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
Olivia Dean Brings The Art of Loving Tour to Australia & New Zealand in 2026
Olivia Dean isn’t just stopping at Glastonbury and London arenas, she’s headed back down under. The London neo-soul star has...
Single Reviews
Daily J Capture Golden Hour on New Single “Rosie’s Friend”
Their new single “Rosie’s Friend” is out today, a groove-heavy indie pop cut that leans into swirling guitars, warm basslines...
Album Reviews
Pendulum’s Inertia Hits Harder Than Expected
Pendulum’s new album Inertia isn’t just loud, it’s personal. The band that helped define the crossover between electronic chaos and...
Concert
Old Dominion Are Finally Coming to NZ — and They’re Not Coming Quietly
It’s only taken them a decade of chart-topping hits and sold-out arena shows around the world, but Old Dominion are...
Features
Who is NF? The rapper who made pain his brand
If you don’t know NF, that’s kind of the point. He’s sold out arenas, gone platinum, topped Billboard, and still...
Single Reviews
LANY’s “last forever” Video Hints at Heartbreak, Healing, and a New Emotional Peak
As the final track on Soft, “last forever” feels like the emotional anchor of the album. If this is how...
Live Reviews
Tom Grennan at the O2: Big Feels, Fireworks, and Full-Body Goosebumps
★★★★★
There are gigs that feel big, and then there are nights like this. Tom Grennan’s sold-out show at The O2 London wasn’t just a...
Features
How NF Made Mental Health Mainstream in Rap
He wasn’t the first rapper to talk about trauma, but he might’ve been the first to build an entire career...