of the world, Souljah’s strong-willed and determined character ‘Midnight’, is [...]
Vampires and werewolves oh my! I instantly placed this film into the Twilight category. Not having watched the previous films, (this is the fourth installment), I didn’t know what to expect. A dark modern setting, realistically showing what it would be like if humans did get in contact with vampires. It’s definitely not made from the [...]
Here at The Right Copy, we feel that nothing quite beats a good piece of music and this artist has been tipped to make us sit up and listen in 2012. But with so many exciting things taking place in 2012 why should we pay attention? We’ll let Maverick’s music do the talking. No One [...]
People need to stop toying with us, first it was the Emeli Sande’s sampler, now Lil Wayne and Bruno Mars have released this teaser for their new single Mirror. What do you guys think?
