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.
Concert
LUUDE Returns to Aotearoa This July — Auckland and Wellington Shows Announced
The Australian drum and bass export brings his global momentum to Shed 10 Auckland and Shed 6 Wellington this July.
News
Greta van den Brink’s ‘Levi Jeans’ Is the Sound of Devotion and Doubt Sharing the Same Space
The Auckland artist releases her sixth single ahead of debut album This Wasn't Planned, due late May.
News
CQ Wrestling’s Resistance — An Album Forged in Grief and Built to Last
The Brighton duo's sophomore album arrives 22nd May on Truth Records, and new single Finish Line is the most moving...
News
Suki Waterhouse Announces New Album Loveland — Out 10th July via Island Records
The London-born indie pop artist reveals her third studio album alongside new single Tiny Raisin, out this Friday.
Concert
Steinlager Centre Court Sounds 2026: Shapeshifter Headline Halloween Night at Mānuka Doctor Arena
Auckland's most unique live music experience returns on 31 October with Bag Raiders, Bontempo and SIN also confirmed.
News
Reverend & The Makers’ Is This How Happiness Feels? — Sheffield’s Finest Are Back and Sounding Better Than Ever
The eighth studio album from Jon McClure and co arrives 8th May on Distiller Records — uplifting soul, sharp storytelling,...
Single Reviews
The All-American Rejects ‘King Kong’ Review: Big Energy, Bigger Feelings — But Does It Fully Land?
★★★☆☆
The Oklahoma band return with a sun-soaked single that hides something darker underneath.
Concert
The Reytons Are Heading Down Under — and New Zealand Is on the List Too
The Sheffield band bring their first ever world tour to Australia and New Zealand this December.