New album from Gnarls Barkley is superb. youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Here's an album I released in 2000 and something, one of my favourite albums. With massive trip-hop beats, and layers of shoegaze guitars, harmonised vocals and twinkling keyboards, I think I hit a peak with the arrangements here. thefoamboydeluxearkestra.bandcamp.com/album/innoce...

Review | Weedpecker - V by @teamhorse.bsky.social "As 2026 gets off to a truly abysmal start with world events, Weedpecker have arrived with a glorious and beautiful album to ease any troubled minds." echoesanddust.com/2026/03/weed...

Review | Bonnie "Prince" Billy - We Are Together Again by @teamhorse.bsky.social "We Are Together Again finds Will Oldham on top form, the “we” referenced in the title appears to be heartfelt and exceedingly good songs." echoesanddust.com/2026/03/bonn... @dominorecordco.bsky.social

Review | GAEREA - Loss by @teamhorse.bsky.social "GAEREA are a new band to me, they’ll soon be a new band to a lot more people with this captivating and brave album." echoesanddust.com/2026/03/gaer...

Review | Nothing - A Short History Of Decay by @teamhorse.bsky.social "With newfound interest in shoegaze from a generation who weren’t born when it first emerged, this album will surely be well received." echoesanddust.com/2026/02/noth... @rfcrecords.bsky.social

Review | Converge - Love Is Not Enough by Gavin Brown "Rightfully angry as fuck, ice cold in its execution, Love Is Not Enough is Converge at doing what they do best." echoesanddust.com/2026/02/conv... @epitaphrecords.bsky.social @convergecult.bsky.social

Sit back and enjoy the song of the year... youtu.be/69n_mKjo-mY?...

Excellent album from @heliconglasgow.bsky.social here's my review. Out 13th Feb on Fuzz Club.

My youtube channel is now back in action with a new link. Albums from Foam, The Foamboy Deluxe Arkestra, Team Horse, Cruz and Shadow Valley added. More to follow... youtube.com/@geofftopley...

Review | Blackwater Holylight - Not Here, Not Gone by @teamhorse.bsky.social "You’ll maybe come away from this album with an overriding feeling of sorrow, but sometimes there’s joy to be had in the dark." echoesanddust.com/2026/02/blac... @suicidesqueeze.bsky.social

Review | MØL - DREAMCRUSH by @teamhorse.bsky.social "DREAMCRUSH is a triumphant, emotional and vibrant album that should bring the band many new fans with its perfect fusion of black metal and melody." echoesanddust.com/2026/02/mol-...

Another one of my albums from yesteryear given a digital release. Recorded using an 8track and Playstation software 'Spotlight Kid' originally came out in 2004. Disco was the theme and I'd forgotten how many bangers it has on it. thefoamboydeluxearkestra.bandcamp.com/album/spotli...

Review | Crystal Lake - The Weight of Sound by @teamhorse.bsky.social "This is a seriously tight, energised and DOWNRIGHT FUCKING HEAVY album to get 2026 off to a cracking start." echoesanddust.com/2026/01/crys...

A few more albums from my back catalogue added to my youtube channel. Have a wee listen. youtube.com/@geofftopley...

The double album I released back in 2005 is now available to stream at the link below: thefoamboydeluxearkestra.bandcamp.com/album/gloryl...

Looking for some new music to listen to in 2026? Here's an old album of mine originally released in 2004, getting it's release digitally. thefoamboydeluxearkestra.bandcamp.com/album/try-ag...

Many moons ago I recorded a load of music under various guises. I've now started a Youtube channel to share some of that music. Will add more as time allows. Here's a link to the channel: www.youtube.com/@GeoffTopley

Very saddened by the passing of Perry Bamonte of @thecure.com Rest in peace.

My Top10 albums of 2025. At #1, Deafheaven 'Lonely People With Power'. This album finds the black metal band rise to the peak of their powers. Fusing all of their trademark sounds this album is an incredible feat from start to end. Truly special. #BestAlbumsOf2025

My Top10 albums of 2025. At #2, Agriculture 'The Spiritual Sound'. At the turn of the year I hadn't heard of the band who make 'ecstatic black metal'. But this album planted itself into my head and I grew to love it. An utterly unique and remarkable album. #BestAlbumsOf2025

My Top10 albums of 2025. At #3, Deftones 'Private Music'. One of my favourite bands just keep on creating their wondrous emotive metal with a plethora of new sounds to absorb. This album ranks as one of their finest. #BestAlbumsOf2025

My Top10 albums of 2025. At #4, Health 'Conflict DLC'. Arriving late in the year the companion piece to Rat Wars continued this band's trajectory with sublime melodies and atmospherics fused with dark heavy waves of metallic might. Stunning. #BestAlbumsOf2025

My Top10 albums of 2025. At #5, Heretoir 'Solastalgia'. The German blackgaze band blew me away with this stunningly atmospheric album bursting with huge riffs and above and sublime melodies. Majestic. #BestAlbumsOf2025

My Top10 albums of 2025. At #6, Sleep Token 'Even In Arcadia'. Melodic, mesmerising and grand, this album might have divided opinion amongst metal fans but I played it a lot. Hugely addictive. #BestAlbumsOf2025

