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.
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
Beth Orton’s The Ground Above: A New Album, a UK Tour, and an Artist Who Just Keeps Getting Better
Out 26th June via Partisan Records — with eight UK dates following in October.
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.
Concert
The Reytons Are Going Global — But First, They’re Coming for the UK’s Biggest Venues
Alexandra Palace, Co-op Live and Cardiff's Utilita Arena are all on the list as the Sheffield band announce their first...
Concert
Stephen Sanchez The Lover Down Under Tour: Australia and New Zealand Dates Announced for July 2026
The multi-platinum US singer-songwriter returns to Australia and New Zealand this July on the back of his sophomore album Love,...
News
Labrinth’s Cosmic Opera Act II Is Nearly Here
The Emmy-winning British composer and artist follows up January's critically acclaimed Act I with a twelve-track second instalment, out 29th...
Live Reviews
Maggie Lindemann at O2 Institute Birmingham: She Came, She Conquered, She Hit the Floor
★★★★★
With two strong support acts and a headliner who never lets up, Birmingham got exactly the show it came for.
Concert
José González Manchester 2027: The Most Intimate Big Show You’ll See All Year
The Swedish singer-songwriter brings his new album and two decades of catalogue to New Century on 29th January 2027.