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24 October 2026 – Claud Releases Me and the Music and Finds Joy Without Pretending the World Is Perfect
By Editorial Team - October 24, 2026
Summary
Brooklyn indie-pop songwriter Claud releases third studio album Me and the Music via Dead Oceans, produced with John Congleton, finding optimism through friendship.
Key Facts
- Brooklyn indie-pop songwriter Claud releases third album 'Me and the Music' on Dead Oceans.
- Co-produced by Claud and John Congleton with songwriting contributions from Dan Nigro.
- North American headline tour begins February 18, 2027 in Boston.
- Entities: Claud, John Congleton, Dan Nigro, Dead Oceans, Electric Lady Studios, Shelly, Clairo, Annie DiRusso, Hank Heaven
- Tags: claud, me-and-the-music, dead-oceans, john-congleton, dan-nigro, indie-pop, brooklyn-music, she-doesnt-love-me
Brooklyn indie-pop artist Claud has released their third full-length album, Me and the Music, through Dead Oceans, marking their first major collection since 2023's acclaimed Supermodels. Co-produced by Claud and seasoned studio wizard John Congleton (St. Vincent, Alvvays), the ten-song record balances vulnerability with upbeat, chorus-driven guitar-pop optimism.
Rather than succumbing to existential weariness, Claud navigates identity, community, and romance with sharp humour. Lead track "She Doesn't Love Me" maps interpersonal heartbreak against wider modern frictions, while companion gems "Gay Witchcraft", "Just Kidding", and "Let's End on a Good Note" demonstrate an artist flourishing in their melodic instincts.
Key studio sessions at New York's Electric Lady Studios welcomed collaborators Hank Heaven and Annie DiRusso, as well as a high-profile reunion with Grammy-winning producer Dan Nigro on "The Legend". Claud's enduring involvement in indie collective Shelly (alongside Clairo and close friends) also underscores the album's embrace of musical community ahead of a North American headline run beginning in Boston on February 18, 2027.
Me and the Music suggests that genuine joy does not require pretending difficult realities have vanished—sometimes writing a peerless chorus is the best response to chaotic times. Stream more guitar-pop selections in our indie pop hub and follow tour details on our news page.