Cardinals Bring Debut Album "Masquerade" to Berlin's Frannz Club on November 3, 2026

Cork five-piece Cardinals will play an exclusive German headline show at Frannz Club in Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, performing material from their debut LP Masquerade. Tickets are priced at €24 plus fees via eventim.de, with further information at cardinals.band. The venue is located at Schönhauser Allee 36, 10435 Berlin. Masquerade follows early singles and a self-titled debut EP that led NME to tip the band as future indie classics. Its tracklist includes the folk-infused "St. Agnes," the moody "I Like You," the noisy "The Burning of Cork" and the ballad "As I Breathe." Frontman, guitarist and primary songwriter Euan Manning describes the record as a natural progression, saying the early years felt like searching for the band's identity while the album is more cohesive and self-assured. The group's sound draws on The Pogues, Yo La Tengo, early Strokes and Britpop hooks, and their live sets are built on tension and dynamic shifts. The band has been billed as one of Europe's most compelling young guitar acts. A photo is credited to Ariane Kiks.