By Million Wires is an alternative band from Tarnów, Poland. They debuted in 2012 with Letters to the Absent and, after a 14-year hiatus, return with the EP Not Over.
The aptly titled Not Over features five tracks. The opener, Over, immediately stands out thanks to its memorable and beautifully played guitar riff, reminiscent of emo acts such as American Football. Although I’m not usually a fan of extended intros, the guitar opening here works exceptionally well. After about thirty seconds, the vocals enter, evoking Death Cab for Cutie, yet melodically they also recall some of my favorite ’80s new wave bands. The highlight is a melancholic yet highly melodic chorus. Overall, the song feels structured and coherent, with each section flowing naturally into the next, culminating in a captivating, gradually intensifying instrumental passage.
The second track, Glass Houses, also runs close to five minutes and opens with another warm, inviting guitar intro. I truly appreciate these longer, slightly post-rock-oriented buildups. The emotive yet restrained clean vocals float above the instrumentation, again building patiently toward a powerful, beautifully delivered chorus that leaves a lasting impression. The song then crescendos into a surge of guitars before returning to a more melodic and clean atmosphere.
At four minutes, I Know Better is the shortest track on the EP. Once again, the band delivers another memorable riff – clearly they have plenty of them up their sleeve. The outro is particularly striking, as the vocals reach higher registers, adding an extra layer of emotion.
The fourth track, Lost or Won, shifts the rhythm slightly and once more brings to mind American Football, particularly their later releases known for pristine clean guitars and melodic vocals. At times, distorted walls of guitars briefly enrich the atmosphere. It becomes clear that these songs are likely to feel even more powerful and energetic in a live setting. The recording itself sounds organic and lively, which is a major strength.
The closing track, Runaway, opens with a hypnotic, almost krautrock-inspired vibe. Its chorus feels more intense than the previous ones, with the emotional refrain — “run away from your life” — reinforced by distorted guitars and thunderous drums toward the end, providing a fitting and compelling conclusion to the EP.
After 14 years, By Million Wires return with a five-track EP built on memorable guitar riffs, emotive clean vocals, and dynamic buildups. The record blends melancholic melodies, post-rock atmospheres, and organic production into a cohesive and compelling comeback — and we highly recommend it.
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