London’s rising post-punk outfit Mouth Ulcers have released their new single ‘Space’, offering another glimpse into their upcoming debut EP Silent Pictures, due 10 July via LAB Records.
Arriving as the latest preview of the record, ‘Space’ continues the band’s rapid ascent from underground studio project to one of the most closely watched new acts in the UK’s alternative scene. The track is out now and accompanied by a new video.
Formed in 2025, Mouth Ulcers bring together vocalist/guitarist Zak Watson, guitarist/vocalist Josephine Rose, bassist Jamie-Lee Culver and drummer David Zbirka. In a short space of time, the quartet have developed a distinct identity rooted in gothic atmosphere, post-punk minimalism and cinematic intensity.
Their sound draws on the shadowy emotional palette of bands like Joy Division, The Cure and Bauhaus, combining wiry guitar lines, melodic bass foundations and deep, resonant vocals to create a style that feels both nostalgic and forward-facing.
‘Space’ itself explores themes of memory and emotional displacement, focusing on how nostalgia can linger like a physical presence while also representing a kind of irreversible loss.
Speaking about the track, the band said it reflects “how nostalgia can feel like both a physical presence and a permanent loss,” adding that this tension runs throughout Silent Pictures, which examines how the past shapes identity while also needing to be left behind in order to move forward.
The band’s rise has been fuelled by early critical support and growing live momentum. Previous singles including ‘Prevail’ and ‘Closer To You’ have earned praise from outlets such as The Line of Best Fit, So Young and Louder Than War, while also receiving strong radio backing across BBC Radio 6 Music, BBC Radio 1, KEXP and Radio X.
Commentators have already singled the band out as one of the most promising names in the UK underground. John Robb of Louder Than War described them as a “very serious proposition”, while The Line of Best Fit noted they have quickly become “a fixture in London’s moody underground”.
Live, Mouth Ulcers have already begun translating that reputation into momentum, with early UK and European shows selling out and a packed summer festival schedule ahead. Their upcoming run includes appearances across the UK and Europe, culminating in a London show at Kentish Town Forum supporting The Mission.
With Silent Pictures, the band position themselves at the forefront of a renewed gothic/post-punk wave, balancing classic influences with a contemporary urgency that has helped them stand out from the pack.
Live Dates
3 JUL – The Warehouse, Leeds (UK)
29 JUL – Paper Dress Vintage, London (UK)
15 AUG – District, Liverpool (UK)
29 AUG – Hit The City, Eindhoven (NL)
7 OCT – Beyond The Music, Manchester (UK)
30 OCT – Grenswerk, Venlo (NL)
31 OCT – London Calling Festival, Amsterdam (NL)
6 NOV – Kentish Town Forum, London w/ The Mission (UK)
29 NOV – Post Punk Strikes Back Festival, Porto (PT)
8-11 JAN – Rockaway Beach Festival, Bognor Regis (UK)
Space, single artwork
Tracklisting
01 – Prevail
02 – Western Horror Story
03 – Space
04 – Silent Pictures
05 – Closer To You
06 – Satisfy
07 – A Perfect End