Mindless Self Indulgence

Mindless Self Indulgence

..they’ll rebel to anything

Mindless Self Indulgence is an American electropunk band. They describe their music as “Industrial-Jungle-Pussy-Punk”. Though considered punk, they are heavily influenced by techno, industrial, electro, and hip-hop. Intentionally iconoclastic, lead singer James Euringer (who uses the stage name Little Jimmy Urine) owes sartorial influence to the New York Dolls, wearing fishnet shirts at concerts, and is occasionally seen in shorts or pants with the inside cut out similar to how a skirt looks, and neon stockings. Euringer’s outfits and antics are often the focal point of live shows.

Another large influence in the band’s music comes from early 1980s culture. Frequently the music contains samples of early 80’s hip-hop or rock, as well as Atari-style beeps and tones. Indeed, their second album as a band, 1999’s Tight, was allegedly mixed on Atari equipment. Many of Urine’s dress styles consist of juxtaposition of popular 1980s clothing or bastardized versions thereof.

The band’s energetic live show has gained them much recognition. The band is known to stay after the show has finished, signing whatever fans want signed until not one person is left wanting a signature. They also take all wanted photographs with all desiring fans. They have opened for a number of popular modern bands including System of a Down, KoRn, Staind, Sum 41 and Rammstein. They have also played many large musical festivals including Voodoo Music Experience in New Orleans on October of 2003, as well as headlining the Mojave tent at the 2004 Coachella Festival.