What’s this about?
zensounds is a twice-weekly music and culture newsletter covering
experimental music – ambient, jazz, electronic, neoclassical, drone, noise/post-rock, indie hip-hop, leftfield pop and everything in between
culture – literature, cinema, visual arts, media and technology
personal essays – off-grid life, spirituality and practical philosophy
Who are you?
I’m Stephan Kunze, an experienced writer and music journalist with bylines in publications from Germany, UK and the United States.
For the last 25 years, I’ve worked as a freelance and staff writer, editor and editor-in-chief for music magazines and newspapers, and as a music curator and content consultant for labels, brands and tech companies.
My non-fiction book Zen Style was published in 2021 by Arkana/Penguin Random House.
I am based in Berlin, but spend many months of the year with my family in a tiny village in rural northeast Germany, living off the grid.
Why should I subscribe?
A paid subscription is the best way to support and value my work.
I offer 3 paid subscription tiers:
1. The regular subscription
As a paid sub, you will get
all free posts
additional paid exclusive articles
exclusive access to the full backlog of posts, the archive
the great feeling of actively supporting a small part of an independent ecosystem for music and culture journalism.
All of this for the price of only €5/month or €50/year.
2. The 20% discount
If you want to get a paid subscription but your current economical situation feels tense, the link below will get you 20% off for the first 12 months.
3. VIP status
If you’re financially well-off and enjoy what I’m doing, become a VIP member and receive full paid sub status plus extra karma points.
Pick VIP status and fill in the sum you’d like to pay for one year. Even if it’s just a few bucks above the regular subscription price, I appreciate it.
Can I pitch music to you?
Sure, but please note I can’t reply to pitches or give feedback to music due to sheer volume.
Make sure to include with your pitch:
relevant infos on the artist/project including release date
download link for current press images
HQ music download (Bandcamp codes preferred)
How do I reach you?
zensounds [at] posteo [dot] de
