Career[edit]

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]