hans bouffmyhre: catapult

The young Glaswegian is back with more heavy-hitting slabs of his no-nonsense type of techno. Hans Bouffmyhre, real name Stephen Gorrie, has released a frightening number of records for labels like Perc Trax, Viva Music, Soma, and 8 Sided Dice; all the while keeping abreast of a busy gig schedule and manning his just as prolific Sleaze Records. On Catapult, Gorrie plays to his strengths, turning in four blends of tension-building techno crafted with poise and subtlety. "Catapult" is the EP's teasing opener before Gorrie plunges ever further into the aching, growling belly of the beast. "Mesmeric" is as its name suggests -- heady hypnotism in its wildest form. "Pulsing" slams Catapult into sweaty peak-time with pistons and alarm bells, leaving "Secret Strobe" to keep this dystopic party marching well past dawn.