Record label • Electro

Underground Resistance

  • 1989Founded
  • DetroitUnited States
  • 5Artists

Underground Resistance is a Detroit collective and label formed in 1989 by Mike Banks and Jeff Mills. It began with self released records and grew into a group of artists and projects tied to the Submerge network.Members and past members include Robert Hood, DJ Rolando, Gerald Donald and James Stinson. The collective also runs the Somewhere in Detroit label. Underground Resistance is known for its anonymous, political stance and for a body of Detroit techno and electro that influenced European techno scenes.

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About Underground Resistance

Label facts
Founded1989
Based inDetroit, United States
FoundersMike Banks, Jeff Mills
SoundElectro
StatusActive

Underground Resistance is a Detroit collective and label formed in 1989 by Mike Banks and Jeff Mills. It began with self released records and grew into a group of artists and projects tied to the Submerge network.

Members and past members include Robert Hood, DJ Rolando, Gerald Donald and James Stinson. The collective also runs the Somewhere in Detroit label. Underground Resistance is known for its anonymous, political stance and for a body of Detroit techno and electro that influenced European techno scenes.

Artists on Underground Resistance

Roster and regulars
Jeff MillsJeff Mills Robert HoodRobert Hood DJ RolandoDJ Rolando Drexciya
  • Mike Banks

Latest from the Underground Resistance roster

Stories on its artists
Techno Curiosities: 10 Questions Fans Always Ask About Their Favourite DJsTechno Curiosities: 10 Questions Fans Always Ask About Their Favourite DJs6 Oct 2026Jeff Mills Plants Bold “THIS IS TECHNO” Billboards Across Detroit StreetsJeff Mills Plants Bold “THIS IS TECHNO” Billboards Across Detroit Streets8 Jun 2025Top 10 Techno Quotes From Legendary DJsTop 10 Techno Quotes From Legendary DJs24 Apr 2025The Best Techno DJ Sets of All Time: 10 Sets That Made HistoryThe Best Techno DJ Sets of All Time: 10 Sets That Made History23 Jan 2025The History and Impact of Detroit TechnoThe History and Impact of Detroit Techno21 Dec 2024Upclose Returns For 2025: Lineup Announced!Upclose Returns For 2025: Lineup Announced!13 Dec 202420 Techno Artists Every Beginner Needs to Know20 Techno Artists Every Beginner Needs to Know6 Nov 2024Techno Tourism Guide: Iconic Cities and Countries to Experience Electronic MusicTechno Tourism Guide: Iconic Cities and Countries to Experience Electronic Music24 Aug 2024Kappa FuturFestival’s 2025 Early Bird Tickets on Sale Now!Kappa FuturFestival’s 2025 Early Bird Tickets on Sale Now!12 Jul 2024Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) Unveils First Wave Lineup For 2024Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) Unveils First Wave Lineup For 20245 Jul 2024a Comprehensive Guide to Techno Genres and Subgenresa Comprehensive Guide to Techno Genres and Subgenres25 May 20242024 Neopop Electronic Music Festival: Tickets & Lineups2024 Neopop Electronic Music Festival: Tickets & Lineups17 May 2024

Festivals with Underground Resistance artists

All festivals
Awakenings ADE (Halfweg, Netherlands) 2026Awakenings ADE21 - 25 Oct 2026 • Halfweg, NetherlandsWith Jeff Mills Sophie Festival Halloween (Malaga, Spain) 2026Sophie Festival Halloween1 Nov 2026 • Malaga, SpainWith Jeff Mills Dalma Festival (Ta' Qali, Malta) 2026Dalma Festival4 - 5 Dec 2026 • Ta' Qali, MaltaWith Jeff Mills Nation of Gondwana (Gruenefeld, Germany) 2027Nation of Gondwana15 - 18 Jul 2027 • Gruenefeld, GermanyWith Robert Hood

Playlists for the Underground Resistance sound

All playlists
KLOCKDOWNby Ben Klock • 90 tracks This Is Jeff Millsby Spotify • 50 tracks This Is FJAAKby Spotify • 50 tracks Berghain Playlist 07 | Ben Klockby Ostgut Ton • 55 tracks Awakenings Festival 20 Yearsby AWAKENINGS • 100 tracks Awakenings Top 20 Techno Tracks of All Timesby AWAKENINGS • 20 tracks Techno Mixing 101by Spotify • 25 tracks Carl Cox’ track IDsby Spotify • 22 tracks

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Questions about Underground Resistance

What genre is Underground Resistance?

Underground Resistance is best known for Electro releases. The label has been releasing music since 1989.

Who founded Underground Resistance?

Underground Resistance was founded in 1989 by Mike Banks and Jeff Mills and is based in Detroit, United States.

Who releases on Underground Resistance?

Artists closely tied to Underground Resistance include Mike Banks, Jeff Mills, Robert Hood, DJ Rolando and Drexciya.

Where can I buy Underground Resistance releases?

Releases are available on Beatport, on Bandcamp and through the label's own site.

Who are the biggest artists on Underground Resistance?

Ranked by chart points over the last 12 months, the top artists on Underground Resistance are Mike Banks (0 tracks), Jeff Mills (0 tracks), Robert Hood (0 tracks), DJ Rolando (0 tracks) and Drexciya (0 tracks).

Where can I hear Underground Resistance artists live?

Artists from the Underground Resistance roster are booked at upcoming festivals including Awakenings ADE, Sophie Festival Halloween and Dalma Festival. See the festival list on this page for dates and lineups.

Label information from the label's official channels (en.wikipedia.org, undergroundresistance.com). Last checked 8 Oct 2026.