Underground Resistance: quick facts
Sourced, updated Sep 2026- Members
- "Mad" Mike Banks (Michael Anthony Banks), Jeff Mills (former member) (Jeff Mills) and Robert Hood (former member) (Robert Hood)
- Nationality
- American
- Based in
- Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Genres
- Detroit techno, Electro, Acid techno
- Labels
- Underground Resistance (founder), Somewhere in Detroit (founder)
- Active since
- 1989
Essential tracks
- Riot1991
- The Final Frontier1991
- The Seawolf1992
- Knights of the Jaguar1998
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Underground Resistance
Where are Underground Resistance from?
Underground Resistance are from American. Today they are based in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
Who are the members of Underground Resistance?
Underground Resistance are "Mad" Mike Banks (Michael Anthony Banks), Jeff Mills (former member) (Jeff Mills) and Robert Hood (former member) (Robert Hood).
What kind of music does Underground Resistance play?
Underground Resistance play detroit techno, electro and acid techno.
Does Underground Resistance have a record label?
Yes. Underground Resistance founded Underground Resistance and Somewhere in Detroit.
What are Underground Resistance's best known tracks?
Signature tracks include "Riot" (1991), "The Final Frontier" (1991) and "The Seawolf" (1992).
What is Underground Resistance?
Underground Resistance, or UR, is a Detroit techno collective and label formed in 1989, known for a militant, anti-corporate stance, masked anonymity and a manifesto calling for "sonic revolution".
Who founded Underground Resistance?
"Mad" Mike Banks and Jeff Mills founded Underground Resistance in Detroit in 1989, with Robert Hood producing on many early releases.
When did Jeff Mills leave Underground Resistance?
Jeff Mills and Robert Hood moved on in 1992 to pursue solo careers, and Mike Banks continued to lead the collective.
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