Geoff Topley
@teamhorse.bsky.social
Former musician responsible for Team Horse, Shadow Valley, Cruz and The Foamboy Deluxe Arkestra. Reviewer for EchoesandDust website.
https://youtube.com/@geofftopleymusic
https://youtube.com/@geofftopleymusic
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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
"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
February 13, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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
"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
Excellent album from @heliconglasgow.bsky.social here's my review. Out 13th Feb on Fuzz Club.
Review | Helicon x Al Lover - Arise by @teamhorse.bsky.social
"When all around you turns to absolute shit, here’s a truly outstanding record that will wrap you in sunshine and make you feel alive."
echoesanddust.com/2026/02/heli...
"When all around you turns to absolute shit, here’s a truly outstanding record that will wrap you in sunshine and make you feel alive."
echoesanddust.com/2026/02/heli...
February 12, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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...
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Geoff Topley Music
Back in the late 90s I was in a band with Al Brown and we made a lot of albums and got ourselves noticed around the vibrant Belfast music scene. We supported the likes of Snow Patrol, Bobby Conn, Dese...
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February 7, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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...
youtube.com/@geofftopley...
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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
"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
February 6, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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
"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
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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-...
"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-...
February 4, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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-...
"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...
thefoamboydeluxearkestra.bandcamp.com/album/spotli...
Spotlight Kid, by The Foamboy Deluxe Arkestra
12 track album
thefoamboydeluxearkestra.bandcamp.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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...
thefoamboydeluxearkestra.bandcamp.com/album/spotli...
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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...
"This is a seriously tight, energised and DOWNRIGHT FUCKING HEAVY album to get 2026 off to a cracking start."
echoesanddust.com/2026/01/crys...
January 22, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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...
"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.
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Geoff Topley
Back in the 90s the Belfast music scene was vibrant and venues were plentiful with gig nights on almost every night of the week. I was in a band called Foam who released many albums and played most of...
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January 18, 2026 at 4:57 PM
A few more albums from my back catalogue added to my youtube channel. Have a wee listen.
youtube.com/@geofftopley...
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...
thefoamboydeluxearkestra.bandcamp.com/album/gloryl...
Gloryland, by The Foamboy Deluxe Arkestra
24 track album
thefoamboydeluxearkestra.bandcamp.com
January 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The double album I released back in 2005 is now available to stream at the link below:
thefoamboydeluxearkestra.bandcamp.com/album/gloryl...
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...
thefoamboydeluxearkestra.bandcamp.com/album/try-ag...
Try Again Tomorrow, by The Foamboy Deluxe Arkestra
12 track album
thefoamboydeluxearkestra.bandcamp.com
January 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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...
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
Here's a link to the channel:
www.youtube.com/@GeoffTopley
Geoff Topley
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December 29, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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
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.
Rest in peace.
December 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Very saddened by the passing of Perry Bamonte of @thecure.com
Rest in peace.
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
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December 24, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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
#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
#BestAlbumsOf2025
December 23, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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
#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.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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.
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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.
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December 21, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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
#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.
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#BestAlbumsOf2025
December 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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
#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.
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#BestAlbumsOf2025
December 19, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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
#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.
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#BestAlbumsOf2025
December 18, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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
#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
#BestAlbumsOf2025
December 17, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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
#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.
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#BestAlbumsOf2025
December 16, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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
#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
#BestAlbumsOf2025
December 15, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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
#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.
December 14, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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.
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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
"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
December 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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
"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