Singer-songwriter Claud Releases New Album
The 27-year-old artist marks a shift in creative tone with the release of the 10-track studio album Me and the Music.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Pop
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Brooklyn-based musician Claud has released their third studio album, titled Me and the Music. The new collection arrives three years after the artist's previous release, Supermodels.
Why it matters
Claud aimed to pivot away from the serious tone established in their previous work by taking a more hands-on role in the production process. The album reflects this shift through a collaborative creative environment.
The new album features 10 original tracks produced by Claud and John Congleton. This release follows a three-year gap since the artist's previous studio project.
The players
Claud
A 27-year-old Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter who has now released three studio albums.
John Congleton
A record producer who co-produced the new album alongside Claud.
Jack Antonoff
A musician and producer who served as a mentor to Claud during the album's production phase.
Hank Heaven
A singer who provided contributions to the album during the writing process at Electric Lady Studios.
Annie DiRusso
A singer who collaborated on the writing sessions for the new album at Electric Lady Studios.
The details
Co-written and recorded at Electric Lady Studios, the project features contributions from artists Hank Heaven and Annie DiRusso as well as collaborations with Dan Nigro. The production process involved mentorship from Jack Antonoff to help Claud refine their hands-on creative direction.
Timeline
2023: Claud released the album Supermodels.
October 22, 2026: Claud released the album Me and the Music.
Industry Dynamics
This release reflects the broader trend of indie-pop artists increasingly taking direct control over their production and creative output. It marks a tonal shift from the artist's previous project, highlighting a common evolution in artist career trajectories.
Listeners can now access the 10-track album across major streaming platforms. Fans familiar with early singles like I Owe You and She Doesn't Love Me can stream the complete project starting today.
The takeaway
Artists often pivot their sound by changing their production process and collaborative circle after a breakthrough record. Listeners can observe this evolution by comparing the thematic shift between the artist's latest work and their previous studio projects.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Scoop.
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