Claud – Supermodels
On Supermodels, Claud combines humour with pure heart throughout, cultivating the ultimate soundtrack for summer and beyond
The sophomore offering from Claud, Supermodels, feels like a coming-of-age record, or perhaps, the soundtrack to your next favourite indie darling film. Signed to Phoebe Bridgers’ label, Saddest Factory Records, mononym artist Claud’s sound is oftentimes ethereal and sometimes more foreboding, as heard in the pulsating bass intro of Dirt. While obviously contemporary, there's a nostalgic feel to some songs (It’s Not About You; Wet). They are laden with synth alongside Claud’s dreamy vocals – a similar sound to fellow queer artists Tegan and Sara, an act Claud declares their love for on a monthly basis via Twitter.
The Moving On is a standout track which absolutely soars, despite the subject matter. In the face of someone who is 'already gone', Claud manages to create something devastating but also uplifting at the same time. Shorter bursts of softer, acoustic offerings come in the form of album opener Crumbs, and later on Spare Tire. The closing track, Screwdriver, where the album gets its name, encapsulates both the ethereal and foreboding qualities as previously mentioned as Claud lays bare their awe-inspiring vulnerability. On Supermodels, Claud combines humour with pure heart throughout, cultivating the ultimate soundtrack for summer and beyond.
Listen to: The Moving On, Every Fucking Time