Claud (singer)

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Claud
Also known asToast
Born (1999-04-23) April 23, 1999 (age 25) [1] [2]
Highland Park, Illinois [3]
Origin Chicago, Illinois [3] [4]
Genres Bedroom 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".

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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] A Good Thing, from this album, was used in the season 3 finale episode of the Netflix series Heartstopper.

Backing band

Discography

Claud discography
Studio albums2
EPs3
Singles17

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details
TitleAlbum 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
TitleEP 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
TitleYearAlbum
"Onetwothree"2018Toast
"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)2020Non-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"2023Supermodels

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References

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  4. 1 2 Dix, Peyton (November 14, 2019). "Claud Keeps Growing Up". Paper . Retrieved November 22, 2020.
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  7. 1 2 3 Williams, Nick (October 25, 2019). "Non-Binary Artist Claud Debuts New 'Sideline Star' EP & Shares Exclusive 'Gaylist' Mix". Billboard . Retrieved November 22, 2020.
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  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.
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  12. ↑ Triscari, Caleb (December 3, 2020). "Claud announces debut album 'Super Monster', shares new single". NME . Retrieved December 5, 2020.
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  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.
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