
Crespi Drum Syndicate, the Miami duo of Jonathan Trujillo and Pablo Arrangoiz, have dropped their new album "Colada Talk" on the independent Cinnamon Disc label. The record fuses a junk‑yard percussion aesthetic with avant‑funk, early no‑wave references and subtle Latin rhythmic cues, evoking the theatrical energy of the STOMP shows that made the pair famous. Sludgy synths and swamp‑like textures coat the chaotic beats, creating a hypnotic, genre‑defying soundscape. Overall, the album marks a bold shift from conventional dance music toward experimental, rhythm‑driven art.

French producer Kaval released the Drum Answer EP on Bristol‑based label Club Djembe, reviving UK funky influences within a broader African‑Caribbean palette. The six‑track record opens with the breezy “Floating Island” and builds through percussive cuts like “Mechanical” and the...