Welcome to The Underground Mine

What the Hell is The Underground Mine?

THIS is the place for artists to step out of the PR fake-ass box. I

t's a place to find those artists that dare to be Indie, REAL Punk Rawk, New and old skool Industrial and if I can ever find writer with enough brain cells left after crazy good-times on the Circuit, I'd love to bring you the Rave scene.

This is NOT the place to find out what's up with the hordes of talentless teeny-bopper prom queens or crappy boy bands, we have no idea and don't really care.

And no, OUR Underground does not include Blinged-out Hip-hoppers or wanna-be Gangsta Rappers.

At the UGM get your Punk, Goth and Industrial music news and reviews, MP3 downloads, catch up on the latest LA Underground clubs, the where & when on concerts & events, plus where to shop for gothic, punk and fetish clothing and accessories. You may find some humor, maybe a little gossip and most likely a few rants. Although our focus is primarily on the L.A. Scene, since that's where we are, our intent is to bring articles, entertainment and information that will be of interest to all those who dwell in the dark caverns of the Underground.

If you haven't run off yet looking for a kinder, gentler music site; welcome to The Underground Mine

Here is Our Current Line-up

Page 1

Your starting point. Check here 1st for any new contests, giveaways, promotions and any special announcements to let ya know what's new at The Underground Mine. Catch our latest articles, reviews and new features. You will also find submission and contact information here.

Clubland

The party zone. Get info on the newest clubs, special club events, openings, closings and any good gossip we turn up.

In the Pit

Get concert, event, venue, ticket and tour info here.

Traxx

Record and Video release announcements, the latest band news, reviews and interviews here.

Downloads

Grab some killer, hard to find Music and videos at our Download pages. Punk, Goth, Industrial and Dance music all your for the listening pleasure.

The Biz

TV & Movie news and gossip, "How to break into Show Biz" and maybe even a few photos from the set of upcoming new movies.

AND Here's What's Coming Next

Underground 411

We are rebuilding our directory of everything underground, from 'Associations for Artists' to 'Vampyres'. If you've got a website you think might fit please submit a request to be included. Info for adding your site to the directory is listed Here

The Switchboard

Coming this Spring

GamerZones

To be updated and revamped early 2006

The Underground Mall

We are currently building a virtual Mall listing and linking to the best retailers, Online stores and services for Underground shopping. We will soon begin accepting applications to be part of out Underground Mall. If you offer products or a service that would be of interest to our audience, stay tuned for more information in the near future.

Soooooooo
Party on, thanks for stopping by, but don't leave any freakin SPAM in our mailbox or graffiti on the bathroom walls!

Luv ya,
Celeste
Hostess and Proprietor
The Underground Mine

UGM Staff

Celeste - Your humble Publisher, Hostess and Proprietor.

I'm the one that runs this joint. I do the web design, publishing, editing, artwork and other assorted BS. I also decide what goes into the UGM. If I were the only one making it happen... there wouldn't be anything happening here. I thank whatever powers-that-be for all the talented people that do 90% of the REAL work around here and who make The UGM one of the most popular Underground Music sites on the Internet.

June Caldwell - Lead Journalist, Staff Photographer & My Right Arm

June is an accomplished music journalist who also shares photo duties with her husband, Rodger at shows they cover. June writes for American Chronicle and its 17 affiliates (including California Chronicle) and a bi-weekly column on the LA Indie music scene for Art Rocker. To catch more of June's work be sure to visit American Chronicle and artrocker.com

Rodger Caldwell - UGM Photographer and Free Lance Journalist

Rodger is a local guitarist and music photographer Extraordinaire. His photos have appeared in Fly Global Music Culture in the UK and here at The UGM . The original photo for this page before PhotoShop got to it was also done by Jerry. He conveniently just happens to married to June Caldwell and together they are the dynamic duo of the L.A. Indie Music scene.

Tim Estrada - UGM Staff Writer

Tim is an intern in radio promotion hoping to one day walk in the footsteps of such oddball music personalities as Dr. Demento and Rodney Bingenheimer by bringing fun loving poppy music to the states.

Nga Luu - UGM Staff Writer

After attending hundreds of live shows, Nga is here to share what she loves most about them. Experience it all as she stumbles through words to convey the energy, excitement, and solidarity that keeps her coming for more. Nga also writes for an Italian music website called losingtoday.com

Tequila Mockingbird - UGM Featured Columnist

Diva of the LA underground scene who for years has been chronicling local talent, clubs and events in print for Rock City News, brings her writing online at The Underground Mine. Catch up with all the local buzz in her long-running column, LA Scoop.