Mindless Self Indulgence (commonly referred to as MSI or Mindless) is an American electropunk band, formed in New York City in 1997. Their music has a mixed style including electronica, punk and industrial metal. Their name comes from the CD Mindless Self-Indulgence, a solo album by Jimmy Urine recorded in the mid 1990s. The band was formed two years later when the other three original members (Steve, righ?, Vanessa Y.T. and Kitty) joined. They have released four albums, two EPs, one live album, and one live DVD.