I’ve been going in this musical direction since 1998 or so when the first Realistic album “Maidenhead” was assembled. Prior to that, I made synth pop under the name Fact 22 for 10 years. Other artists that I think may have influenced me over the years include Art of Noise, Holger Hiller, Coil, FSOL, and Cabaret Voltaire. Another influence is Meat Beat Manifesto, who is maybe similar at times to some Soul Coughing that I’ve heard.