
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: King of None - “In the Realm”
A music review of King of None’s upcoming album, “In the Realm” out April 26th, 2024

LIVE REPORT: JoJo & Friends vol.3
The JoJo & Friends vol. 3 live at Junk Y Vegan on April 17th, 2024

MUSIC REVIEW: Moon Shot - “The Power”
A music review of Moon Shot’s upcoming album, “The Power,” out April 26th, 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

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”

LISTEN BACK: “Auri I”
A personal listen-back through Auri’s debut album, “Auri I,” by Kathy Criswell

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
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