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.
Explained
“No Photo Access” – Why More Artists Are Blocking Out Photographers, and Why It’s a Problem
You’ve heard the story a million times: a kid with a guitar, playing to five people in a sticky pub...
Single Reviews
FLETCHER’s “Boy” Is a Backwards Coming Out — and It’s Brave As Hell
What happens when the Queer pop girl who made you feel seen… starts seeing someone you didn’t expect? That’s exactly...
Album Reviews
Olivia Dean Announces new album, The Art of Loving
She’s back and softer than ever. Olivia Dean has officially announced her second album, The Art of Loving, landing 26th...
Live Reviews
ONE OK ROCK in Florida: Storms, Soaked Fans, and Stadium-Sized Emotion
Some gigs are hot. Some are loud. Some are unforgettable. ONE OK ROCK’s recent stop in Florida? It was all...
Features
Taylor Swift Finally Owns Her Music — Here’s Why That Matters So Much
After nearly two decades, one of pop’s biggest open wounds has been stitched shut: Taylor Swift finally owns her masters....
Festival
Jamie xx brings his club to the park, and everyone’s invited
On Saturday 7 June, Jamie xx is flipping the festival script with an outdoor edition of THE FLOOR, and it’s...
Single Reviews
Cian Ducrot’s “Shalalala” Is a Joyful Detour — and It Works
Cian Ducrot has made a name writing the kind of songs that sit heavy in your chest. Breakups, loss, not...
Features
Who Is Cian Ducrot? The Classically Trained Songwriter Behind Pop’s Most Honest Tracks
There’s something about Cian Ducrot’s rise that feels… accidental. Not in a “he doesn’t deserve it” way — more like,...