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The Best Things We Saw on the Dance Music Internet Last Week

Techno landmarks, a new Will Saul mix, and DJ Shadow are some of the best things we found this week.

1. An ode to the iPod classic

Lindsay Zoladz of The Ringer looks at the cultural impact of the now-defunct, but much-beloved, mp3 player.

2. The true meaning of DJ Shadow's new LP

Our reporter spoke with the producer about the influences and inspiration behind his much-hyped and long-awaited new album.

3. Contemporary methods of sampling

This new piece from Red Bull Music Academy Daily looks at the current ways producers incorporate sampling into their songwriting process.

4. New music from Tc All-Stars

These two new interstellar house tracks from Montreal's Tc All-Stars are gorgeous, lush and perfect for the few remaining summer nights.

5. Will Saul's Aus 100 mix

This new mix features new or exclusice tracks for Aus Music's "family members" such as Marquis Hawkes, Pearson Sound, Midland, and Huxley.

6. Carl Craig's techno landmarks

THUMP features editor Michelle went on a tour of Craig's chosen techno landmarks in Detroit, hittting spots such as Underground Resistance's Submerge label headquarters and pioneering club The Majestic.

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7. The innerwrkings of LuckyMe

Resident Advisor chose LuckyMe as their label of the month and charted their rise.

8. DJ SLiiNK's THUMP sunsets mix

This really, really, really good set which took place last week at Vice's Brooklyn office is a tribute to Jersey club music.

9. Phantom's 108 decibel wireless speaker

If you always wanted to recreate the feeling of being in a club from the safety of your home, here's your chance.

10. Sub.Culture: Cuba

The first episode of THUMP's new series focusing on the history of electronic music in Cuba and the musicians pushing the scene forward today is now available to stream.

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