“Arbroath’s finest” I read Mike Innes from They Go Boom! say that. The topic was bands that you know and everyone else doesn’t. He might be right. I’ve only heard one of their songs, and it’s bloody gorgeous!! Even though the recording quality is bad, “Thorns”, is a jangle gem. I have never been able to find more songs, or even find any more information about the whereabouts of the band today. It’s like if they’ve fall off the face of the Earth!

The only piece of information I have, is actually from the fanzine that came with the “Positively Teenage” tape. As you may know, this is almost mythological stuff!, maybe one of the BEST tapes of that era, compiled by This Almighty Pop! factotum Stephen Maughan. And the Sohfas were there, and now they are nowhere.

This is what it says:
Wendy writes most of the songs then the rest of the band try to learn them. And they end up totally different from what they were. Wendy and Susan are sisters. John and Susan are living together, Gordon’s just kind of there and writes some songs. We all come from Arbroath nearly, though John and Susan live in Dundee, our newest song is called 24 Hours and is really good. (this bit was written by John who is the drummer and wears glasses).

It also states that they were releasing a new demo. I wonder how it sounded. I bet it was great. Any more info would be appreciated. Would be lovely to get in touch!

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Listen
Sohfas – Thorns