Claud (singer)

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]

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

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 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 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. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
  3. Donelson, Marcy. "Claud Artist Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
  4. 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. 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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