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
Blackgaze trailblazers Deafheaven announce New Zealand tour with shoegaze icons Nothing
Heavy music pioneers Deafheaven are returning to New Zealand for two exclusive dates in Auckland and Wellington, bringing their massive...
General
Defined boundaries, blurred lines: Verity links up with Jujulipps on addictive pop-R&B anthem ‘Casual’
Tāmaki Makaurau rising star Verity splits open the frustrations of modern dating on her new single 'Casual', recruiting rapper Jujulipps...
Concert
Out on the highway: Brandon Flowers announces autumn 2026 UK and Ireland headline tour
Brandon Flowers will embark on an intimate headline tour of the UK and Ireland this October, featuring a major show...
News
Multitudes and twang: The Killers’ Brandon Flowers announces country-western solo album ‘Thrasher’
The Killers' Brandon Flowers has announced Thrasher, a country-western-inspired solo album recorded in Nashville, dropping the twangy lead single 'Plans' ahead...
News
TEEKS shares powerful, deeply honest new single and music video ‘My Boy’
Acclaimed Māori soul performer TEEKS has delivered his most fearless release to date, challenging expectations around masculinity and queerness on...
Interviews
Inside Strange Universe Winter 2026: A Deep-Dive Interview with Reuben Bonner and Matthew Crawley
What happens when two of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s most distinct independent promotional voices join forces? You get Strange Universe, a...
General
Chloe Star shares explosive, trap-infused alternative rock single ‘walking on the sun’
Chloe Star has returned with her most volatile track yet, weaving together heavy trap percussion and gritty alternative rock on...
News
Sam Smith announces fifth studio album ‘Hazel Eyes’ and drops romantic new single ‘My Guy’
Sam Smith has announced their highly anticipated fifth studio album Hazel Eyes alongside the release of their cinematic new love letter to...