Claud (singer)
Claud | |
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| Also known as | Toast |
| Born | April 23, 1999[1] [2] Highland Park, Illinois[3] |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois[3][4] |
| Genres | Bedroom pop[5][6] |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
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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
[edit]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
[edit]- Claud Mintz – lead vocals, guitar
- Molly Kirschenbaum – bass, guitar, backing vocals
- Francesca Impastato – drums, drum pad
Discography
[edit]| Claud discography | |
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| Studio albums | 2 |
| EPs | 3 |
| Singles | 17 |
Studio albums
[edit]| Title | Album details |
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| Super Monster |
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| Supermodels |
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Extended plays
[edit]| Title | EP details |
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| Toast (as Toast) |
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| Sideline Star |
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| Gay and Bored |
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Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Album |
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| "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
[edit]- ^ Hughes, Mia (November 25, 2020). "Claud: meet the first artist signed to Phoebe Bridgers' new label". NME. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ "Claud's Instagram". April 23, 2020. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
- ^ a b Donelson, Marcy. "Claud Artist Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ a b Dix, Peyton (November 14, 2019). "Claud Keeps Growing Up". Paper. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
- ^ Konemann, Liam (February 10, 2020). "Meet bedroom pop's new outsider, Claud: "I always felt pushed to the side"". Dork. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Non-Binary Artist Claud Debuts New 'Sideline Star' EP & Shares Exclusive 'Gaylist' Mix". Billboard. October 25, 2019. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
- ^ DeVille, Chris (October 30, 2020). "Hear 2 Songs From Clairo, Claud, & Friends' New Band Shelly". Stereogum. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
- ^ "Clairo and Her Best Friends Have Formed Your New Favorite Band, Shelly / Ones To Watch". Ones To Watch. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Triscari, Caleb (December 3, 2020). "Claud announces debut album 'Super Monster', shares new single". NME. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
- ^ DeWald, Mike (October 11, 2021). "INTERVIEW: Claud puts in the work on Bleachers tour, Outside Lands next". Riff Magazine. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
- ^ "The 38 Best Songs of 2021, According to Vogue Editors". Vogue. December 7, 2021. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
- ^ "ODESZA Release Yet Another New Song To Be Yours With Claud". YourEDM. March 15, 2023.
- ^ Murray, Robin (May 3, 2023). "Claude Launches New Album". Clash.
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