MARIO SEVESO — Co-liseum LP

Mario Seveso – Co-Liseum LP arrives on CLASH LION as catalogue CL028, a picture-disc 12-inch that brings the label’s visual aesthetic to life through zoetropic design. The release sits squarely in the techno-house territory, offering a concise statement of Seveso’s cross-genre approach and a tactile experience that mirrors the music’s kinetic energy. While CLASH LION’s broader output is not detailed here, Co-Liseum stands as a self-contained exploration of house and techno as complementary facets of a single rhythmic logic. The EP’s four cuts move between precise control and dynamic tension, reflecting the producer’s long-standing engagement with dancefloors across continents. Side A opens with “Co-Liseum”, a track that channels the label’s techno-house aesthetic into a tight, forward-driving groove. Its structure provides a solid platform for mixing, with a steady pulse that can anchor a set or segue into deeper moments. The second cut, “B-U”, shifts the mood subtly, offering a slightly more stripped-back texture that maintains the record’s overall tension while opening space for creative layering. Side B continues the dialogue. “I rule my Desteeny” deepens the tonal palette, presenting a darker, more hypnotic rhythm that leans toward the techno end of the spectrum. Its arrangement encourages a gradual build, making it suitable for peak-time peaks or late-night transitions. The final track, the “Ambient Version” of the same piece, does not serve as a conventional cooldown; instead, it pares the composition back to its core elements, preserving the same logical framework while offering a spacious, atmospheric reinterpretation that can be used as a bridge or a reflective moment within a set. Within Seveso’s output, this EP reinforces a pattern of fluid genre navigation, delivering a set of tracks that are technically precise without excess. The inclusion of both full-bodied and ambient versions of a single composition underscores a commitment to exploring a musical idea from multiple angles, a hallmark of his recent work. For DJs, the record offers a versatile toolkit: the opening cuts provide immediate momentum for building energy, while the deeper B-side selections afford options for both peak intensity and more introspective passages. Collectors will appreciate the integration of visual motion—thanks to the zoetropic artwork by Martin Eschoyez & Daniel Guerrero and the illustration by Lucas Aguirre—making the disc a striking object as well as a functional piece of equipment. The release is pressed as a picture-disc, with the zoetropic effect designed to animate the artwork as the record spins, adding a kinetic visual layer that complements the music’s rhythmic drive. Mastering was handled by Lopazz at mixmastering.de, ensuring the vinyl’s sonic fidelity matches its visual ambition. Mario Seveso – Co-Liseum LP, CLASH LION, catalogue CL028, picture-disc 12-inch, four tracks. Tracklist: A1. Mario Seveso – Co-Liseum A2. Mario Seveso – Mario Seveso B-U B1. Mario Seveso – I rule my Desteeny B2. Mario Seveso – I rule my Desteeny (Ambient Version)