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.
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LIVE REPORT: Diamonds Are Forever
Showband Spectre and Divalicious joined forces for a James Bond themed event at Kannusali on November 29th, 2025, featuring vocalists Helena Haaparanta, Janne Lohilahti, and Sara Nuutinen. Read this live report to hear what classics they played and what stood out!
MUSIC REVIEW: Acanthus - “Pay for Impressions”
A review of Acanthus’ debut album, “Pay for Impressions,” which is currently coming out track-by-track on streaming services
On Tour with Marko Hietala - Live in Finland 2025
On tour again! Check out my crew blog from selling merch on Marko Hietala’s album release tour for “Roses from the Deep,” covering the Finnish leg from February 7th-15th, 2025.
LIVE REPORT: arottenbit, Machinae Supremacy, & Master Boot Record @ Ääniwalli, Helsinki
A night of chiptune innovation! This live report of arottenbit, Machinae Supremacy, and Master Boot Record in Helsinki will take you through the overall vibe and highlights of this unexpected yet totally killer event.
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
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