It’s been two decades since Jochem Paap, known as Speedy J, launched Collabs, a platform for artist collaborations, highlighted by the 2005 album “Collabs 3000: Metalism” with Chris Liebing. They’ve reunited to release the “2025 EP,” a four-track collection that continues their exploration of intricate techno and abstract soundscapes, with playful artwork by Maurizio Cattelan. A 20th-anniversary reissue of “Collabs 3000: Metalism” will follow on November 14, featuring remastering by Liebing and original art by The Designers Republic.
As we celebrate these collaborations, what do you think makes partnerships between artists in techno so powerful in pushing the genre’s boundaries?
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