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: Merta & Battle Beast
Merta and Battle Beast live at Pakkahuone on January 27th, 2024
LIVE REPORT: Altamullan Road
Altamullan Road (aka Johanna Iivanainen and Johanna Kurkela) live at Hyvinkääsali on January 26th, 2024
MUSIC REVIEW: Metal de Facto - “Land of the Rising Sun I”
A review of Metal de Facto’s second album, “Land of the Rising Sun pt. 1,” out February 9th, 2024
LIVE REPORT: Altamullan Road
Altamullan Road (aka Johanna Iivanainen and Johanna Kurkela) live at Kiteesali on January 20th, 2024
MUSIC REVIEW: Sonata Arctica - “Clear Cold Beyond” (pre-listening)
A pre-listening report of Sonata Arctica’s 2024 release, “Clear Cold Beyond”
LIVE REPORT: Fredrika Runebergin Puutarha, Johanna von Hertzen, & Frozen Factory
Gig hopping from Fredrika Runebergin Puutarha and Johanna von Hertzen to Frozen Factory
MUSIC REVIEW: Break from Bedlam - “Escaprism” (demo edition)
A music demo review of Break from Bedlam’s upcoming album, “Escaprism”
FESTIVAL REPORT: Love Potion Psych Fest 2023
A festival report of Love Potion Psych Fest 2023
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