Sophie Morgan Howarth was born in Liverpool in 1996 where, from busking on the streets to bunking off school at just 14 to visit Chester’s Faktory Studios, it's safe to say Sophie was dead set on making her mark in the music biz. Her music blends gothic and glamorous influences, drawing inspiration from artists like Nick Cave, Leonard Cohen, 'The Cure', and Tom Waits. She shot to prominence when her debut single 'Matador' went viral on TikTok. The song features the opening line: 'Here we are again at the Kazimier Garden', in reference to the much-loved Liverpool venue and Sophie’s Merseyside roots are never far from her thoughts, as it seems, in fact, the song was written the day after playing at the Seel Street venue. Talking about her start she says, "I started off as a busker, I was already doing pubs and clubs but thought, well I could maybe earn a bit of extra cash and reach more faces on the street. It’s not an easy job, I've got great admiration for anyone busking on the street – it can be hard and gruelling, especially in the winter. I’m proud that I did that as a kid." Armed with a musical education instilled in her by her father and grandfather, she was exposed to an eclectic mix of talents from yesteryear throughout her childhood. From Frank Sinatra, Leonard Cohen, and Joni Mitchell to 'The Waterboys', Van Morrison, and 'The Cure', this diverse musical upbringing laid the foundation for her to craft her own distinctive sound. Having first been discovered by The Verve’s Simon Jones, while playing at a wedding, the Liverpool-born bass guitarist took her under his wing, with this chance meeting proving to be a significant landmark in her rise to prominence. Sophie reveals: "He found me singing at a wedding at 14 and he’s kind of been like a father figure to me in the industry. I love him, he's amazing. I used to bunk off school and go to his studio."
After gaining initial prominence as an acoustic artist under her own name through three EPs and a number of singles, she formed Luvcat in 2023. Her Luvcat stage name comes from 'Love Cats', a hit by 'The Cure', and the singer-songwriter is now an emerging indie artist known for her theatrical and emotive alt-pop style. She's crafted an extravagant backstory for the persona, claiming to have run away with a Parisian circus, become a magician's assistant, and then mysteriously reappeared in London. With the help of a Paris-based friend, she eventually played arguably the most seminal show of her career in the French capital as she took on the moniker of Luvcat for the first time. "The first show I played as Luvcat was on the River Seine, then I came back to London, where I put a band together."
'The Libertines', fronted by Pete Doherty and Carl Barât, are unapologetic devotees and Luvcat recently supported the indie legends on their UK tour, with Sophie later speaking of her gratitude to the band for their guidance as they traversed the length and breadth of the country. "They were sweethearts," she says. "They were really inspiring and bought me red roses at the end of the tour. Peter's dogs ran on stage while I was playing, it was a real family environment. I loved it. I just love how in love they both are with music and supporting young artists, that’s really inspiring."
Critical acclaim has since followed in the form of the Breakthrough Artist of the Year prize at Nordoff and Robbins’ Northern Music Awards. Performing a killer two-song set at the event at the Liverpool Olympia, the evening proved to be a landmark homecoming for Luvcat. Reflecting on a milestone achievement for the band, she says: "I couldn’t be prouder. I'm so proud to be a northern artist. All the boys in my band are from the north too. It's just the most fun. It was so great to be in a room full of friendly northerners!" With dates in the diary for Los Angeles, New York and Glastonbury, and a fan base spanning everywhere from Germany to Australia, the sky appears to be the limit for Luvcat. "It’s just amazing, playing sellout shows across the pond, with my best mates," she admits. As her career reaches dizzying heights, her Liverpool roots remain dear to her, and it was clear that she was looking forward to another trip back to her beloved hometown for BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend festival in May 2025 at Sefton Park. The buzz surrounding Luvcat is well justified. Liverpool has provided a launchpad for a plethora of talents throughout the decades and there is every reason to believe that she is on her way to becoming a household name. The single 'Love & Money' was released on Valentine's Day 2025 followed by 'Lipstick' in May 2025 with an announcement of her debut album 'Vicious Delicious' due for a Halloween release date. She has supported Sabrina Carpenter at BST Hyde Park, is headlining the Montreux Jazz Festival and has an upcoming headline tour.
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