A mutant beat manifesto from Miami’s amphibious underbelly, Colada Talk is out March 6th via Cinammon Disc.

Crespi Drum Syndicate is a duo comprised of Jonathan Trujillo (Jonny from Space) and Pablo Arrangoiz (El Gusano, DJ Fitness, Baüzer Vep, Señor Faxwater, Glue Boy). Rooted in foundational clave rhythms and avant-garde experimentation, the project is something of a mutant beat manifesto from the Miami luminaries, and explores a vivid electro-acoustic vision filled with Buchla modular systems, live drum kit & percussion, and various atonal textures from bass clarinet, saxophone, and slide whistle.

Out March 6th via AV Moves’ Cinnamon Disc, Colada Talk expands on the duo’s debut on Sonido Isla with a freshly freaked collection of percussive oddities. “Trompichomp” opens the album with a swamp-like groove, while NYC’s AceMo lends a hand on the heavily syncopated “Siu,” and closer “Boubow” might be the duo’s most hook-driven production to date with its mangled pop vocal and lewd drum-line bounce. Highly recommended for fans of Moebius & Plank’s industrial Krautrock sessions, Ricardo Villalobos’ hypnotic techno minimalism, and the atonal Japanese experimental band goat!

Limited copies of the vinyl are available now in our webshop.

In anticipation of the release, we asked Jonny and Pablo to share 5 selects from the expanded Crespi world. Their selection goes deep into Miami experimental club, foundational latin music, and obscurities from Japan and Italy…

Phoenicia – Odd Job (Soul Oddity’s Rhythm Box Version)

“This one is a serious Miami deep cut but also a foundational record for anyone making freak music in Miami. Don’t think anyone has ever come close to making something this good and freaky at the same time. Romulo will always be a guiding light for us. Shout out Schematic forever.” – CDS

Los Bajeros de la Montaña – La Bajera

“Spiritual music from the motherland; it’s raw, it’s powerful, it’s transformative and feels ancient but familiar all at once. This is the music that makes me proud of my heritage and it’s culture.” – J

Los Diablitos – Los Caminos De La Vida

“Vallenatos were a staple in my Colombian household but this song in particular hits different because it reminds me of my love for my mother who has sacrificed so much of herself to give me and my sister a better life in the States. Vallenatos are always so poetic, singing their hearts out about trials and tribulations, about love or heartbreak. I can listen and slow dance to this song forever and have been listening to this song for about as long as I can remember.” – J

Olaibi – Humming Moon Drip 

“This album is a collection of fun and lyrical percussion pieces by the drummer of legendary Japanese band OOIOO.(project of Boredoms drummer YoshimiO) Best conga tone of all time. RIP the legend. This album has been a north star for me since my good friend Louis K Diaz (Girlcop) showed it to me a long time ago. It convinced me that percussion led music with little animated sounds on top is a huge portal to explore with composition. This album was definitely the kindling that sparked some of the ideas that would eventually become part of the Crespi drum thesis. My favorite track is 太陽. I’ve heard it a million times.” – P

M. Zalla – Produzione

“M. Zalla is an alias of highly prolific Italian Library music legend Piero Umiliani who is best known for composing the Mah Nà Mah Nà theme heard on the Muppets. This proto techno dirge features a rolling analog synth sequence on top of a driving samba groove. Extremely advanced for 1973. This combination of modular synths and live drumming is foundational to the Crespi sound.” – P