[3] The band formed in 2011, and released two studio albums – Feast of Love (2013) and White Hot Moon (2016) – prior to their split.

Pity Sex has cited several bands as influences, including My Bloody Valentine, Pixies, Pavement, Dinosaur Jr., Kevin Gates,[5] and Yo La Tengo.

In August 2016, it was announced that vocalist/guitarist Britty Drake was to leave the band after a final show supporting Best Coast.

The band released their final single and video, "Burden You," created by Playlab, in conjunction with the announcement as a parting gift of sorts.

On May 5, 2022, Pity Sex made an announcement on their Twitter and Instagram page that they were playing Sound and Fury in Los Angeles, California in July.

[14] In July of 2024, as confirmed by the band's Instagram posts, Sean St. Charles returned to play drums.