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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 24/09/2026

Review | Deathchant - KOVA by @teamhorse.bsky.social "KOVA is quite simply an awesome, spellbinding album with a lot of emotional depth." echoesanddust.com/2026/09/deat... @ridingeasyrecords.bsky.social

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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 23/09/2026

Review | Godflesh - Decay by @teamhorse.bsky.social "Decay is an extremely challenging listen, and if this is the end, it’s a fitting epitaph to one of industrial metal’s most uncompromising acts." echoesanddust.com/2026/09/godf... @relapserecords.bsky.social

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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 16/09/2026

Review | @emmaruthrundle.bsky.social - These Killing Times by @teamhorse.bsky.social "Yet another incredible collection of finely written songs crafted together with rich instrumentation and wondrous detail." echoesanddust.com/2026/09/emma...

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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 15/09/2026

Review | Anthrax - Cursum Perficio by @teamhorse.bsky.social "Anthrax sound as fired up as ever and Cursum Perficio is a riot of riffs and majestic melodies." echoesanddust.com/2026/09/anth... @nuclearblast.bsky.social

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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 08/09/2026

Review | Dreadnought - Wars of Spirit // Wards of Light by @teamhorse.bsky.social "Wars of Spirit // Wards of Light is a beguiling and richly rewarding listen which traverses a multitude of genres." echoesanddust.com/2026/09/drea...

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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 26/08/2026

Review | @russiancircles.bsky.social - Nine by @teamhorse.bsky.social "Nine is another quality addition to the Russian Circles collection of sublime music." echoesanddust.com/2026/08/russ... @sargenthouse.bsky.social

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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 03/08/2026

Review | @shearwaterband.bsky.social – The New World by @teamhorse.bsky.social "The New World is a captivating album with rich detail and stunning musicianship. In a word, wondrous." echoesanddust.com/2026/08/shea...

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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 30/06/2026

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...

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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 25/06/2026

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...

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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 15/06/2026

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

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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 09/06/2026

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...

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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 04/06/2026

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...

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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 03/06/2026

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-...

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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 01/06/2026

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...

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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 25/05/2026

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...

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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 26/05/2026

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...

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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 21/05/2026

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

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Geoff Topley @teamhorse.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

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

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Det Hjemsøkte Hjertet, by Panopticon

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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 29/04/2026

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...

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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 22/04/2026

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

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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 21/04/2026

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...

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Geoff Topley @teamhorse.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

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

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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 14/04/2026

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...

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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 01/04/2026

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...

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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 30/03/2026

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

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Geoff Topley @teamhorse.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

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

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Feel Your Heart (Or Someone Is Going To Steal Your Heart), by The Foamboy Deluxe Arkestra

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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 27/03/2026

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

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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 24/03/2026

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...

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Geoff Topley @teamhorse.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

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?...

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Chalk - Longer (Official Music Video)

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Geoff Topley @teamhorse.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

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...

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Innocent When You Dream, by The Foamboy Deluxe Arkestra

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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 05/03/2026

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...

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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 04/03/2026

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

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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 03/03/2026

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...

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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 24/02/2026

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

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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 13/02/2026

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

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Geoff Topley @teamhorse.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

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

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Geoff Topley @teamhorse.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

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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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 06/02/2026

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

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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 04/02/2026

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-...

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Geoff Topley @teamhorse.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

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...

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Spotlight Kid, by The Foamboy Deluxe Arkestra

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EchoesAndDust @echoesanddust.com · 22/01/2026

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...

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Geoff Topley @teamhorse.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

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

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Gloryland, by The Foamboy Deluxe Arkestra

24 track album

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Geoff Topley @teamhorse.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

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...

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Try Again Tomorrow, by The Foamboy Deluxe Arkestra

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Geoff Topley @teamhorse.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

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

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Geoff Topley @teamhorse.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

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

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Geoff Topley @teamhorse.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

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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