Cloth – to play a headline show at The Grand Social Ballroom, Dublin

Scottish twins Rachael and Paul Swinton sounded like few around them when they released their 2019 self-titled debut. Their appeal lived in tense guitar parts and Rachael’s signature close vocal. In the time since, they have worked to perfect that sound. The 2023 follow-up “Secret Measure” expanded it in every direction, with more layers, more interplay, and gutsier writing.

Now, three records in, they embrace letting go of expectation. “Pink Silence” is unafraid to go big in the quest to make something lasting. With Owen Pallett, Adrian Utley (Portishead), and Stuart Braithwaite (Mogwai) contributing, this mission is supported by some of their musical heroes.

The record returns to the feeling of no longer having someone who was a part of your life, whether that’s in the form of a loved one, a relationship or a friend. “It does sound quite morbid, but it felt nice”, Paul says, “because it encouraged a reflection on the people I have in my life who I’m close with. It made me cherish them all the more and be present in my time and appreciation of them.”

Cloth are a special partnership on the stage, in the studio and as people. Three records in, that partnership solidifies once again. “I think it’s because we’re best friends,” Rachael says. “Like any siblings, we definitely have fallouts and disagreements, and that travels into creative discussions as well. But for the most part, we share the same vision and ambition for what our music can be.”

With “Pink Silence”, the band entered the studio to make the ten strongest songs they possibly could, and they left a stronger band.

CLOTH HEADLINE SHOW IN DUBLIN

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THE GRAND SOCIAL BALLROOM, DUBLIN

WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026

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Tickets €15.55 excluding booking feesTickets available from singularartists.ie and Ticketmaster.ie