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, monthly collections of featured singles, movie, series, and game reviews, and even the odd product review!
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: Johanna & Mikko Iivanainen ft. Maria Kalaniemi & Timo Alakotila
A report of Johanna & Mikko Iivanainen’s Christmas show featuring Maria Kalaniemi & Timo Alakotila live at Kaukasten Juhlatalo in Hyvinkää on December 14th, 2024
LIVE REPORT: Johanna Kurkela - Joulun Lauluja
A report of Johanna Kurkela from her joulun lauluja tour, live at Tampereen Tuomiokirkko on December 7th, 2024
LIVE REPORT: Mystinen Musaa Kabaree
An event report of the Mystinen Muusa [Mystical Muse] Cabaret live at Alakulttuuritalo Alimus in Helsinki on October 23rd, 2024
LIVE REPORT: Smalltime Players
A report of Smalltime Players live at Sellosali in Espoo on October 19th, 2024
LIVE REPORT: Smalltime Players
A report of Smalltime Players live at Rekolan Kino in Vantaa on October 16th, 2024
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: JoJo & Friends vol.4
The JoJo & Friends vol. 4 live at Junk Y Vegan on May 15th, 2024
LIVE REPORT: Damian Wilson, Altamullan Road, & Delain
Damian Wilson, Altamullan Road, and Delain live at Bibelot in Dordrecht on May 11th, 2024
MUSIC REVIEW: Ayreon - “01011001: Live Beneath the Waves”
A live music review of Ayreon’s “01011001: Live Beneath the Waves,” out April 17th, 2024
LIVE REPORT: Hilia, Helena Haaparanta, & Emmy June
Hilia, Helena Haaparanta, & Emmy June live at Playhouse Bar on April 23rd, 2024
LIVE REPORT: JoJo & Friends vol.3
The JoJo & Friends vol. 3 live at Junk Y Vegan on April 17th, 2024
LIVE REPORT: Merta
Merta’s album release show for “Virta” live at On the Rocks on April 12th, 2024
LIVE REPORT: Where’s My Bible & Lost in Grey
Lost in Grey celebrating the release of “Odyssey into the Grey” live at Hyvinkääsali on April 6th, 2024
LIVE REPORT: Helmi Ada, Miia Junes, & Saarisalo
Salll Saarisalo, Miia Junes, & Helmi Ada live at Semifinal on April 5th, 2024, for the former’s album release show
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”
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