The band originated as the solo project of musician Madeline Link.
[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.
[6] The album features songs written between Toronto, Ottawa and Mexico City.
[7] In September 2023, Packs announced they would release their third studio album, Melt the Honey, in January 2024 via Fire Talk.