Mr. Clit and The Pink Cigarettes

Mr. Clit and the Pink Cigarettes formed in 2010 in a small town in Indiana. Three, nerd losers with a love of cinema and music decided to record songs in a basement. Hoping that they could rope more dum dums into their troupe, they named their band the most outlandish thing that they could think of. Inspired by The Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo following a screening of Richard Elfman’s “The Forbidden Zone”, and a desperate attempt to get John Waters to notice them.

Influenced by bands like The B-52s, X, The Cramps, and the girl groups of the 60s. Their recordings highlight each member, and whatever unexpected instrument or person they see fit. They like to mix punk with camp. Femininity and aggression. Pretty and ugly. Snot and candy.

Upon formation, they started touring the U.S. immediately in their small car, which led to multiple international tours including Canada, France, and China. Playing almost as much on the road as their hometown, they still claim Indianapolis as their home turf.

Who is Mr. Clit? They don’t know, but who is Hootie?