The band consists of lead vocalist Emmy Mack, guitarist Craig Wilkinson, drummer Alex Powys, and bassist Ned Jankovic.

RedHook was formed in June 2017 by Emmy Mack on vocals and Matt Coleman (performing as Suburban) on bass guitar, they were both previously in the rock band Smokin' Mirrors, Craig Wilkinson was later recruited as their guitarist.

[1] Coleman's role in the band was later changed to just a studio and touring member, not appearing in any music videos or promotional art as he chose to focus on his solo career.

[2] Later that year, in December, RedHook joined the lineup for the inaugural Good Things festival in Sydney as a local support band.

[1] In late-December, Dan begun having undisclosed health issues and was then out of action from touring, the band used stand-ins until a replacement was found.

RedHook later performed a 6-date tour as a supporting act for Hands Like Houses, Ocean Grove and Endless Heights in February.

In June, studio and touring bassist Surburban left the band to pursue his solo career, Maverick Burnett was brought on to replace him.

[11] RedHook are also set to perform on their debut headline tour to promote "Only Bones" in August, their show locations excluded Brisbane.

[12] To celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Guerrilla Radio" by Rage Against the Machine, RedHook covered the song and released a music video for it.

[22] In an interview with Hysteria Magazine in March 2020 vocalist Emmy Mack teased an upcoming EP and revealed plans to record in April.

[23] On 13 November, they released their next single "Cure 4 Psycho" which Mack described as "written from the perspective of a survivor raising a defiant middle-finger to her would-be killer.

The single features gang vocals from their band friends; Yours Truly, The Dead Love, Grenade Jumper, FANGZ, Down For Tomorrow, and The Last Martyr.

[31] RedHook are scheduled to appear at Good Things festival in December, announced as part of the permanent line-up.

[33] On 22 November 2022, Redhook released the single "Soju" featuring vocals by Sly Withers frontman Jono Mata, alongside an accompanying music video.