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.

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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.

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Writer and book author with a focus on experimental music, alternative lifestyles and the intersection of culture and spirituality.