CARLOTTA JACOBI — Chapter 9

Carlotta Jacobi – CHAPTER 9 opens the Unitas Multiplex UM009 12-inch vinyl with a concise techno statement that bridges the label’s recent output and the producer’s evolving palette. The EP arrives on 23 October 2026, offering a single original composition and its Red Rooms reinterpretation, followed by two further cuts that explore texture and rhythm within a focused techno framework. Within Unitas Multiplex’s catalogue, CHAPTER 9 follows the earlier Delano Legito release Fresh Plat (UM008, 2024) and sits alongside the label’s inaugural outing Fundamental Interaction – Exclusion Principal (UNITASMULTIPLEX001, 2020). This placement highlights the label’s commitment to abstract, forward-thinking techno, with Jacobi’s contribution extending the series’ emphasis on minimal yet potent structures. Side A begins with “Paradoxical Effects”, a track that unfolds with a measured pulse, allowing DJs to layer it into the early-mid set when a subtle drive is required. Its structure invites gradual layering, making it suitable for building tension. The second position, “Paradoxical Effects (Red Rooms Remix)”, reinterprets the original through the lens of Red Rooms, whose prolific 2026 output on labels such as Planet Rhythm, Key Vinyl and Rot Records demonstrates a knack for reshaping techno motifs. The remix adds a darker, more kinetic edge while preserving the core groove, offering a contrasting mood that works well for peak-time transitions. Flipping to side B, “Fragmented Landscapes” presents a spacious, evolving ambience that feels like a sonic map for late-night journeys. Its open arrangement provides DJs with a canvas for mixing in melodic or percussive elements, while its underlying rhythm maintains momentum on the dancefloor. The final cut, “Rituals”, closes the EP with a hypnotic loop that emphasizes repetition and subtle modulation, making it an effective tool for sustaining energy in the latter stages of a set. In the context of Jacobi’s discography, CHAPTER 9 marks the ninth release under the Unitas Multiplex banner, reinforcing a trajectory of refined techno that balances experimental textures with club-ready momentum. The presence of a Red Rooms remix links the record to a broader network of contemporary techno producers, whose recent works—including the Endurance EP (Rot Records) and Blind Spot EP (Phorum Records)—share a similar aesthetic of precise, kinetic production. From a DJ’s perspective, the EP supplies two versatile anchors in “Paradoxical Effects” and its remix, each capable of anchoring a set at different intensities. “Fragmented Landscapes” offers a more atmospheric interlude, while “Rituals” serves as a closing statement that can either wind down a set or propel it into a deeper groove. Collectors will appreciate the cohesive mastering by Conor Dalton and the visual identity crafted by Blind Observatory and Galster, which together underscore the release’s place within Unitas Multiplex’s curated aesthetic. The record is pressed as a 12-inch vinyl, matching the label’s standard format for its techno releases. All four tracks are presented in their full length, allowing the intended progression from the opening paradox to the concluding ritual to unfold without compromise. Carlotta Jacobi – CHAPTER 9, Unitas Multiplex UM009, 12-inch vinyl, 4 tracks. Tracklist: A1. Carlotta Jacobi – Paradoxical Effects A2. Carlotta Jacobi – Paradoxical Effects (Red Rooms Remix) B1. Carlotta Jacobi – Fragmented Landscapes B2. Carlotta Jacobi – Rituals