Walter Bartel

Walter Bartel was a German musician and composer who shaped electronic music discourse through his editorial work. From 1967, he served as music editor and later editor-in-chief at a major German music publication until 1989, where he championed innovative sounds and documented the evolution of electronic music during a pivotal era.

Following his editorial tenure, Bartel transitioned to freelance music journalism from 1992 onward, continuing to contribute critical perspectives on contemporary electronic and experimental music. His career bridged the worlds of composition and music criticism, establishing him as an influential voice in Germany’s electronic music community.