Claud Mintz, known professionally as Claud, is an American bedroom pop singer-songwriter from the suburbs of

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. Claud is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns. They are known for some of their songs "Soft Spot" and "Wish You Were Gay".

History

Claud began releasing music under the pseudonym Toast, releasing an EP in 2018. In 2019, they dropped out of college at

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to pursue music full-time. Claud released an EP called ''Sideline Star'' on October 25, 2019. In 2020, Claud 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 on with Phoebe Bridgers' record label Saddest Factory Records. Claud's debut album, ''Super Monster'', was released on February 12, 2021. In October 2021 Claud played with

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at their Austin City Limits show. Their single "Soft Spot" was included on

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's list of "The 38 Best Songs of 2021."

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

Backing band

* Claud Mintz - lead vocals, guitar * Molly Kirschenbaum - bass, guitar, backing vocals * Francesca Impastato - drums, drum pad

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Claud Living people Musicians from Chicago Non-binary singers Bedroom pop musicians 21st-century LGBT people 1999 births Dead Oceans artists