In February, the Irish band Cardinals finally released their long-awaited debut album, *Masquerade*. Just like on their first singles and their self-titled EP, the five musicians from Cork blend Britpop vibes, New York Strokes coolness, Yo La Tengo melancholy, and The Pogues swagger.
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Months ago, NME was already raving that The Cardinals would write the “classics of the future.” Songs like the Irish-sounding “St. Agnes,” the melancholic “I Like You,” the noisy “The Burning of Cork,” or the softly sung ballad “As I Breathe” live up to these high expectations.
Singer, guitarist, and main songwriter Euan Manning says of “Masquerade”: “It feels like a natural progression. In the early years, it often felt as though we were still searching for our identity as a band and trying out different things. This album, on the other hand, feels a bit more cohesive and self-assured.”
You can experience just how well the new songs work live in early November at an exclusive German concert by the Cardinals at Berlin’s Frannz Club.
November 3, 2026 Berlin – Frannz Club
Advance ticket sales begin on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
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November 2026
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