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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. 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

Extended plays

Singles

References

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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. ^ 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.

• Living people
• Singers from Chicago
• Non-binary singers
• Bedroom pop musicians
• American non-binary musicians
• 21st-century American LGBTQ people
• 1999 births
• Dead Oceans artists