The Polish band By Million Wires just hit my radar recently with their upcoming EP “Not Over”. I had this review down in my notes around April 20, then stopped myself. It felt strange talking about an EP that wasn’t even out yet, so I left it there for a few days. Coming back to it now, right before May 1, it lands better.
By Million Wires was new to me. No background, no expectations, just a link and some time to sit with it. I didn’t plan to go through all five tracks in one sitting, but that’s what happened. So let’s start reviewing this record.
“Over” opens things in a great controlled way. The guitars are amazing and the vocals come in smooth and careful. The sound design doesn’t try to grab you immediately – it just lays the ground and lets you adjust. Then “Glass Houses” shifts the mood a little bit. The writing style is tighter here and the melodies are warm and easy to remember. The production is professional and the vocal mix is excellent.
“I Know Better” pulled me in the most. There’s a weight to it and something slightly haunting in the background that keeps circling. The arrangement is distinctive and makes it more interesting to sit with. It doesn’t rush to a payoff. You’ll love the last minute.
“Lost or Won” slowed me down just a little bit. I actually replayed it a few times before moving on. The vocal lines are great and the lyrics carry more than I expected. There’s a kind of balance here between control and emotion that works really well. “Runaway” closes everything in a simple but satisfying way. It’s just a clean ending that fits the rest of the record.
I really loved how the band builds their sound across the EP. You can notice that nothing feels thrown together. Each track connects without blending into one thing. I kept noticing small details on repeat listens, which made the whole experience better over time. I didn’t know this band before this release, but that’s changed now. I’ll be keeping them on my radar for a while.
