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
Hazlett Announces First Ever Aussie & NZ Tour
This isn’t just another tour, it’s a full-circle moment. Hazlett’s songs have always carried the emotional weight of distance, memory,...
Concert
Freya Ridings Joins OneRepublic for Spark Arena Show
Originally announced as part of the run, Zara Larsson stepped away due to scheduling conflicts within her wider touring commitments....
Artist Spotlight
Freshly Signed, Fully Sold Out: Keo Are Here
They’ve just signed to Island Records, home to some of the most recognisable names in alt-pop and indie, and they’re mid-sprint...
Features
Sam Fender Just Bagged a Mercury + Elton’s on the Deluxe, What a Week
With over 100,000 UK sales in week one (yep, you read that right), it’s the fastest-selling album by a British...
EP Reviews
The Rooks Are Ready to Cause Some Noise & Confusion
There’s no fluff here. According to the band, this EP is just them, no producers, no frills, just five mates...
Album Reviews
Ruel Embraces Growth and Joy on Bold New Album KICKING MY FEET
Ruel is no stranger to reinvention. Since breaking through at just 14, he’s built a global fanbase off the back...
Concert
hard life gear up for major UK headline tour this October
Tickets are expected to move fast, with the shows marking a full-circle return to the live stage after a period...
Features
Jack Antonoff and Hayley Williams Call for Fairer, More Accessible Live Music
It’s a question artists like Jack Antonoff and Hayley Williams are asking more openly, especially as stadium shows sell out in minutes and fans...