mindless self indulgence

blackbear on the path that led from his emo roots to a new sonic lane

Born and raised in Florida, Matthew Tyler Musto—these days better known as blackbear—has been making music, and making music his life, since at least 2006.  With five studio albums and seven EPs under his belt (or should that be pelt?), releasing his latest extended play, misery lake, Aug. 13, this year finds blackbear riding high […]

Why it took 8 years for MSI’s Jimmy Urine and Serj Tankian to drop an LP

As the ringleader for electro-punk avatars Mindless Self Indulgence, Jimmy Urine shook things up. His twitching, stuttering programming style raised his band’s notoriety in the planet’s electronic-rock scenes. But even the most groundbreaking artists get tired of being ahead of the curve. Which is why Urine (aka James Euringer) and his wife, Chantal Claret (ex-Morningwood), […]

20 Virgos in the music scene celebrating their birthday season

It’s finally Virgo season! It’s time to celebrate some of the coolest Virgos, born from Aug. 23 to Sept. 22. Virgos are known for being organized, creative, efficient, independent and charitable. Virgos are earth signs, which means they are also grounded and well adjusted. In the music industry, it’s great to have a Virgo around […]

My Chemical Romance created their world from these pop culture classics

There are so many elements of My Chemical Romance that are easy to be fanatical over. Take your pick. Killer riffs? Lyrics seemingly lifted from Alan Moore comic books? A live show approximating a nuclear power plant in hazard mode? It was all part of their grand plan to harvest the best facets of popular […]

Record Store Day 2020 offers vinyl from MCR, Post Malone, I9K and more

Record Store Day officially marks its 13th year April 18. Like all the years preceding it, there’s always something to get collectors excited. With planned releases from My Chemical Romance, Post Malone and Asking Alexandria on tap, none of your collector friends are going to sleep in on this particular Saturday. Let’s start with the […]

Which music couple are you and your significant other most like?

With the love-struck-turned-murder story of Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen, the music community has been filled with love stories from musician couples spanning all genres that we just can’t get enough of.  From the twenty one pilots drummer Josh Dun and his fiancé Debby Ryan to the late great Kurt Cobain and his widow Courtney […]

Jimmy Urine and Twiztid’s Madrox team up to make Duran Duran sound dark AF

George Romero, the O.G. zombie apocalypse film director, warned us a long time ago that “When there’s no more room in hell, the dead will walk the earth.”  We can now safely assume what the planet’s reanimated corpses will be listening to. Horror-rap rocker Jamie Madrox of Twiztid and Mindless Self Indulgence frontman Little Jimmy […]

Hear Gerard Way sing on Jimmy Urine’s new track, “Sailor In A Life Boat”

We first caught wind of a Jimmy Euringer (aka Jimmy Urine) and Gerard Way collab in mid-August, and we’ve been patiently waiting since then for a listen. Today, your wishes (and ours) are granted as AP have partnered with Urine to premiere the track from his upcoming LP, Euringer. The Mindless Self Indulgence and My […]

MSI’s Jimmy Urine announces solo LP featuring Gerard Way and...robots?

“I wanted it to sound as if Depeche Mode hired J Dilla and DJ Premier to drop loops while Frank Zappa produced—and then I came in and shit all over it.” So says James Euringer aka Little Jimmy Urine of ADD-addled electro-rockers Mindless Self Indulgence when asked to describe his new solo album under the […]

Gerard and Lindsey Way share how Chester Bennington changed their lives

The music world was shocked by Chester Bennington's unexpected death last week, and Gerard Way recently shared his thoughts on the late Chester Bennington's passing.  “I was devastated to hear about Chester,” Way said in an interview with Nerdist. Read more: Thursday’s Geoffrey Rickly shares thoughts on why singers have high suicide rates In the interview, Gerard Way […]

Mindless Self Indulgence singer to play character in 'Guardians Of The Galaxy' sequel

Frontman Jimmy Urine of electro-punks Mindless Self Indulgence will make a debut in the upcoming Guardians Of The Galaxy sequel. Urine was casted for the role as Half-Nut, a member of the Ravangers.  Read more: Original Underoath vocalist featured in Joe Dirt sequel​ Writer and director of the film, James Gunn confirmed his appearance in the flick:  Ladies and […]

Frank Iero and James Dewees bring catharsis with Death Spells' debut LP

There was more than just tears and sad resignation when My Chemical Romance decided to disband three years ago. There was DEATH SPELLS, the caustic electronic-rock reaction to both the breakup and the plastic environment MCR guitarist Frank Iero and keyboardist James Dewees found themselves in. But after a handful of interviews, one mixtape and […]

Gerard Way and friends livestream board games, raise $30K-plus for cancer research

Update: As of the 24th hour of the stream, while a game of Dungeons & Dragons commences into overtime, the friends have raised more than $30,000. Way to go, Candy Lords! Gerard Way and former My Chemical Romance security guard “Big Worm” and friends are deep within hour 16 of a 24-hour board and card […]

Mindless Self Indulgence don’t give a sh*t about the money on “Be Like Superman” (exclusive)

Mindless Self Indulgence are teaming up with AP to bring you their new single, “Be Like Superman.” The track is taken from the band’s elusive “lost album,” PINK, which comes out September 18 via Metropolis Records. (Pre-order it here.) Lead singer Jimmy Urine says of the song, “I ain’t never gonna be what you hope […]

Gerard Way gives the Weekend Pancake Report, Jimmy Urine & Chantal Claret rap on punk-rock kids show

So, there’s this sweet PBS Digital Studios web show for children called “Pancake Mountain” that we discovered today has featured awesome guests like Andrew W.K., LIGHTS, Fat Mike of NOFX, Katy Perry, Henry Rollins,  X, the White Stripes, Tegan And Sara and endless others. The show is described on its website as: If Fellini and […]

Photo Of The Day: Spring 2014

Photographer: Sedition1216, Emily Tantuccio, Erik Olson, Jonathan Weiner, Rebecca Reed, Adam Elmakias, Ray Duker, Alexandra Messick Your daily dose of previously unseen photography featuring your favorite bands and photographers.  Like what you see here? Check out additional work from your featured photographers:  Sedition1216 Keeyahtay Lewis / Deadbolt Photos Andrew Wells Jonathan Weiner Evan Hunt Rebecca Reed […]

First, Last, Best And Worst cartoons with Mindless Self Indulgence

Jimmy Urine of Mindless Self Indulgence talks about his First, Last, Best And Worst cartoons.  Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes of First, Last, Best And Worst with your favorite artists, and check out our past episodes where we cover culture shock, comics, tattoos and more!  Previous episodes: The Story So Far | A […]

Mindless Self Indulgence can't guarantee they won't get hit by a car; see them now (INTERVIEW)

For close to 15 years, coed wiseguys MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE have been twitching the synapses of listeners with their jittery electro-convulsive rock action. It’s been a year since the release of the band’s fifth album, How I Learned To Stop Giving A Shit And Love Mindless Self Indulgence, and they’re hitting the road again to […]

Ranking Romance: 10 Essential Rock Couples

Rock ’n’ roll has given us its fair share of musician couples throughout the years, from John and Yoko to Kurt and Courtney to, uh, Chad and Avril. (They’re not all winners, folks.) We’re counting down 10 of our favorite pairings from AP’s scene, past and present (we’re saving “future” for our secret slashfic Tumblr—don’t […]

APTV News (week ending Feb. 8, 2014)

APTV Los Angeles correspondent Nick Major brings you the APTV News report for the week of February 8 featuring stories about Brand New, Memphis May Fire, Issues, Crown The Empire, Mindless Self Indulgence and more.
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