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.
Artist Spotlight
Unveiling the Phenomenon: Who is Fred Again..?
In 2025, he kept the momentum going with new singles including Victory Lap (with Skepta and PlaqueBoyMax) and the shimmering Air Maxes, both...
Festival
Tramlines 2026 Is Already Breaking Records: Here’s Who’s Playing Hillsborough Park
This year’s headliners read like a festival dream team: Fatboy Slim kicks things off on Friday with a main stage...
Album Reviews
Ed Sheeran’s Deluxe Edition of Play Is a Deep Dive Into His Most Personal Era Yet
If you thought Play was just another chapter in Sheeran’s prolific discography, think again. This deluxe version features five brand-new songs and 14 bonus tracks that...
Concert
Leon Thomas Reschedules 2026 Australian Tour and Adds First-Ever NZ Show
Leon Thomas’ Mutts Don’t Heel tour has a new leash on life, and it’s heading to Aotearoa for the first time. Originally...
Concert
Dermot Kennedy Announces 2026 UK & Europe Arena Tour, Including London’s O2
The multi-platinum Irish singer-songwriter will play six UK arena shows as part of the tour, following an already sold-out two-night...
Album Reviews
Ali Whitton Drops Reflective New Single ‘Quiet My Heart’ and Announces Debut Album
Built on soft acoustic textures and a restrained emotional weight, Quiet My Heart explores what it means to hold it together during...
Concert
GEMS World Tour: Josh Groban’s Australia & New Zealand Return
It’s been nearly a decade since Josh Groban last performed in New Zealand, and even longer since he toured Australia,...
Live Reviews
From First Gigs to Diehards: Auckland Turns Out for the Pixies
This was the second night of the band’s two-show stint in Auckland, a format they’ve rolled out across every tour...