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.
Album Reviews
LANY Soft (Deluxe): The Complete Album Review + The Soft 2 Expansion
★★★★☆
This album isn’t so much a reinvention as it is a resurfacing. It’s a sonic journal of romantic epiphanies and...
Features
Does Harry Styles Write His Own Music?
When it comes to pop music, one question frequently arises: Does Harry Styles write his own music? The answer is...
Concert
Laufey Announces Massive 2026 Australia & New Zealand Tour: Dates, Venues, and Presale Info
The “Jazz Pop” phenomenon is back. Dual Grammy winner Laufey has officially announced her highly anticipated return to Australia and...
Festival
ULTRA New Zealand 2026 Completes Lineup: Alison Wonderland and Pendulum (DJ Set) Join the Bill
The inaugural ULTRA New Zealand 2026 has just leveled up. In a massive final lineup reveal, electronic heavyweights Alison Wonderland...
Industry
Spark Arena Community Fund Announces $100K Pilot to Support Auckland’s Independent Venues
Auckland’s smallest stages just received a very big vote of confidence. The Spark Arena Community Events Fund (SACEF) has announced...
Concert
Tom Scott Announces self untitled Tour for Hamilton and Wellington This May
Following the release of his Aotearoa Music Chart-topping solo album ANITYA, Tom Scott is taking his self untitled tour to Kirikiriroa Hamilton and...
Album Reviews
Robin Katz Announces New Album Hypnos — Hear Lead Single “The Moon” Now
London-based guitarist and composer Robin Katz has announced his new album Hypnos, arriving 29th May 2026 via Gearbox Records, and if...
Concert
Strange Universe Autumn Edition 2026 Expands: The Auckland Gigs You’ll Want in Your Calendar
March in Tāmaki Makaurau was already looking busy. Now it’s officially unmanageable, in the best way. Banished Music and Strange...