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.
News
Sam Tompkins Is Back — and ‘Beauty Queen’ Is a Brilliant Way to Return
After an 18-month wait, one of the UK's most emotionally compelling voices returns with a fresh sound and a love...
EP Reviews
Benny G — When You Know You Know: The Sound of an Artist Finding His Feet in Real Time
★★★★☆
The 20-year-old country-soul rising star's debut EP is a remarkably assured introduction — and it feels like the start of...
News
The Cab Return With ‘Sweet Kerosene’ — and Their New Album Is Almost Here
The Las Vegas pop-rock band release their final single before debut album Chasing Crowns arrives April 24.
Concert
Jamie Grey Announces His First Full UK and European Headline Tour for Autumn 2026
Just him, an acoustic guitar and the songs. The Redcar singer-songwriter announces his first full headline tour.
News
Jamie Grey’s ‘How Did We Get To Midnight’ Is a Beautiful Reminder to Slow Down
The Redcar singer-songwriter shares his first new music of 2026 — and it's his most affecting work yet.
News
The Ordinary Boys Are Back — and ‘Peer Pressure’ Sounds Like They Never Left
The Worthing indie-ska legends mark their 20th anniversary with a brilliant new single and a packed summer of live dates.
Single Reviews
Lewis Capaldi — ‘Stay Love’: He’s Back, and He’s Never Been More Honest
★★★★★
The Scottish superstar adds a fifth track to his Survive EP — and it might be his most vulnerable yet.
News
Beth Elsden Finds Hope in the Chaos With the Widescreen “Peace Comes With It”
The Aotearoa singer-songwriter's most ambitious release yet is an existential love song that manages to hold despair and gratitude in...