In the 1990s, the music went to war—and it was carved directly into vinyl.

Episode 5 chronicles the rise of Underground Resistance (UR). Led by "Mad" Mike Banks and Jeff Mills, this collective donned masks to declare independence from the corporate music industry.

But behind the masks, there was Ron Murphy of National Sound Corporation (NSC). We tell the story of the legendary mastering engineer who helped invent the "Locked Groove" and gave Detroit Techno its notoriously loud, heavy sound.

From the sonic warfare of UR to the mastering lathe at NSC, this is the story of how Detroit built its own industry from the ground up.

Key Figures: Mad Mike Banks, Jeff Mills, Ron Murphy, Carl Craig.

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In the 1990s, the music went to war&mdash;and it was carved directly into vinyl.
Episode 5 chronicles the rise of Underground Resistance (UR). Led by "Mad" Mike Banks and Jeff Mills, this collective donned masks to declare independence from the corporate music industry.
But behind the masks, there was Ron Murphy of National Sound Corporation (NSC). We tell the story of the legendary mastering engineer who helped invent the "Locked Groove" and gave Detroit Techno its notoriously loud, heavy sound.
From the sonic warfare of UR to the mastering lathe at NSC, this is the story of how Detroit built its own industry from the ground up.
Key Figures: Mad Mike Banks, Jeff Mills, Ron Murphy, Carl Craig.
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The Detroit Party Podcast

Welcome to the ultimate hub for Detroit culture, art, and music. As we countdown to the massive Detroit Party in 2026, we are bringing you the stories that define the 313.

Featuring our debut deep-dive series, Motor City Frequencies: A journey through the evolution of Detroit music. Discover how the "Motown Sound" and the 1967 riots paved the way for P-Funk and the global Techno revolution.

Covering: Motown, Garage Rock, P-Funk, Techno, House, and the Contemporary Art scene.

Subscribe for bi-weekly episodes, event news, and the history you won't hear anywhere else.

The Detroit Party Podcast
Welcome to the ultimate hub for Detroit culture, art, and music. As we countdown to the massive Detroit Party in 2026, we are bringing you the stories that define the 313.
Featuring our debut deep-dive series, Motor City Frequencies: A journey through the evolution of Detroit music. Discover how the "Motown Sound" and the 1967 riots paved the way for P-Funk and the global Techno revolution.
Covering: Motown, Garage Rock, P-Funk, Techno, House, and the Contemporary Art scene.
Subscribe for bi-weekly episodes, event news, and the history you won't hear anywhere else.