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Cardinal
Cardinal formed in 2005 around vocalist and guitarist Josh Card, with bassist Ryan Mendez, drummer John Ransom, and keyboardist Darren Brown. Their debut...
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Cardinal formed in 2005 around vocalist and guitarist Josh Card, with bassist Ryan Mendez, drummer John Ransom, and keyboardist Darren Brown. Their debut album 'The Silent March' came out in 2009, drawing from post-punk, shoegaze, and psychedelic sounds. The band's 2011 album 'In Dreams' gave them their signature song, a drifting piece that became something of an anthem for listeners drawn to their atmospheric style.
Keyboardist Darren Brown left in 2012, and Cardinal continued as a trio. They've released four studio albums, including 'The Shadow Side' in 2014 and 'Visions of the Past' in 2018. Songs like 'Paranoia' and 'Oxygen' show their preference for layered guitars, echoing synths, and hypnotic rhythms that create immersive soundscapes.
Their music has appeared in films and television shows, and their live performances are known for their dreamlike, enveloping quality.
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