Mineral formed in 1994 and like other young bands, they toured constantly, virtually living in their van. Their first full length The Power of Failing, was recorded in 6 days in October 1995, followed by a split 7 inch with Jimmy Eat World and Sense Field shortly after when the three bands hit the road together. Mineral released their second full length, EndSerenading in 1998 with Mark Trombino at Big Fish Studios in Encinitas, California. Shortly after completing recording for "EndSerenading", the four members of Mineral decided to go their separate ways. Chris Simpson and Jeremy Gomez formed the Gloria Record. Gabriel Wiley and Scott McCarver were briefly in a band called Imbroco. Gabe is now in Pop Unknown. Chris Simpson also has solo projects called Zookeeper and Mountain Time. The band has reunited on several occasions, but their appearance at Best Friends Forever Fest 2025 is their final performance ever.