Packs (band)
Packs (often stylized as PACKS) is a Canadian indie rock band from Toronto.
History
The 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 Records, 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 Records and Royal Mountain Records.[2] The album was released on May 14, 2021 and received mixed reviews.[3][4][5]
Discography
Studio albums
- Take the Cake (2021, Fire Talk, Royal Mountain)
- Crispy Crunchy Nothing (2023, Fire Talk)
- Melt the Honey (2024, Fire Talk)[6]
EPs
- WOAH (2022, Fire Talk)
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ Brasil, Sydney (September 27, 2023). "Packs Announce Melt the Honey LP, Share Single and Tour Dates". Exclaim!. Retrieved October 21, 2023.