Derry singer Soak is focusing on her music, not her sexuality

At 18, Soak is already tired of answering questions on her sexuality. Her debut LP should put some of the focus back on her music, writes Ed Power

SOMETIMES Bridie Monds-Watson feels like a small furry animal frozen in the headlights.

“It’s weird when people ask deeply personal questions,” says the young Derry singer who performs as Soak.