Underground Resistance (commonly abbreviated to UR) are an American musical collective from Detroit, Michigan. Producing primarily Detroit techno since 1990 with a grungy four-track musical aesthetic, they are also renowned for their militant political and anti-corporate ethos.
First formed in 1989 by "Mad" Mike Banks and Jeff Mills. UR related the aestheticsof early Detroit Techno to the social, political, and economic circumstances which followed on from Reagan-era inner-city economic recession, producing uncompromising music geared toward promoting awareness and facilitating political change.
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Links to Peel[]
Peel first played the group's material in August 1991 and would play further tracks from the group until the late 90's. He also played many of Jeff Mills' solo material on his shows after he left Underground Resistance.
Shows Played[]
- 18 August 1991: Adrenalin (12" - Waveform E.P.) Underground Resistance
- 24 August 1991: Adrenalin (v/a album - Paroxysm Vol. 1)
- 30 August 1991 (BFBS): Adrenalin (v/a LP - Paroxysm Vol. 1) Mute
- 1992
- 24 April 1992: Fury (12 inch) Underground Resistance
- 03 May 1992 (BFBS): Fury (12") Underground Resistance
- 1993
- 27 March 1993: The Storm (12" - Acid Rain EP) Shockwave
- 05 April 1993 (John Peel Is Jakki Brambles): The Storm (12" - Acid Rain EP) Shockwave
- 10 April 1993 (BFBS): The Storm (12" - Acid Rain) Shockwave
- 1998
- 02 June 1998: The Storm (EP - Acid Rain) Shockwave
- 2004
- 15 September 2004: Transition (part of Jeff Mills mix)