Packs (stylized as PACKS) is a Canadian indie rock band from Toronto.
Packs | |
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| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Labels | Fire Talk |
| Members |
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| Website | packstheband |
History
editThe band originated as the solo project of musician Madeline Link. The project later turned into a band, consisting of Link (guitar, vocals), Noah O'Neil (bass), Dexter Nash (guitar), and Shane Hooper (drums).[1] After releasing singles throughout 2019, the band got the attention of Brooklyn-based label Fire Talk, who signed them in 2020.[1] In March 2021, the band announced their debut album, Take the Cake, to be released jointly through Fire Talk and Royal Mountain Records.[2] The album was released on May 14, 2021, and received mixed reviews.[3][4][5]
On March 31, 2023, Packs released their second studio album via Fire Talk.[6] The album features songs written between Toronto, Ottawa and Mexico City.[6] The quartet holed up in a cabin in rural Quebec to record the album, and used the cabin's sauna as a makeshift recording booth.[7] In September 2023, Packs announced they would release their third studio album, Melt the Honey, in January 2024 via Fire Talk.[8]
Band members
edit- Madeline Link – lead vocals, guitars (2019–present)
- Shane Hooper – drums, percussion (2021–present)
- Dexter Nash – lead guitar, keyboards (2021–present)
- Noah O'Neil – bass guitar (2021–present)
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- Take the Cake (2021, Fire Talk, Royal Mountain)
- Crispy Crunchy Nothing (2023, Fire Talk)
- Melt the Honey (2024, Fire Talk)[9]
EPs
edit- Woah (2022, Fire Talk)
References
edit- ^ a b Macadie, Kieran. "Take the Cake eloquently packs a punch". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
- ^ Pappis, Konstantinos (March 10, 2021). "PACKS Announce Debut Album 'take the cake', Unveil New Song 'Silvertongue'". Our Culture Mag. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
- ^ DeVille, Chris (March 10, 2021). "PACKS – "Silvertongue"". Stereogum. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
- ^ Bobkin, Matt. "PACKS Plant Seeds of Hope in an Apocalypse on 'Take the Cake'". Exclaim!. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
- ^ Kenny, Mimi (May 21, 2021). "Album Review: PACKS – Take the Cake". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
- ^ a b Bell, Kaelen (January 24, 2023). "PACKS Announce Sophomore Album 'Crispy Crunchy Nothing,' Share New Single". Exclaim!. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ Merrick, Hayden (April 3, 2023). "PACKS, Crispy Crunchy Nothing". FLOOD Magazine. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (September 27, 2023). "PACKS - "Honey"". Stereogum. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ Brasil, Sydney (September 27, 2023). "Packs Announce Melt the Honey LP, Share Single and Tour Dates". Exclaim!. Retrieved October 21, 2023.