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

LIVE REPORT: Altamullan Road
Altamullan Road (aka Johanna Iivanainen and Johanna Kurkela) live at Porvoon Taidetehdas on March 2nd, 2024

MUSIC REVIEW: After Infinity - “After Infinity”
A music review of After Infinity’s upcoming self-titled debut album, out March 13th, 2024

MUSIC REVIEW: Mia Hafrén - “For the Brave”
A review of Mia Hafrén’s newest album, “For the Brave,” out March 8th, 2024


MUSIC REVIEW: Today Was Yesterday - “Today Was Yesterday”
A review of Today Was Yesterday’s self-titled debut album, “Today Was Yesterday,” out February 23rd, 2024

LIVE REPORT: JoJo & Friends vol.1
The first-ever Jojo & Ystävät live at Junk Y Vegan on February 14th, 2024



LIVE REPORT: Alone - An Evening with Kai Hahto
Alone - An Evening with Kai Hahto at Apollo on February 3rd, 2024

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”

5 Great Releases Discovered This Year (not from this year)
A year-end look at albums I discovered in 2023 that were released before 2023
Can’t find what you’re looking for?