
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.

TOUR REPORT: Marko Hietala
Marko Hietala’s Roses from the Deep Tour with special guest Noora Louhimo live at in Finland, February 2025

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

MUSIC REVIEW: Marko Hietala - “Roses from the Deep”
A review of Marko Hietala’s second solo album, “Roses from the Deep,” out February 7th, 2025

MUSIC REVIEW: Lasse Soundblaster - “On tapahtumassa räjähdys”
A music review of Lasse Soundblaster’s debut album, “On tapahtumassa räjähdys,” out January 23rd, 2025

15 Memorable Albums from the Last 15 Years
15 memorable albums from the last 15 years (2009-2024)

3 Albums I Didn’t Review in 2024…
A year-end review of a few missed albums that came out in 2024

MUSIC REVIEW: Octopie - “Green Divine” (2024)
A review of Octopie’s upcoming album, “Green Divine,” out December ??, 2024

MUSIC REVIEW: Arctis - “Arctis”
A review of Arctis' upcoming self-titled debut album, out November 1st, 2024

MUSIC REVIEW: Cory Marks - “Sorry for Nothing”
A review of Cory Mark’s upcoming album, “Sorry for Nothing,” out December 1st, 2024

MUSIC REVIEW: Ensiferum - “Winter Storm”
A review of Ensiferum’s upcoming album, “Winter Storm,” out October 18th, 2024

MUSIC REVIEW: Andy Gillion - “Exilium”
A review of Andy Gillion’s upcoming album, “Exilium,” out October 11th, 2024

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

MUSIC REVIEW: Crimson Sun - “Sorrowbreaker”
A review of Crimson Sun’s newest album, “Sorrowbreaker,” out September 20th, 2024

MUSIC REVIEW: Nightwish - “Yesterwynde”
A review of Nightwish’s newest album, “Yesterwynde,” out September 20th, 2024

MUSIC REVIEW: Smalltime Players - “Smalltime Players”
A review of Smalltime Players’ self-titled debut album, out September 6th, 2024

MUSIC REVIEW: Wintersun - “Time II”
A review of Wintersun’s long-awaited album, “Time II,” out August 30th, 2024

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


MUSIC REVIEW: Buko Shane - “Pandemic Blues”
A review of Buko Shane’s latest album, “Pandemic Blues” out August 1st, 2024

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