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Sophie Morgan
Morgan performing as Luvcat at Wide Awake 2025
Born
Sophie Morgan Howarth

1996
Liverpool, England
Other names
  • Luvcat
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2013–present

Sophie Morgan Howarth (born 1996), also known as Luvcat, is an English singer-songwriter. After gaining initial prominence as an acoustic artist under her own name through three EPs and a number of singles, Morgan formed Luvcat in 2023.[1] Luvcat's debut album Vicious Delicious will be released in 2025.

Biography

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Born in Liverpool, Morgan was raised in Rainhill and Widnes, Cheshire in Northwest England.[2] She attended Tower College.[3]

2013–2021: Beginnings as Sophie Morgan

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After a chance meeting with The Verve's Simon Jones, whilst singing in church at a friend's wedding, Morgan began skipping school[4] and recording in Jones' Chester studio,[2] first appearing in the media in 2013 around age 16. She performed at the Warrington Music Festival that year.[5]

Morgan released her first single "Marionette" in 2016, followed six months later by "Quietly", which picked up support from BBC Music Introducing and BBC 6 Music along the way.[6] Morgan's debut EP Annie was released on 6 October 2017.[7][8] After applying for the rights to record a version of "The Whole of the Moon",[9] which features on the EP, Morgan was invited on tour with The Waterboys across the UK and Europe through the autumn of 2017.[10]

Her second EP Sons & Daughters was released on 21 September 2018;[11] its titular single "Sons & Daughters" received critical acclaim for the quality of her voice and simplicity of its delivery.[12] In 2019, she covered The National's "Bloodbuzz Ohio"[13] and performed at Warrington Music Festival.[14] She released her third and final EP as Sophie Morgan in March 2020 titled Marmalade.[15]

2023–present: Luvcat

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In 2023, Morgan formed her alternative rock/dark pop project and alter ego called Luvcat, named after "The Love Cats" by The Cure, debuting with the single "Matador" in 2024.[1][16] She also put together a band with Jack Fussey, Andy Richmond, Tom Fripp and Will Jaquet.[17] They had their first headline show at Paper Dress Vintage in July,[18] performed at All Points East, and supported The Last Dinner Party and Paris Paloma on tour. Luvcat's next singles "He's My Man", described as a murder ballad, and "Dinner @ Brasserie Zédel" were released in autumn.[19][20]

The single "Love & Money" was released on Valentine's Day 2025 followed by "Lipstick" in May[21][22] and the announcement of Luvcat's debut album Vicious Delicious for a Halloween release date, accompanied by the titular single in the summer.[23] Luvcat supported Sabrina Carpenter at BST Hyde Park,[24] is headlining the Montreux Jazz Festival,[25] and has an upcoming headline tour.[26]

Artistry

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Through her father, Morgan grew up listening to the likes of Nick Drake, Van Morrison, Nick Cave, The Cure, Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen and The Smiths. She recalls finding Avril Lavigne "badass" in her youth and getting into emo with My Chemical Romance. She discovered the likes of Kate Bush, Joni Mitchell and Carole King.[2][27][28]

Early in her career, Morgan leant towards alternative folk and country-influenced acoustic music. In 2018, James Fenny of Bellwood Music compared Morgan to Billie Marten, Jade Bird, Hannah Grace and Freya Ridings.[29]

Luvcat has been described as alternative rock, romantic rock,[30] and dark pop.[31]

Sophie Morgan discography

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EPs

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  • Annie (2017)
  • Sons & Daughters (2018)
  • Marmalade (2020)

Singles

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  • "Marionette" (2016)
  • "Sons & Daughters" (2018)
  • "Above You" (2018)
  • "Marmalade" (2020)
  • "Bar to Bar" (2020)
  • "If You Knew" (2020)
  • "Unwinnable War" (2020)
  • "Always" (2021)

Luvcat discography

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Albums

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  • Vicious Delicious (2025)

Singles

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  • "Matador" (2024)
  • "He's My Man" (2024)
  • "Dinner @ Brasserie Zédel" (2024)
  • "Love & Money" (2025)
  • "Lipstick" (2025)
  • "Vicious Delicious" (2025)

