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Claud
Also known asToast
Born (1999-04-23) April 23, 1999 (age 25)[1] [2]
Highland Park, Illinois[3]
OriginChicago, Illinois[3][4]
GenresBedroom pop[5][6]
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2018–present
Labels

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".

Career

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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

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

Discography

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Claud discography
Studio albums2
EPs3
Singles17

Studio albums

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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

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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

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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

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