
Bear Reviews Music!
After a decade of music journalism for Musicalypse and Tuonela Magazine that started in 2011 and continues to this day, I’ve developed a love of writing critical analyses of things that interest me. Please enjoy everything from live reports and album reviews, and even the occasional monthly collections of featured singles!
My goal, as a critical reviewer, is not to trash people’s work, because effort deserves respect. I try my best to be objective, while still sharing my personal feelings based on my own experiences.

LIVE REPORT: arottenbit, Machinae Supremacy, & Master Boot Record
Arottenbit, Machinae Supremacy, and Master Boot Record live at Ääniwalli on February 1st, 2025

LIVE REPORT: Nestruction & Crimson Sun
Nestruction and Crimson Sun live at On the Rocks in Helsinki on October 3rd, 2024

LIVE REPORT: Enemies Everywhere & Warmen
Warmen live at Tavastia in Helsinki on August 17th, 2024


LIVE REPORT: Bruce Dickinson
Bruce Dickinson live at Kulttuuritalo in Helsinki on June 13th, 2024

LIVE REPORT: Antero Mentu & Vies Vignette
Love Potion Club, June 2024, ft. Antero Mentu & Vies Vignette

LIVE REPORT: Merta
Merta’s album release show for “Virta” live at On the Rocks on April 12th, 2024

LIVE REPORT: Pihka Is My Name
Osteri and Pihka Is My name live at Playhouse Bar on March 27th, 2024

LIVE REPORT: Sonata Arctica
Sonata Arctica live at the Helsinki House of Culture (Kulttuuritalo) on March 23rd, 2024, as part of the tour in support of “Clear Cold Beyond”

LIVE REPORT: Mia Hafrén
Mia Hafrén’s album release gig for “For the Brave” live at Korjaamo in Helsinki on March 8th, 2024


LIVE REPORT: Carolin Koss, Rešham, & Satori Sun
Love Potion Club, March 2024, ft. Carolin Koss, Resham, and Satori Sun

LIVE REPORT: Merta & Machinae Supremacy
Machinae Supremacy and Merta live at On the Rocks on October 28th, 2023

LIVE REPORT: Jekaterina X & Pihka Is My Name
Jekaterina X & Pihka Is My name live at Koko Teatteri in Helsinki on October 24th, 2023

LIVE REPORT: Score - Orchestral Game Music
A report of Score: Orchestral Game Music (from Orvar Säfström/Underscore Productions) ft. the Vantaan Viihdeorkesteri live at Musiikkitalo in Helsinki on October 1st, 2023

LIVE REPORT: Turbulence & Infected Mushroom
Infected Mushroom with Turbulence live at Vanha Ylioppilastalo (The Circus) in Helsinki on April 14th, 2023

LIVE REPORT: Tritium Show
Tritium Show: Somnus Bene Mi Amice rave at Ravintola Kiltakellari in Helsinki on February 18th, 2023

LIVE REPORT: Kiuas, Ensiferum, & Battle Beast
Battle Beast with Kiuas & Ensiferum live at the Helsinki Ice Hall on January 27th, 2023

LIVE REPORT: Ember Falls & Arion
Arion & Ember Falls live at On the Rocks in Helsinki on April 15th, 2022

LIVE REPORT: Octopie, From Grotto, & King of Sweden
Octopie, From Grotto, & King of Sweden performing live at Bar Loose on March 23rd, 2022
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