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".
Career
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] A Good Thing, from this album, was used in the season 3 finale episode of the Netflix series Heartstopper.
