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

New music from Elysia Crampton, the rise of China's EDM scene and thoughts from Theo Parrish make our list.

Photo of DJ Obi courtesy of the artist.

1. DJ Obi revealed how he played for 10 days straight

The Nigerian DJ set a new Guinness World Record for a 10-day long DJ set and in our exclusive interview, he reveals how the performance was a true test of endurance.

2. Theo Parrish offers insight on dance music and race

The producer cites frustration over the lack of commentary from dance music creators over the rise of protests against racism in the United States and police brutality.

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3. The faces of China's rising EDM scene

EDM may be undergoing massive cultural changes across the globe, but in China, the genre is gaining ground among a crop of super-young producers.

4. A Gilles Peterson mentorship

Applications are now open for Future Bubblers, Peterson's mentorship program for new and emerging DJs and musicians.

5. François K's reflections

The legendary DJ shares memories of the legacy of Larry Levan and Paradise Garage.

6. New music from Elysia Crampton

NPR has the premiere stream for Elysia Crampton's Demon City.

7. TUFFEST's social and cultural goals

The new festival–which features female, non-binary and trans artists–aims to provide a safe space for music makers and their fans outside of the typical festival scene.

8. A Jackmaster fan gets a tattoo of his logo.

Even DJs get stans, and this stan received guest list plus ten.

9. Toby Tobias' A Room for Babette EP

The producer returns with a new EP of ghetto funk-inspired balearic house jams.

10. Vintage synth culture is alive.

Resident Advisor visited Tokyo's Five G shop to see how they maintain vintage synths.