References

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  1. ^ a b Harrison, Emma (14 June 2024). "The uprise of Luvcat and romantic rock". Undr the Radar. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
  2. ^ a b c Glenn (18 October 2017). "WATCH: Sophie Morgan – 'Hey Annie'". This Is Soundcheck. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  3. ^ "Tower College – A Leading Independent School for 3 – 16 Year Olds". Lancashire Life. 29 May 2024. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
  4. ^ "Best of Amazing Tunes No. 38 Sophie Morgan – Right Chord Music". Right Chord Music. 24 April 2015. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  5. ^ Morgan, David (15 November 2013). "Make songwriter Sophie your choice for MTV!". Warrington Guardian. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
  6. ^ "Sophie Morgan". Hartmedia.co.uk. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  7. ^ "Album Review: Sophie Morgan – Annie EP". Eartothegroundmusic.co.uk. 10 January 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  8. ^ Oldfield, Emily (18 October 2017). "EP REVIEW: Sophie Morgan – 'Annie'". Bittersweetsymphonies.co.uk. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  9. ^ "An interview with: Sophie Morgan -". Epigram.org.uk. 7 November 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  10. ^ "Gig Junkies " Blog Archive " The Waterboys + Sophie Morgan @ Symphony Hall, Birmingham – 19 October 2017". Gigjunkies.com. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  11. ^ "Sophie Morgan finds contentedness in mellow track "Sons & Daughters"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  12. ^ "Sophie Morgan Charms With 'Sons & Daughters'". Clash Magazine. 4 September 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  13. ^ Murray, Robin (1 February 2019). "Sophie Morgan Shares Her Stark, Affecting Take On 'Bloodbuzz Ohio'". Clash. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  14. ^ Harman, Lee (3 April 2019). "Full Lineup announced for Warrington Music Festival". Warringtonmusic.co.uk. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  15. ^ Colin (20 March 2020). "Sophie Morgan – Marmalade". TuneFountain. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
  16. ^ Harbron, Lucy (3 June 2024). "Introducing Luvcat with her theatrical debut, 'Matador'". Far Out. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  17. ^ "Luvcat". Northern Music Network. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  18. ^ Harbron, Lucy (5 July 2024). "A new star ascends: Luvcat's debut headline show sets a path to the top". Far Out Magazine. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  19. ^ Rigotti, Alex (30 September 2024). "Luvcat releases music video for sinister new single 'He's My Man'". NME. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  20. ^ "Luvcat has dropped a theatrical new video for her latest single 'Dinner @ Brasserie Zédel'". Dork. 12 December 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
  21. ^ Tyler Damara Kelly (14 February 2025). "Luvcat celebrates Valentine's Day with new track, "Love & Money"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
  22. ^ von Pip, Andy (13 May 2025). "Luvcat Unleashes Darkly Seductive Single "Lipstick"". Under the Radar. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
  23. ^ Newton, Felicity (9 July 2025). "Luvcat has announced her debut album 'Vicious Delicious' for Halloween". Dork. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
  24. ^ Taylor, Sam (30 May 2025). "Sabrina Carpenter has confirmed the full lineup for her BST Hyde Park shows, feat. Luvcat, SOFY, Chloe Qisha and more". Dork. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
  25. ^ O'Connor, Roisin (6 June 2025). "Montreux Jazz Festival unveils Spotlight Stage lineup including rising British star Luvcat". The Independent. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
  26. ^ Robinson, Ben (11 July 2025). "Luvcat Announces Debut Album 'Vicious Delicious' and Global Tour". UK Festival Guides. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
  27. ^ Reilly, Nick (31 October 2024). "Meet Luvcat, the singer bringing back mystery and smoky romance to music". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
  28. ^ von Pip, Andy (14 March 2025). "Luvcat on Poetry, Pop, and the Art of Reinvention". Under the Radar. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
  29. ^ Fenny, James (27 September 2018). "Spotlight: Sophie Morgan". Belwood Music. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  30. ^ Harrison, Emma (14 June 2024). "The uprise of Luvcat and romantic rock". Under the Radar. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  31. ^ Carter, Daisy (9 January 2025). "Class of 2025: Luvcat". DIY. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
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