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.
MUSIC REVIEW: Šamane - “Solstice”
A music review of Šamane’s upcoming album, “Solstice” out April 12th, 2024
MUSIC REVIEW: Lost in Grey - “Odyssey into the Grey”
A music review of Lost in Grey’s upcoming album, “Odyssey into the Grey,” out April 5th, 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”
MUSIC REVIEW: Merta - “Virta”
A music review of Merta’s upcoming album, “Virta,” out April 5th, 2024
MUSIC REVIEW: Bruce Dickinson - “The Mandrake Project”
An album review of Bruce Dickinson’s latest solo album, “The Mandrake Project,” released March 1st, 2024
MUSIC REVIEW: Jo Below - “New Worlds” EP
A music review of Jo Below’s third EP, “New Worlds,” out March 15th, 2024
MUSIC REVIEW: Emilia Ex - “Mitä sä sit luulet?” EP
A music review of Emilia Ex’s debut EP, “Mitä sä sit luulet?,” out January 19th, 2024
MUSIC REVIEW: Coventhrall - “Legacy of Morfuidra”
A music review of Coventhrall’s upcoming debut album, “Legacy of Morfuidra,” out March 15th, 2024
FESTIVAL REPORT: Maaliskuun Musta Messu 2024
A live festival report of Maaliskuun Musta Messu [March Black Mass] 2024
LIVE REPORT: Mia Hafrén
Mia Hafrén’s album release gig for “For the Brave” live at Korjaamo in Helsinki on March 8th, 2024
MUSIC REVIEW: Kiuas - “Samooja: Pyhiinvaellus” EP
A music review of Kiuas’ comeback EP, “Samooja: Pyhiinvaellus,” out March 1st, 2024
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
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