Claud (singer)

Claud Mintz, known professionally as Claud, is an American bedroom pop singer-songwriter from the suburbs of Chicago. Claud is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns.[7] They are known for the songs "Soft Spot" and "Wish You Were Gay".

Claud
Also known asToast
Born (1999-04-23) April 23, 1999[1] [2]
Highland Park, Illinois[3]
OriginChicago, Illinois[3][4]
GenresBedroom pop[5][6]
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2018–present
Labels

Career

Claud began releasing music under the pseudonym Toast, releasing an EP in 2018.[7] In 2019, they dropped out of college at Syracuse University[4] to pursue music full-time.[7] Claud released the EP Sideline Star on October 25, 2019.[8] In 2020, they formed a new band with Clairo, Josh Mehling, and Noa Frances Getzug, called Shelly.[9] The group released two songs on October 30, 2020, titled "Steeeam" and "Natural".[10] That same year, Claud became the first artist to sign with Phoebe Bridgers' record label Saddest Factory Records.[11]

Claud's debut album, Super Monster, was released on February 12, 2021.[12] In October 2021 they played with Bleachers at their Austin City Limits show.[13] Their single "Soft Spot" was included on Vogue's list of The 38 Best Songs of 2021.[14] In 2023, they were featured on the track "To Be Yours" by EDM duo Odesza.[15]

On May 2, 2023, Claud released the single "Every Fucking Time" and announced their second album, Supermodels, which was released on July 14, 2023.[16]

Backing band
  • Claud Mintz – lead vocals, guitar
  • Molly Kirschenbaum – bass, guitar, backing vocals
  • Francesca Impastato – drums, drum pad

Discography
Claud discography
Studio albums2
EPs3
Singles17

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected details
Title Album details
Super Monster
Supermodels
  • Released: July 14, 2023
  • Label: Saddest Factory, Dead Oceans
  • Format: LP, CD, cassette, digital download, streaming

Extended plays
List of extended plays, with selected details
Title EP details
Toast (as Toast)
  • Released: 2018
  • Label: Terrible
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Sideline Star
  • Released: October 25, 2019
  • Label: self-released
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
Gay and Bored
  • Released: April 2, 2020
  • Label: self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles
List of singles
Title Year Album
"Onetwothree" 2018 Toast
"Scarlett"
"Never Meant to Call" Non-album singles
"Easy" 2019
"If I Were You"
"Wish You Were Gay" Sideline Star
"Miss You"
"Want To"
"Seven Days a Week" (Demo) 2020 Non-album singles
"My Body" (with Del Water Gap)
"Wish U Were..."
"Gold" Super Monster
"Soft Spot"
"Cuff Your Jeans" 2021
"Guard Down"
"In or In-Between" (Remix)
(with The Marías featuring Jesse)		 Non-album singles
"Tommy"
"Go Home" 2022
"Every Fucking Time" 2023 Supermodels

References
  1. Hughes, Mia (25 November 2020). "Claud: meet the first artist signed to Phoebe Bridgers' new label". NME. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
  2. "Claud's Instagram". April 23, 2020. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
  3. Donelson, Marcy. "Claud Artist Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
  4. Dix, Peyton (14 November 2019). "Claud Keeps Growing Up". Paper. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  5. Konemann, Liam (10 February 2020). "Meet bedroom pop's new outsider, Claud: "I always felt pushed to the side"". Dork. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  6. Tezel, Balim (30 September 2019). "Meet Claud, the Non-Binary Indie Artist Who'll Get You Hooked on Melancholic Pop". PopSugar. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  7. Williams, Nick (25 October 2019). "Non-Binary Artist Claud Debuts New 'Sideline Star' EP & Shares Exclusive 'Gaylist' Mix". Billboard. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  8. "Non-Binary Artist Claud Debuts New 'Sideline Star' EP & Shares Exclusive 'Gaylist' Mix". Billboard. 25 October 2019. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  9. DeVille, Chris (30 October 2020). "Hear 2 Songs From Clairo, Claud, & Friends' New Band Shelly". Stereogum. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  10. "Clairo and Her Best Friends Have Formed Your New Favorite Band, Shelly / Ones To Watch". Ones To Watch. Retrieved 2021-03-21.
  11. Reilly, Nick (14 October 2020). "Claud announced as first act signed to Phoebe Bridgers' Saddest Factory Records and released the new song Gold". NME. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  12. Triscari, Caleb (3 December 2020). "Claud announces debut album 'Super Monster', shares new single". NME. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
  13. DeWald, Mike (October 11, 2021). "INTERVIEW: Claud puts in the work on Bleachers tour, Outside Lands next". Riff Magazine. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
  14. "The 38 Best Songs of 2021, According to Vogue Editors". Vogue. 2021-12-07. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
  15. "ODESZA Release Yet Another New Song To Be Yours With Claud". YourEDM. 15 March 2023.
  16. Murray, Robin (3 May 2023). "Claude Launches New Album". Clash.
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