Birdie began writing songs at the age of thirteen, before an early demo of ‘Sea Creatures’ lit a fuse which picked up the attention of BBC Introducing. Yet Soak rushed into nothing, continuing to find her confidence as an artist and as a young woman. Having toured in the school holidays and completed her studies, things moved forward in 2014, when the soft-release of ‘Blud’ won widespread acclaim and ultimately led to a deal with Rough Trade the same summer most of her friends got their A-Level results. 

On its surface, ‘Before We Forgot How To Dream’ may initially appear nostalgic – romantic, even - towards a more innocent time. But despite the tumultuous tone which actually lingers beneath the record, there is still a persistently uplifting element to Soak’s music. 

“People grow up and nobody believes in Magic anymore, or you’re told to lower your expectations and that
certain behaviour isn’t appropriate. This album is definitely about that time when you believed a bit more
in things.”  

You’d venture that belief will take Soak further yet in her career, though ultimately her debut album seems to explore those joys and fears we take with us through life, from adolescence into adulthood – but simply get a little better at hiding.