Sophie founded Music & Gigs because she saw a gap and decided to fill it. She leads all editorial direction, has interviewed the likes of Lewis Capaldi, Pale Waves, and Tom Grennan, and has a reputation for spotting great artists early. Writer, photographer, designer — Sophie wears a lot of hats, but the thread running through all of it is the same: a lifelong obsession with music and the people who make it.
Album Reviews
The Masterpiece in the Undergrowth: Why The Weight of the Woods is Dermot Kennedy’s Definitive Moment
★★★★★
Dermot Kennedy has always been an artist who thrives in the tension between small, quiet moments and massive, arena-filling crescendos. On...
Artist Spotlight
Who is Sebastian Gaskin? The Rising Star in Indigenous R&B Music
Sebastian Gaskin is a multi-talented R&B singer-songwriter and producer based in Toronto, originally hailing from Tataskweyak Cree Nation in Manitoba,...
Concert
The ‘Big Rock Tour’ 2026: A Day To Remember and Papa Roach Set to Storm Australia and New Zealand
Heavy music fans, it’s time to warm up your vocal cords. Two of the most influential forces in alternative rock,...
Live Reviews
Concert Review: Nova Twins, Venus Grrrls & Precious Pepala – Rock City, Nottingham – 20th March 2026
★★★★☆
The night took a heartwarming turn during the mid-set pause. The heavy bass and siren lights were replaced by a...
Concert
Biffy Clyro New Zealand Tour 2026: ‘Futique’ Hits Christchurch & Auckland This April
The wait is nearly over. In just a few weeks, Scotland’s premier rock trio Biffy Clyro returns to Aotearoa for the first...
Concert
R&B Sensation Khalid Brings ‘It’s Always Summer Somewhere’ Tour to Australia and New Zealand with Special Guest Lauv
Seven-time GRAMMY nominee and global R&B powerhouse Khalid is officially set to bring his “It’s Always Summer Somewhere Tour” to...
Concert
Robbie Williams Announces Massive ‘BRITPOP’ World Tour for Australia and New Zealand
Global pop phenomenon Robbie Williams has officially announced his return to Australia and New Zealand this November 2026, bringing his...
Concert
Foley Returns to Aotearoa for the ‘LIKE AN ACTRESS’ Tour
New Zealand’s favorite indie-pop exports, Foley, are finally coming home. After a massive year based in Sydney and a whirlwind...