Mouth Ulcers

Mouth Ulcers, a London four-piece whose post-punk and goth sound draws on 1980s influences, bring their music to Oporto in Leeds, with Josephine Rose and David Zbirka also on the bill.

Mouth Ulcers are a London four-piece formed in 2025 by vocalist and guitarist Zak Watson, with Josephine Rose on guitar and vocals, Jamie-Lee Culver on bass and David Zbirka on drums. The group grew out of an impromptu studio experiment. Their post-punk and goth sound takes cues from the spare emotional style of Joy Division, the melancholy romanticism of The Cure and the sharp, jagged edge of Bauhaus, with melodic basslines, wiry guitars and deep baritone vocals.

Their debut EP, Silent Pictures, is out, and the single Lady Rust has followed it. A debut album, You're Not In Heaven, has been announced for release through Lab Records. Press coverage has come from The Line of Best Fit, Louder Than War, Rolling Stone UK, Under the Radar and Rough Trade, and the band has been played on BBC 6 Music and BBC Radio 1.

Oporto is a venue in Leeds that hosts concerts and shows. The bill also names Josephine Rose and David Zbirka, who are members of the band. The night suits listeners drawn to 1980s post-punk and goth, the styles the group builds on.