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.
News
Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Reunion Stuns London
Ariana Grande's O2 residency got a surprise boost when Cynthia Erivo joined her onstage for three unannounced Wicked duets in...
General
Movements Unleash Frantic New Single “Live By The Sword” Ahead of Fourth Album Happier Now
Movements return with their tension-filled new single 'Live By The Sword' and detail their fourth studio album Happier Now, arriving...
Interviews
“Fake It Till You Make It”: Verity on Situationships, Jujulipps, and the Industry Advice That Changed Everything
New Zealand pop sensation Verity breaks down her single 'Casual', collaborating with Jujulipps, and the Hamilton community centre advice that...
Concert
Tooth Announce Major Autumn UK Headline Tour & Share Stripped-Back Acoustic Video for “Wallflower”
London alternative quartet Tooth announce their autumn UK headline tour, including their biggest show to date at The Garage on...
Album Reviews
Man/Woman/Chainsaw Harness Live Energy into Art-Punk Brilliance on Cannonball
★★★★☆
South London art-punk sextet Man/Woman/Chainsaw harness their chaotic live energy into a triumphant, 4-star debut album with Cannonball.
Album Reviews
The Joy, Panic, and Pathetic Charm of Modern Dating: Role Model’s Chuck Timely & The Hourglass Reviewed
★★★★☆
Role Model's Chuck Timely & The Hourglass is a 4.5-star triumph, balancing gospel builds, country-rock pivots, and standout track "love I you"...
General
Cameron Whitcomb Unleashes “Want For Nothing” as The Hard Way Era Reaches Full Blast
Cameron Whitcomb has released "Want For Nothing" alongside The Hard Way (Complete Edition), ahead of his Lollapalooza debut and the launch...
News
Sam Fender Makes History As “Rein Me In” (with Olivia Dean) Breaks 73-Year UK Chart Record
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have rewritten the history books as "Rein Me In" hits a record-breaking 19th week at...