The Tripwires are a Seattle, Washington–based rock supergroup made up of well known local musicians Dan Peters, John Ramberg, and brothers Jim and Johnny Sangster, all of whom have been members of bands that include The Minus 5, Screaming Trees, and The Young Fresh Fellows.

Returning to Seattle in 1997, he connected with Egg Studios owner Conrad Uno, who enlisted Johnny's engineering assistance.

[5] The first The Tripwires album Makes You Look Around was released in 2007 on the Paisley Pop label and featured support from Scott McCaughey and technical help from Kurt Bloch.

It was recorded by Jack Endino (Nirvana, Soundgarden, Mark Lanegan, Afghan Whigs) and produced by Johnny Sangster.

[8] Reviews were positive, citing similarities to Squeeze and Elvis Costello, and describing the music as pub rock for a new generation.

[11] In the early 80s, Johnny Sangster (guitar, vocals) and Jonathan Stibbard (drums) formed The Sharing Patrol in Seattle, Washington.

Other members included Mark Hoyt (lead guitar, vocals), Christian Wilson (bass, piano), and Scott Russell (drums).

[3][22] In 2002, Johnny Sangster recorded one album with Robb Benson (Dear John Letters, Nevada Bachelors).