Claud | |
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Also known as | Toast |
Born | [1]
[2] Highland Park, Illinois[3] | April 23, 1999
Origin | Chicago, Illinois[3][4] |
Genres | Bedroom pop[5][6] |
Occupation(s) | 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".
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]
Claud discography | |
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Studio albums | 2 |
EPs | 3 |
Singles | 17 |
Title | Album details |
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Super Monster |
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Supermodels |
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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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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 |