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" 'Morrígu', named for the Celtic goddess of war and death, is a throwback to '80s new-wave bangers, with Hoffman's almost crystalline vocals floating above a bed of synths and an 808 beat. That icy aesthetic makes the tune perfect for a neon-lit dance floor full of goths. ”

" A nostalgic bittersweet exploration blends organic chunky bassline throbs, Numan-esque warped icy bright synth melodies, minimal guitar effects, and heavy pounding drum beats into a vibrant immersive reverie around a beautifully dreamy, emotional vocal atmosphere, drawing angst and longing from a shadowy realm of misunderstood bondage and dread. "

“ ‘Bound by This’ from the Vermont-born indie pop dark synthpop act Dutch Experts is possibly one of the most cinematic soundscapes possible in our lifetime. This is an ear-filling track which will take all minds into a rather illuminating space that shall shake all cores into a much better place. When you know when to break free, the next step will present itself. ”

“ ‘Bound By This’ is a captivating journey through ego death, confronting internalized trauma and inherited behaviors, and ultimately learning the act of self-love. With Dutch Experts’ debut EP, Hannah Hoffman proves herself to be a rising force of nature. “

“ Hoffman is world-building, and the atmosphere she's cultivated is at once retro and speculative, bringing sonic comfort and uneasy emotional possibility to the same songs…this EP makes me feel as if I'm on the cusp of a vast universe, and as the Vermont music scene reemerges post-pandemic, I'm excited to see Hoffman making a fresh home within it. “

Best VT Music 2023
Dutch Experts - Best Single, ‘Morrígu’

“There are those artists that play with the sounds of the dark pop spectrum, yet lyrically inhabit a vastly dissimilar port of call. Dutch Experts have pried open the gates to a sensual, bleak, feminine statement in “Bound By This”. Binding her love of Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Cure, and Tori Amos with an ear for arena sized synth perfection, Hannah has compiled four deeply effective, separate and singular musical statements. The obsidian and syncopated rhythms of “Your Heart” and “Morrigu” serve as walls of despair that are haunted by a cautiously hopeful chanteuse. In a certain light, these songs would not seem out of place on the dance floor of London’s The Batcave, yet their sheer expanses of pop prowess would also find them at home on a Baroque top 40 radio station. Opposing forces create diamonds, and “Bound By This” is that precious stone.”

Dutch Experts was mentioned amongst many legends in the piece, “Most memorable Vermont concerts of 2023 include Noah Kahan, Big Thief, Myra Flynn” by Burlington Free Press.