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Soak (singer)

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SOAK
Birth nameBridie Monds-Watson
Born (1996-07-12) July 12, 1996 (age 28)
Derry, Northern Ireland
GenresIndie folk, dream pop
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2013–present
LabelsRough Trade Records

Bridie Monds-Watson, better known as SOAK, is an Irish[1] singer-songwriter born in Derry, Northern Ireland, in 1996.[2] SOAK's music has been described as 'a vivid portrait of teenage deep-thinking' by The Guardian.[3] She released her debut studio album Before We Forgot How to Dream in May 2015.

Career

In November 2014 she was revealed as one of acts on the BBC Sound of 2015 long list.[4]On 20 January 2015 she released her debut single "Sea Creatures".[5] She released her debut studio album Before We Forgot How to Dream on 29 May 2015.

Discography

Albums

Title Details Peak chart positions
IRE
[6]
UK
[7]
Before We Forgot How to Dream 19 37

Singles

Year Title Album
2014 "Blud" Before We Forgot How to Dream
"B a noBody"
2015 "Sea Creatures"

References

  1. ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/30d9df0a-1ee2-40d6-8b14-67bd66dbcebf
  2. ^ "Not so wet behind the ears". Irish Examiner. February 21, 2013. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
  3. ^ "One to watch: SOAK". The Guardian. 27 January 2013. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
  4. ^ "SOAK makes BBC Sound Of 2015 longlist". RTÉ. 1 December 2014. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
  5. ^ iTunes - Music - Sea Creatures - Single by SOAK
  6. ^ Hung, Steffen. "Discography Soak". Irish Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
  7. ^ "SOAK". Officialcharts.com/. Official Charts Company.