Connecticut indie rock and roll trio Polaris Mine was formed within the fall months of 1998 by vocalist/guitarist Joel and drummer Jon, both veterans from the punk-pop combo Not My Ritchie. Originally dubbed Antic, the band’s lineup was filled with the addition of vocalist/bassist Jordyn, producing their live debut in early 1999 and documenting a demonstration cassette, Pageant Finalists, through the springtime. Polaris Mine’s 1st full-length work, Lists of Items, appeared within the Beatville label in middle-2000.