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
Gracie Abrams ‘Daughter from Hell’ review: Navigating rock-bottom despair with a safe pop edge
★★★★☆
Gracie Abrams returns with Daughter from Hell, a darker, deeply vulnerable third studio album. Anchored by the devastating direct address of 'Broke...
Festival
Northern Bass 2026 lineup drops: Andy C, JME, and Culture Shock headline massive 15th anniversary festival
The Northern Bass 2026 lineup has officially landed, marking the 15th anniversary of New Zealand's premier New Year's electronic music...
Features
Co-op Live Manchester Venue: The Ultimate Guide
Heading to a gig at the UK's biggest indoor arena? Don't get caught out by the strict security gate rules....
Single Reviews
Sam Tompkins finds freedom in the outdoors on the infectious ‘Crawling Out My Skin’
★★★★☆
Sam Tompkins delivers a brilliant, sun-soaked preview of his second album with 'Crawling Out My Skin', an upbeat and organically...
Album Reviews
Album Review: Suki Waterhouse strikes a brilliant, mature balance on the promising ‘Loveland’
★★★★☆
Suki Waterhouse delivers a highly promising evolution on Loveland, an atmospheric third studio album that pairs high-level production from Aaron...
General
Mayday Parade find clarity on new single ‘Lying To Myself’, announce trilogy finale ‘Sugar’
Mayday Parade have announced their upcoming album Sugar, dropping 24 July as the final chapter in their massive three-part trilogy....
Single Reviews
Pixie Lott’s fan-powered comeback ‘Dance Like No One’s Watching’ is a welcome return that falls slightly short of classic status
★★★☆☆
Pixie Lott returns to her big-production roots with 'Dance Like No One’s Watching', a fan-selected party record that showcases her...
General
The Script share anthemic new single ‘The Crowd Was Singing Wonderwall’, outline album details
The Script have officially announced their new album The User’s Guide To Being Human, due out 14 August. The announcement...