Mouth Ulcers put out Bauhausian new single ‘Prevail’, sign to LAB Records
The London four-piece mark their new era with deliciously gothic single, echoing the best of Peter Murphy and Robert Smith.
Photo: Jake Schneider
It’s impossible not to like these guys. They look incredible, they sound insane and their presence drips through the camera lens like a toxic sludge. Mouth Ulcers’ newest effort is the new wave of ‘80s gothic at its core. It’s The Cure, it’s Bauhaus — the guitar reminds me a lot of The Cult’s first LP, Dreamtime. It’s a dispossessed madman’s dream and it sounds fucking perfect.
Like their previous releases, Prevail is more than just a homage; it’s proof that gothic new wave never really went away. If you love anything dark, alternative and smoky-eyed, this is an instant addition to the playlist. May the new year ring in the underground success the group deserves.
Prevail is out now via LAB Records.
