Discussion via the Last FM Regressive listeners’ group has turned up some hitherto un-discussed examples of music with either a direct or tangential relationship to the Regressive Manifesto. Concisely, the criteria for ‘Regressiveness’ are deemed to be satire (more so than straight parody), sloppy musicianship and noisiness, non-verbal vocal utterances (including distortion of how singers normally are expected to sing), and rejection of ‘empire’ (in its many forms). Aside from DUPOBS, The Residents, Violent Onsen Geisha, and Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft (circa Die Kleinen Und Die Bosen) are all thought to meet a majority of these criteria. A possible addition to this list is Jun Togawa, a subversive ‘idol’ singer. Her superb remake of Patti Smith’s Because the Night indicates an affinity for Regressive ideals. The following video, although having very little or nothing to do with Regressive music, provides a sense of Togawa’s stage presence:

Other artists with either a clear or contentious connection to Regressive music include Gary Wilson, Happy Flowers, Dean Milan, and Sun City Girls. (See the Regressive connections page.) Additionally, it seems that Psilodump — while not a Regressive artist — has produced at least one track (Virtuoso) that fits Regressive criteria. If you have any other Regressive nominations, be sure to let us know. As we compile lists, we’ll share them here. And in other news… be sure to check back during the month of September for a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT.