Claud (singer)

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Claud
Also known asToast
BornApril 23, 1999 [1] [2]
Highland Park, Illinois[3]
OriginChicago, Illinois[3][4]
GenresBedroom pop[5][6]
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, 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]

History[]

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 an EP called Sideline Star on October 25, 2019.[8] In 2020, Claud formed a new band with Clairo, Josh Mehling, and , 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 on with Phoebe Bridgers' record label Saddest Factory.[11] Claud's debut album, Super Monster, was released on February 12, 2021.[12]

Discography[]

Claud discography
Studio albums1
EPs3
Singles16

Studio albums[]

Title Album details
Super Monster

Extended plays[]

Title Album details
Toast (as Toast)
  • Released: 2018
  • Label: Terrile
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Sideline Superstar
  • 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[]

Title Year Album
"Onetwothree" 2018 Toast
"Scarlett"
"Never Meant to Call" Non-album singles
"Easy" 2019
"If I Were You"
"Wish You Were Gay" Sideline Superstar
"Miss You"
"Want To"
"Seven Days a Week" (Demo) 2020 Non-album single
"My Body"
"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 single

References[]

  1. ^ Hughes, Mia (25 November 2020). "Claud: meet the first artist signed to Phoebe Bridgers' new label". NME. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Claud's Instagram". April 23, 2020. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Donelson, Marcy. "Claud Artist Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
  4. ^ a b Dix, Peyton (14 November 2019). "Claud Keeps Growing Up". Paper. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  5. ^ Konemann, Liam (10 February 2020). "Meet bedroom pop's new outsider, Claud: "I always felt pushed to the side"". Dork. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  6. ^ Tezel, Balim (30 September 2019). "Meet Claud, the Non-Binary Indie Artist Who'll Get You Hooked on Melancholic Pop". PopSugar. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  7. ^ a b c Williams, Nick. "Non-Binary Artist Claud Debuts New 'Sideline Star' EP & Shares Exclusive 'Gaylist' Mix". Billboard. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  8. ^ "Non-Binary Artist Claud Debuts New 'Sideline Star' EP & Shares Exclusive 'Gaylist' Mix". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  9. ^ DeVille, Chris (30 October 2020). "Hear 2 Songs From Clairo, Claud, & Friends' New Band Shelly". Stereogum. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  10. ^ "Clairo and Her Best Friends Have Formed Your New Favorite Band, Shelly / Ones To Watch". Ones To Watch. Retrieved 2021-03-21.
  11. ^ Reilly, Nick (14 October 2020). "Claud announced as first act signed to Phoebe Bridgers' Saddest Factory Records and released the new song Gold". NME. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  12. ^ Triscari, Caleb (3 December 2020). "Claud announces debut album 'Super Monster', shares new single". NME. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
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