Mindless self Indulgence also referred to as MSI is a rock band based in New York. The band started in 1995 and since then have five complete albums and a couple of remixes and EPs. Their music style is an infusion of electronica, industrial and punk. Their music is however described as shock rock. Their music contains chiptune beeps and element samples of hip-hop and rock of early 80s. Their album, Tight, released in 1999 was mixed on an Atari-style equipment. They are known to have been part of a number of high profile shows. They were opening acts for shows featuring system of a Down, Staind, Sum 41, Korn, Mushroomhead, Rammstein, My Chemical Romance and Insane Clown Posse. They were part of other big musical festivals such as Voodoo Music that took place in New Orleans, October 2003.
The next record to be released by the Mindless Self Indulgence band is titled "IF" and is scheduled for release on the 29th of April 2008. A small tour in collaboration with The Birthday Massacre band has been scheduled around the US to mark the album's release. They have another tour scheduled for Australia in the near future. The tour would see them performing with bands such as Incubus and the Offspring among others. The leader of the band is Jimmy Urine or urine, known for drinking his own urine during performances. He was formerly called Little Jimmy Urine but was born as James Euringer. He was born, November 7, 1969 in New York. He handles vocals and programming for the Mindless Self Indulgence group. His first album was self tilted after the name of the band. His wife is Chantal Claret who is the lead singer of the band Morningwood.
Other members of the group include, Steve Righ, born as Steven Montano. He plays the guitar for the band. A hip injury late in 2004-early 2005 saw him replaced for a while by Rob Kleiner from the band Tub Ring. He writes some of the songs with Jimmy urine and co lead vocals on some of those songs. Lyn-Z is the bass player of the group, Mindless Self Indulgence. She once played with Punk Rock Dolly Parton cover band. She joined the group in 2001. Kitty is the drummer for Mindless Self Indulgence joining the group as a permanent member in 1997. She is known for thick pink make up and pig tails. There is usually a large K on her outfit.
