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.
General
Neon lights and 90s nostalgia: Sheffield duo Skyracer announce debut album ‘Skyracer V1.0’
Sheffield synth-rock duo Skyracer have announced their debut full-length album Skyracer V1.0, delivering an 11-track journey of 90s pop-punk guitars and...
General
Sabreen defeats the inner critic: Auckland singer-songwriter channels 2000s pop-rock on visceral new anthem
Tāmaki Makaurau artist Sabreen channels early-2000s pop-rock energy on her sharp new single 'Therapy', turning the inner chaos of her...
Artist Spotlight
Myles Smith: The Rising Star Redefining UK Music
From local Luton pub gigs to stadium tours with Ed Sheeran, Myles Smith has quickly become one of the UK’s...
Album Reviews
Borderline introduce themselves as New Zealand’s next massive musical export on confident self-titled debut
★★★★☆
Auckland quartet Borderline have delivered one of the most confident debuts of the year, blending massive 80s pop grooves with...
News
Country to Country festival honoured with prestigious ACM International Award ahead of 2027 return
Europe's premier country music event, C2C: Country to Country, has been recognized on the global stage, picking up the prestigious...
News
Blossoms announce sixth studio album ‘Songs From The Wedding Cake’ and massive UK arena tour
Stockport indie icons Blossoms are back, confirming their sixth studio album Songs From The Wedding Cake will arrive this autumn...
Album Reviews
Myles Smith embraces beautifully raw, unpolished vulnerability on debut masterpiece ‘My Mess, My Heart, My Life.’
★★★★★
Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith has stepped out from the shadow of his viral success, delivering a deeply vulnerable, genre-expanding masterclass...
Live Reviews
McFly Rule the Castle: Pop-Punk Royalty Bring Hits, Guest Guitarists, and Chaos to Lincoln
★★★★☆
McFly brought down the curtain on a spectacular weekend at Lincoln Castle, delivering a high-octane, hit-filled pop-punk masterclass complete with...