Review | Druidess - Trip Meadow by @teamhorse.bsky.social "This album is bursting with great songs and has an almost playful atmospheric amidst the doom. Trip Meadow is a mighty fine debut!" echoesanddust.com/2026/06/drui...

Review | Million Moons - You Be Good, I Love You by @teamhorse.bsky.social "This beautiful hymnal to the animal kingdom is one of the finest produced albums I think I have ever heard from the instrumental genre. Glorious." echoesanddust.com/2026/06/mill...

Review | Genghis Tron - Signal Fire by @teamhorse.bsky.social "An absolute blast of an album from start to finish." echoesanddust.com/2026/06/geng... @relapserecords.bsky.social

Review | Mono - Snowdrop by @teamhorse.bsky.social "Mono's first recording since the sad passing of Steve Albini is a cathartic and magical release." echoesanddust.com/2026/06/mono...

Review | @fuckedupband.bsky.social - Year of the Monkey by @teamhorse.bsky.social "Year of the Monkey is simply stunning in terms of concept, execution and invention. Incredible." echoesanddust.com/2026/06/fuck...

Review | Review | A.A. Williams - Solstice by @teamhorse.bsky.social "This album would have been better served up as two EPs as trying to get through it in one sitting is something of a chore. Sadly disappointing." echoesanddust.com/2026/06/a-a-...

Review | Boards of Canada - Inferno by @teamhorse.bsky.social "Inferno is a worthy addition to Boards of Canada's wondrous back catalogue." echoesanddust.com/2026/06/boar...

Review | Abrasive Trees - Light Remaining by @teamhorse.bsky.social "Overall, this is an intriguing collection and there’s clearly a lot of ideas flowing so future albums are worth watching out for." echoesanddust.com/2026/05/abra...

Review | Harboured - We're Only The Love That We Lead by @teamhorse.bsky.social "There’s going to be much more to come from Harboured, this album’s got great songs and is full of surprises." echoesanddust.com/2026/05/harb...

Review | New Idea Society - Fire On The Hill by @teamhorse.bsky.social "Fire On The Hill is a wondrous little cracker of an album with some beautiful arrangements and stunning melodies." echoesanddust.com/2026/05/new-... @relapserecords.bsky.social

Superb new album from Panopticon out today. The last track particularly devastating. thetruepanopticon.bandcamp.com/album/det-hj...

Review | Hiss Golden Messenger - I'm People by @teamhorse.bsky.social "I’m People is an easy listening collection of endearing alt-country rock music. Sometimes that’s all you need to get by." echoesanddust.com/2026/04/hiss...

Review | Lightning Bolt / OOIOO - The Horizon Spirals / The Horizon Viral by @teamhorse.bsky.social "Literally a game of two halves, this release. For the Lightning Bolt half, it’s another blast of sublime aural extreme greatness." echoesanddust.com/2026/04/ligh... @thrilljockey.bsky.social

Review | VLMV - There Will Come Soft Rains by @teamhorse.bsky.social "This is at times a mournful listen, but the songs may offer a little hope to lost souls, with their ornate beauty." echoesanddust.com/2026/04/vlmv...

My latest review is of the magical 13th album from @cbpofficial.bsky.social

Review | @sugarhorse.bsky.social - Not A Sound In Heaven by @teamhorse.bsky.social "Sugar Horse pull off the unlikely feat of sounding like OMD and Ministry at the same time." echoesanddust.com/2026/04/suga...

Review | Foghazer - He Left The Temple by @teamhorse.bsky.social "This is an intriguing experiment that could really transcend into something special." echoesanddust.com/2026/04/fogh...

Review | The Twilight Sad - It's The Long Goodbye by @teamhorse.bsky.social "This album truly delivers in terms of emotion and power. Their finest work to date." echoesanddust.com/2026/03/the-... @rockactionrecords.scot

Here's an album I released in 2003, available digitally for the first time. thefoamboydeluxearkestra.bandcamp.com/album/feel-y...

Review | dälek - Brilliance Of A Falling Moon by @teamhorse.bsky.social "I’ll call it out, dälek are quite simply the most exciting hip-hop act on the planet right now." echoesanddust.com/2026/03/dale... @ipecac.com

Review | Mallavora - What If Better Never Comes? by @teamhorse.bsky.social "This album is a triumph against adversity and packs an emotional punch. Highly recommended." echoesanddust.com/2026/03/mall...

When I first encountered Chalk supporting And So I Watch You From Afar back in 2024 I wasn't sure I got what was going on in front of me. But their debut album is excellent. Definitely big things coming their way. This track's one of my favourites. youtu.be/kHVNkZGm0fI?...

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