My Top10 albums of 2025. At #7, Swans 'Birthing'. On their last album, the penny finally dropped for me as I was able to absorb their hypnotic droning creations. At times wilfully destructive, there's an ornate beauty to be found here. #BestAlbumsOf2025

My Top10 albums of 2025. At #8, The Caution Children 'Appropriate Music'. The Florida band's stunning album pulls in elements of shoegaze, post rock and noise rock to make an emotionally charged collection. Repeat plays richly reward the listener. #BestAlbumsOf2025

My Top10 albums of 2025. At #9, @mogwai.scot 'The Bad Fire'. The Scottish legends showed they still sparkle after 30 years together with an inventive album that pulled in all their best sounds and added a few more. #BestAlbumsOf2025

My Top10 albums of 2025. At #10, Anna Von Hausswolff 'Iconoclasts'. Another aural treat from the Swedish artist. Complex and compelling, this hypnotic body of work showcases Anna's stunning vocals. #BestAlbumsOf2025

It's been a tremendous year for new music with some incredible albums across many genres. I'll be counting down my top10 albums of the year from tomorrow.

Review | dälek and Charles Hayward - HAYWARDxDÄLEK by @teamhorse.bsky.social "In terms of atmospherics and sonic experimentation, this album is a startling and inventive collaboration from two creative forces." echoesanddust.com/2025/12/dale... @relapserecords.bsky.social

So many great grooves from a legendary bass player. Rest in peace Mani. youtu.be/4D2qcbu26gs?...

Review | Hilary Woods - Night Criú by @teamhorse.bsky.social "Every now and then a record like this comes along to completely stop you in your tracks and it’s impossible not to fall in love with such enchanting music." echoesanddust.com/2025/10/hila... @sacredbones.bsky.social

Review | Psychonaut - World Maker by @teamhorse.bsky.social "The musicianship is incredible and every song is a journey traversing a multitude of styles, there is much to enjoy." echoesanddust.com/2025/10/psyc...

Review | @theantlers.bsky.social - Blight by @teamhorse.bsky.social "Blight is another little gem to add to the treasure box of music from The Antlers. A perfect companion to a warm fire on a cold winter’s evening." echoesanddust.com/2025/10/the-...

Review | Agriculture - The Spiritual Sound by @teamhorse.bsky.social "The Spiritual Sound finds this most curious of bands push boundaries with vibrant ideas, a penchant for extreme noise and sublime melodies. Dig in." echoesanddust.com/2025/09/agri... @theflenser.bsky.social

Aerosmith and Yungblud ripping it up on this glorious tune. youtu.be/bTOWDRL1KbA?...

Review | Paradise Lost - Ascension by @teamhorse.bsky.social "Even after all these years Paradise Lost sound vital, and the playing and songwriting on this album shows a band still creating mighty fine metal." echoesanddust.com/2025/09/para... @nuclearblast.bsky.social

This is quite special. A bit of Rage Against The Machine and Colin Stetson style sax. youtu.be/jw6X2U2t0vI?...

Review | @ho99o9.bsky.social - Tomorrow We Escape by @teamhorse.bsky.social "Mixing up a multitude of styles and genres, this album is ten raucous blasts of punk n' rap n' metal, and one dreamy Chelsea Wolfe duet." echoesanddust.com/2025/09/ho99...

Review | @slomatics.bsky.social - Atomicult by @teamhorse.bsky.social "Atomicult is a no messin’ superheavy blast of big filthy riffs and quality tunes." echoesanddust.com/2025/09/slom... @majesticmountain.bsky.social

Review | Helloween - Giants & Monsters by @teamhorse.bsky.social "Giants & Monsters is a cracking metal album bursting with big tunes that transported me back to better times." echoesanddust.com/2025/08/hell...

Melodic atmospheric black metal from Wisconsin. corridore.bandcamp.com/album/abandon

New Anna von Hausswolff, stunning. Cannot wait for the new album. youtu.be/HpMHH_W8G9s?...

Absolutely gutted at hearing the news about Brent Hinds. Him leaving Mastodon was already difficult to process. I've read a lot of harsh comments about Brent's ability, but this song is a powerful and brilliant piece, the guy was unique. Rest in peace Brent. youtu.be/tkgHapnwBs4?...

Review | Various Artists - Stay by @teamhorse.bsky.social "Stay is one-part curiosity piece, one-part essential art, and it makes perfect sense to me." echoesanddust.com/2025/08/vari...

Review | @alisongoldfrapp.music-social.com - Flux by @teamhorse.bsky.social "Flux is another set of glorious pop songs to add to her wonderful back catalogue." echoesanddust.com/2025/08/alis...

I've also been listening to this album since I was 16, no other album had such a massive impact in terms of new sounds to my ears.

My latest review is the debut album from Lurgan metallers Machina Kore. It's an excelent album. Out today.

Review | Boneflower - Reveries by @teamhorse.bsky.social "Reveries is an outstanding collection that will be revered in years to come. A contender for album of the year." echoesanddust.com/2025/07/bone... @deathwishinc.bsky.social