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
Never Gonna Give Touring Up: Rick Astley Is Back for 2026 Arena Shows
Multimillion-selling icon and internet meme royalty Rick Astley has officially announced a major UK and Ireland arena tour for April 2026. Backed by special...
Concert
Florence + The Machine Announces Everybody Scream Tour & Album
If you’ve ever wanted to cry, dance, and be spiritually reborn under arena lights – this one’s for you.
Single Reviews
Candi Carpenter’s “American God” Is a Queer, Unholy Anthem You Won’t Shake Off
If Lady Gaga, Nine Inch Nails and a possessed church choir had a baby raised by queer witches, this would...
Concert
Olivia Dean Levels Up: UK & Europe Arena Tour 2026
Olivia Dean has announced her biggest headline shows yet, a 2026 UK and Europe arena tour in support of her...
Album Reviews
Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl: A Bold New Chapter
On August 12, 2025, Taylor Swift surprised her fans with a thrilling announcement: her 12th studio album is titled The Life...
Single Reviews
For Those I Love’s Carving The Stone is a Fierce, Unflinching Portrait of Modern Dublin
Out now via September Recordings, Dublin artist David Balfe’s second album isn’t just music — it’s a manifesto wrapped in...
Festival
Cheshire Fest 2025: The North’s essential summer festival
Let’s be honest, the North just does it better. As a Cheshire girl born and bred, there’s something unbeatable about...
Concert
OneRepublic Drop New Anime Anthem ‘Beautiful Colors’ + Announce 2025/26 Tour Dates
OneRepublic have gone full anime for the third time, and fans are loving it. Today, the GRAMMY®-nominated pop-rock heavyweights dropped ‘Beautiful...