zensounds is a newsletter about experimental music and culture.
My focus is non-mainstream music, regardless of genre and era.
I’m interested in ambient, jazz, electronic music, electroacoustic composition, free improvisation, noise and post-rock, alternative hip-hop, and other outsider sounds.
I’m writing about books, films and visual arts as well, but not as frequently.
Occasionally I use this space for critical commentary on media and technology, as well as more personal essays.
About me
I’m Stephan Kunze, a writer, consultant, lecturer and book author.
Currently I’m a commissioning editor at Everything Jazz and a regular contributor to Tricycle – The Buddhist Review.
Occasionally I teach music and culture journalism at universities.
My non-fiction book Zen Style was published by Arkana/Penguin Random House in 2021. It’s only available in German.
Aside from the arts, I occupy myself with philosophy, spiritual practice, off-grid culture, DIY projects, permaculture gardening and hiking.
I live in Berlin and a tiny village in rural northeast Germany.
Subscriptions
I publish new episodes on average twice per week. All posts move behind a paywall after a few weeks.
The full archive is exclusively accessible to paid subs. A subscription is the best way to support my work. It’s €5/month or €50/year.
Contact
For all inquiries: zensounds [at] posteo.de
Please note: I can’t reply to music pitches due to sheer volume.
