Hailing from Cork, Ireland, Cardinals blend gritty post-punk, folk, and gothic romanticism into a sound anchored by searing guitars and an unexpected accordion. Their acclaimed debut album "Masquerade" (So Young Records) has critics calling them one of Ireland's most exciting new bands, drawing comparisons to Fontaines D.C. and The Murder Capital. Catch Cardinals live at Troubadour in Los Angeles on September 29, 2026!

Cork's Cardinals blend gritty rock with Irish trad folk, shoegaze, and punk, weaving poetic narratives into a gothic-tinged sound. Their debut album 'Masquerade,' released February 2026 on So Young Records, has fueled an international tour bringing their raw, emotive energy to stages worldwide. Catch them live at House of Blues San Diego - Voodoo Room on Monday September 28, 2026!