Music: Cardinals – The Burning of Cork: A Fiery Anthem from the Cork Scene

Cardinals are a rising indie rock six-piece based in Cork, Ireland, known for blending textured guitars, rich melodies, and literary lyricism rooted in their home city’s spirit. Their sound draws from atmospheric post-punk and dreamy indie rock, set apart by their

“The Burning of Cork” takes its name from the infamous December 1920 event during the Irish War of Independence — a rare moment where history, place and memory collide in raw musical form. The track is described by frontman Euan Manning as “the record at its heaviest and most menacing,” delivering urgent guitars, brooding vocals and a pulse that refuses complacency.

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