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
Daily J Drop New Single ‘Cheap Tequila Sunrise’ and Announce Upcoming Album ‘SCATTERBRAINS’
The track is the fourth single from the album, following fan favourites ‘Tastes Like Forever,’ ‘Sunday Stitches,’ and ‘Happy Slides’,...
Single Reviews
Sam Fender Drops New Single ‘Arm’s Length’ – A Classic Fender Anthem That Hits Hard
Dropping ahead of his highly anticipated album ‘People Watching,’ set for release on 21st February 2025, the track blends everything...
Features
2025 Grammy Award Nominations: Who’s Leading the Pack?
Beyoncé is back at it, leading the nominations with a staggering 11 nods, thanks to her genre-bending country album, Cowboy...
Festival
Homegrown Festival: 2025 Will Be Wellington’s Last Hurrah
It’s the end of an era, Jim Beam Homegrown has officially announced that 2025 will be its final year in...
Single Reviews
Alex Warren Teases Valentine’s Day Love Song with TikTok Antics
It’s a bold and vivid love letter, packed with imagery that reflects the intensity and passion of their relationship. Combined...
Concert
Luke Combs Set to Light Up Eden Park with Back-to-Back Shows
Luke Combs, the chart-topping superstar who’s redefining modern country music, is heading to Auckland’s Eden Park this Friday and Saturday,...
Artist Spotlight
Myles Smith: The Rising Star Redefining UK Music in 2025
In a music landscape bursting with talent, every so often, an artist comes along who feels like a breath of...
Album Reviews
Katy Perry Unveils 1432 Deluxe Album with Four New Tracks
Katy Perry is kicking off 2025 with a bang, releasing 1432, the deluxe edition of her 143 album. Featuring four...