Claud Mintz, known professionally as Claud, is an American

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singer-songwriter from the suburbs of

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. Claud is

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and uses they/them pronouns. 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. In 2019, they dropped out of college at

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to pursue music full-time. Claud released the EP ''Sideline Star'' on October 25, 2019. In 2020, they formed a new band with

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, 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 with

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' record label

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. Claud's debut album, '' Super Monster'', was released on February 12, 2021. In October 2021 they played with

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at their

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show. Their single "Soft Spot" was included on ''

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s list of The 38 Best Songs of 2021. In 2023, they were featured on the track "To Be Yours" by EDM duo

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. On May 2, 2023, Claud released the single "Every Fucking Time" and announced their second album, ''

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'', which was released on July 14, 2023. A Good Thing, from this album, was used in the season 3 finale episode of the Netflix series Heartstopper.

Backing band

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

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Claud Living people Singers from Chicago Non-binary singers Bedroom pop musicians American non-binary musicians 21st-century American LGBTQ people 1999 births Dead Oceans artists