Starting in January 2026, Tempo will embark on a new chapter with Wolke Verlag as its publisher—and you can support this transition by subscribing today.
For nearly eight decades, Tempo has been the world’s leading journal of contemporary and experimental music—a place where composers, performers, and thinkers come together to discuss, document, and reimagine the future of music and sound.
Support independent contemporary music journalism and enjoy Tempo in print and online for just €5 a month.
We offer a student discount, and our digital-only subscription costs just €3 a month—less than a cup of coffee!
By subscribing, you’re helping to make this transition possible and gaining access to 79 years of *Tempo* in our web archive—a unique resource for the music of our time.
All subscriptions are processed through our partner platform, Subsail.
With a digital institutional subscription to Tempo, institutions enjoy the following benefits:
Fully searchable access to the entire Tempo archive, dating back to 1939.
Unlimited, IP-authenticated access with remote access options.
Annual subscriptions as well as licenses for unlimited and ongoing access are available.
Cross-platform compatibility with all web, iOS, and Android devices.
Usage reports, MARC records, and excellent customer support.
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To renew or sign up for an institutional subscription, please contact our partners at Exact Editions via email so that you can continue to access the online archive and all future issues.
This applies to both renewals and new institutional subscriptions.
Other cultural institutions, such as ensembles: Please sign up for our institutional subscription through Subsail.
June 15, 2026:
Publication date: Issue No. 317
October 15, 2026:
Publication date: Issue No. 318
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