Claud

Claud is an NYC-based singer-songwriter from the suburbs of Chicago. Known for songs like “Soft Spot” and “Wish You Were Gay,” Claud first began releasing music under the name Toast before stepping fully into their solo project and quickly building a devoted following. In 2020, Claud became the first artist signed to Saddest Factory Records, the label founded by Phoebe Bridgers. Their debut album, Super Monster, established them as a singular new voice in bedroom pop. Alongside their solo work, Claud is also a member of Shelly with Clairo, Josh Mehling, and Noa Frances Getzug. The group released the songs “Steeeam” and “Natural” in 2020, followed by “Cross Your Mind” and “Hartwell” in 2025. Claud’s project has toured with artists including Paramore, Bleachers, girl in red, and boygenius, further cementing their place within a new generation of influential alternative artists. Most recently, Claud signed a publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group in partnership with Jack Antonoff. Their single “Soft Spot” was named one of Vogue’s “Best Songs of 2021.”