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,...
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...
Live Reviews
“Call the F**king Cops”: Happy Mondays and The Farm Turn Rock City into a 24-Hour Party
★★★☆☆
As the intro built, the energy in Rock City shifted from a gig to a full-blown rave. A female vocalist...
Album Reviews
LANY Soft (Deluxe): The Complete Album Review + The Soft 2 Expansion
★★★★☆
This album isn’t so much a reinvention as it is a resurfacing. It’s a sonic journal of romantic epiphanies and...
Features
Does Harry Styles Write His Own Music?
When it comes to pop music, one question frequently arises: Does Harry Styles write his own music? The answer is...
Festival
BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend Sunderland 2026: Full Lineup, Saturday Headliners, and Ticket Guide
The full lineup for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2026 is officially complete. Niall Horan, Olivia Dean, and Kehlani have...
Live Reviews
Peter Capaldi Brings Wit, Warmth, and “A Little Bit of Class” to Nottingham’s Rescue Rooms
★★★★☆
Rescue Rooms, Nottingham – 03/03/2026 There is something inherently magical about watching a master storyteller pivot from the screen to...