Our Records, from Dichotomy to Fatalism
Two EPs, three albums and a few instrumental editions: here's a quick guide to the Polaris records, in order, and where to start if you're new to us.
Where did it begin?
- Dichotomy (EP, 2013): our first release, a year after we started in Sydney.
- The Guilt & the Grief (EP, 2016): our second EP, and the record before our first album.
What are the three albums?
The Mortal Coil (2017)
Our first album, out on 3 November 2017 through Resist and SharpTone. It reached No. 6 in Australia and earned an ARIA nomination for Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album.
The Death of Me (2020)
Out on 21 February 2020. It went to No. 3 in Australia, was nominated for the same ARIA award, and won the AIR Award for Best Independent Heavy Album or EP in 2021.
Fatalism (2023)
Out on 1 September 2023, and our first No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart. Ryan Siew, our lead guitarist since 2013, died in June 2023, and we released Fatalism and toured it in his honour. It won the AIR Award for Best Independent Heavy Album or EP in 2024.
Are there instrumental versions?
Yes. Instrumental editions of The Mortal Coil and The Death of Me came out on 3 July 2020, and Fatalism followed on 5 September 2025.
Which songs should I start with?
- "The Remedy" and "Masochist": both ARIA Gold singles.
- "Inhumane", "Nightmare" and "Overflow": more singles from across our records.
- "Icarus": our 2022 single with PhaseOne.
Where do the designs fit in?
Our songs are about anxiety, depression and loss, and our designs carry that mix of heavy and tender, from a blood-red Fatalism badge to soft pastel art. Each product page tells you what's in its design.