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There Were Wires formed on Martha's Vineyard in 1999, delivering a distinct blend of indie and post-hardcore that earned a devoted following. After a final show in 2004, members went on to other projects such as Doomriders and Disappearer, a history noted by Iodine Recordings. The band’s debut, There Were Wires (self-titled), arrived in 2002 via Iodine Recordings, with Death Wish handling distribution in many regions. Their sophomore album, Somnambulists, followed in 2003 and was later remastered and reissued in 2021, with vinyl editions produced by Iodine Recordings and Tor Johnson Records. Reissues and archival releases continued through 2021–2023, including Somnambulists (Remastered) and There Were Wires (Deluxe Edition). In 2023, the band reunited for shows at The Sinclair in Cambridge, MA (4/28/2023) and AS220 in Providence (4/29/2023), part of a broader revival of their historic catalog. The group’s legacy has been recognized by outlets like No Echo and BrooklynVegan, and they maintain an active Bandcamp page and social media presence. Follow along for updates and music discoveries from this influential chapter in independent rock.