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
Tahla Ward Turns Her First Real Heartbreak Into a Debut Single Worth Remembering
The Riverton teenager announces herself with 'Dear Michael,' a warm, emotionally honest country ballad written at Australia's premier music academy.
Concert
Noah Kahan brings The Great Divide World Tour to Aus & NZ
Overwhelming presale demand means the Vermont superstar now plays Spark Arena on both October 9 and 10. General sale opens...
News
Strata Are Back With ‘Soar’ — and It’s the Sound of a Band With Something to Prove
The California rock veterans return with their first single for The Artery Foundation, and it's heavier, sharper and more focused...
News
The Band CAMINO Are Back With “Holly!” and a New Album Dropping in May
The Nashville trio announce NeverAlways Vol. 2 and release their most fun song yet — and they know it.
News
Lewis Capaldi Reveals ‘Stay Love’ — and the Mystery Vinyl Stunt Is Finally Explained
The Scottish superstar debuts his new single at Madison Square Garden and confirms what record store fans had already suspected.
News
Enter Shikari Dropped a Surprise Album Last Week — Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Lose Your Self arrived with zero warning, zero singles and zero explanation. Very Enter Shikari.
Concert
August Burns Red Are Returning to Australia and New Zealand — and They’re Bringing a Brand New Album With Them
The Grammy-nominated metalcore legends announce their first New Zealand shows in over a decade, with special guests Bloom and I...
Live Reviews
Biffy Clyro at Auckland Town Hall: One of the Greatest Rock Shows This City Has Seen in Years
★★★★☆
Eight years since their last visit. Twenty-three songs. One completely unforgettable night.