What’s this about?
zensounds is an independent newsletter about ambient and experimental music.
I’m exploring experimental electronic music – with a focus on subgenres such as ambient/dub techno and vaporwave –, and the more ambient- and/or experimental-leaning parts of jazz, rock, folk, drone, noise, dub and hip-hop.
I prefer instrumental music over vocal music.
Who are you?
I’m Stephan Kunze, a freelance writer and book author based in Germany.
Since 2001, I’ve been writing about music and culture for various international and national media. My first non-fiction book Zen Style was published by Arkana/Penguin Random House in 2021.
I’ve been leading editorial teams and working as a consultant in the music industry, teaching music journalism at universities, producing and hosting community radio shows, and working on many other projects related to music and culture.
“What inspires us most about his writing isn’t just how much he knows, but how he tells it. There’s nothing extra. Serious moments and humor sit side by side, but nothing feels excessive. It flows in a way that feels close, like listening to a friend talk. It almost feels like what zen might sound like.” – Real Japanese Aesthetics
Can I pitch music to you?
Sure! Just be aware that I can’t give feedback due to sheer volume.
Make sure to include with your music pitch:
all relevant information (artist bio, release date etc.)
link to press image(s)
link to streaming preview
HQ music download option (Bandcamp codes preferred)
How do I reach you?
Please don’t send me pitches/music over Substack chat.
Send an email to zensounds [at] posteo [dot] de instead.
