HUSH / THE PRIVATE CATALOG

Some songs never find their artist.
Until now.

Professionally written and produced songs, made accessible to independent artists. Record your vocals. HUSH handles mixing, mastering and release under agreed terms—with no upfront production charge.

Premium catalog access · Non-exclusive song rights · Your own vocal performance

The opportunity

A different kind of access.
A record worth making yours.

Professional writers and producers regularly develop songs for established artists and major-label opportunities. Not every song gets released. HUSH opens a selected catalog of eligible, fully produced material to independent artists — including songs originally developed for high-profile artist pitches when their histories can be verified. This is access to premium songwriting and production without commissioning a record from scratch.

Made by industry professionals. Built for serious artist opportunities. Now bring your voice.

Why should an artist do this?

THE QUALITY OF THE RECORDS MATTERS AS MUCH AS THE COST.

Building a fan base takes music.
Making music takes money.

HUSH combines two advantages that rarely come together for emerging artists: access to songs developed by working industry writers and producers, and the ability to build a catalog without paying for new writing and production every time. One release can introduce your sound. A growing catalog gives listeners more chances to discover you.

One song is a start. Not a whole strategy.

Spotify reports that new releases can lift streams of an artist's older catalog by 15–20% on average. More music creates more opportunities to reconnect with listeners—not a guaranteed number of fans.

Even the most loyal fans need reasons to return.

Spotify reports an average 18% increase in super listeners after an artist releases new music. Real fan growth also takes promotion, quality, and a connection people want to keep.

You shouldn't need a massive budget to keep releasing.

HUSH provides access to professionally written and produced songs, plus mixing and mastering, with no upfront production charge. You bring the vocals. We help turn the performance into a release under agreed terms.

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The catalog cost reality

What if you wanted to build a 40-song catalog?

$40,000

Illustrative independent production budget

40 songs × $1,000Estimated total

HUSH upfront writing, production, mixing & mastering$0*

*Under the HUSH offer; vocal recording and other costs may remain. Royalty splits, ownership and other obligations are governed by the artist agreement. Forty songs is an illustrative planning example, not a proven average required to establish a fan base.

What the research actually shows: Spotify uses 10+ released songs alongside audience size as one indicator of an established body of work, not a threshold for success. An NYU Journal of Intellectual Property & Entertainment Law study cites approximately $850–$1,000 per song for a low-budget, commercially competitive independent recording scenario, and much higher budgets for professional albums. Spotify catalog data · Spotify release research · Spotify super listeners · NYU cost research.

Your catalog. Your momentum. Your timing.

YOUR BEST SONG
DESERVES AN AUDIENCE.

You've spent years creating music you believe in. But what happens when you release your most important record before anyone knows who you are?

You don't have to rush it.

HUSH gives you access to professionally written and produced songs you can record and release while building your catalog, developing your sound, and introducing your voice to new listeners.

Build your audience. Keep developing your artistry. Release your defining record when you're ready.

There is no single right release strategy. Audience growth is not guaranteed. Choose the timing that fits your music and your goals.

BUILD YOUR CATALOG. APPLY FOR ACCESS.

Non-exclusive recording opportunities. No upfront production charge; participation and release are subject to agreement.

Simple by design

A simpler way to make your next record.

01 / DISCOVER

Find your record.

Apply for access to the HUSH catalog. Available songs and recording details are shared through the artist process.

02 / RECORD

Bring your voice.

Record your vocal performance following the song's recording guidelines.

03 / RELEASE

Put it out.

HUSH mixes, masters and coordinates release according to your agreement.

The HUSH catalog

The catalog is private.
The opportunity is real.

Industry writers and producers develop songs for established-artist opportunities. Not every record reaches a release. HUSH makes selected, eligible songs available to independent artists through a non-exclusive recording program.

Access before audio previews

The catalog is opening to new voices.

We're preparing public song previews. In the meantime, apply for artist access to learn about available opportunities and next steps. Specific song histories and professional credits will be shared where verified and appropriate.

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No audio previews are currently available on this site. Application does not guarantee acceptance or a release.

One song. Different artists.

Same foundation.
Your interpretation.

HUSH songs are offered on a non-exclusive basis. Other artists may record and release their own versions of the same composition. Your voice, delivery and artistic identity make your version distinct.

Before recording, you'll be able to review the applicable permissions, ownership, credits, royalties, release arrangements and other participation terms.
Good questions

Know what you're getting.

Is HUSH music AI-generated?

No. HUSH songs are written and produced by human music creators, with mixing and mastering handled by human audio professionals.

Is it really free to get started?

HUSH's offer is no upfront writing, production, mixing or mastering cost. Any revenue shares, other financial terms or obligations must be disclosed in your artist agreement before you participate.

Do I own the song?

HUSH's model is non-exclusive access to an existing composition, not automatic ownership of the underlying song. Your rights in your vocal performance and sound recording are defined by the agreement.

Can another artist release the same song?

Yes. Different artists may record and release separate versions of the same composition.

What do I need to do?

Apply through the official artist portal, review the recording terms and available opportunities, then follow the provided vocal recording instructions if accepted.

When does my song get released?

Timing depends on vocal delivery, approvals, production completion and the agreed release process. HUSH will provide the applicable timeline during onboarding.

Your next move

Your next record
starts here.

Start your application through the official HUSH artist submission portal.

Apply for artist access ↗