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. They are known for the songs "Soft Spot" and "Wish You Were Gay".
Career Claud began releasing music under the pseudonym Toast, releasing an EP in 2018. In 2019, they dropped out of college at Syracuse University to pursue music full-time. Claud released the EP Sideline Star on October 25, 2019. In 2020, they formed a new band with Clairo, Josh Mehling, and Noa Frances Getzug, called Shelly. The group released two songs on October 30, 2020, titled "Steeeam" and "Natural". That same year, Claud became the first artist to sign with Phoebe Bridgers' record label Saddest Factory Records.
Claud's debut album, Super Monster, was released on February 12, 2021. In October 2021 they played with Bleachers at their Austin City Limits show. Their single "Soft Spot" was included on Vogue'''s list of The 38 Best Songs of 2021. In 2023, they were featured on the track "To Be Yours" by EDM duo Odesza.
On May 2, 2023, Claud released the single "Every Fucking Time" and announced their second album, Supermodels'', which was released on July 14, 2023. A Good Thing, from this album, was used in the season 3 finale episode of the Netflix series Heartstopper.
Backing band Claud Mintz – lead vocals, guitar Molly Kirschenbaum – bass, guitar, backing vocals Francesca Impastato – drums, drum pad
Discography
Studio albums +List of studio albums, with selected details Title Album details Super Monster Released: February 12, 2021 Label: Saddest Factory, Dead Oceans Format: LP, CD, digital download, streaming 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 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"2018Toast"Scarlett""Never Meant to Call"rowspan="3" "Easy"2019"If I Were You""Wish You Were Gay"Sideline Star"Miss You""Want To""Seven Days a Week" 2020rowspan="3" "My Body" "Wish U Were...""Gold"Super Monster"Soft Spot""Cuff Your Jeans"2021"Guard Down""In or In-Between" (Remix)rowspan="3" "Tommy""Go Home"2022"Every Fucking Time"2023Supermodels
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