guide
we seek the honest, the unpolished, the raw. send us fragments of sound that carry weight, stories captured in the quiet moments, and music that feels like a discovery rather than performance.
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raw audio. we welcome unmastered, immediate recordings. let the space around the sound remain. room tone, background noise, and imperfection are not distractions. they are part of the moment.
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voice memos. capture a moment as it is. recorded on your phone. unfiltered. unpolished. sincere over perfect.
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unfinished songs. not everything needs to be complete. some songs are meant to exist in their early form. we tend to be our own harshest critics. what feels unfinished may already be enough.
what belongs in rue hollow?
we seek the honest, the unpolished, and the deeply human. music that feels like a quiet confession , a memory preserved in sound, a moment you didn't mean to capture but you did. if it carries a sense of time, place, or emotional truth, it belongs in the hollow.
how often is new work added?
the hollow grows at its own quiet pace. we do not rush discovery. expect new arrivals when the silence demands it.
do you select based on production quality?
never. a voice memo recorded in a kitchen is more hollow-worthy than a studio master if the intent is raw and sincere.
can I resubmit a piece that wasn't added to the hollow?
we suggest waiting for a few curation cycles. if a piece didn't fit then, it might find its space in a different volume later as the hollow's landscape shifts.
what the hollow is not:
rue hollow is not a record label, distribution service, streaming platform, or promotional agency.
we do not pay or charge for submissions. we do not guarantee placement, provide marketing or release services, or distribute music to Spotify or Apple Music.
curation
reviewing
if your work is selected it may be included in an emergence collection grouped with other recordings. it will be presented exactly as submitted with no edits made. you will always be credited. rue hollow is a curate archive of music submissions. all rights and ownership remain with the original creators.
if your work is not selected, it will remain in the hollow's review archive and may be considered for future releases.
all songs are reviewed manually
audio format faq
what file formats do you accept for submissions?
supported audio formats are: MP3, WAV, FLAC, MP4, WMA, AIF, and AIFF.
Is there a limit on file size?
if you are using our submission form, please keep files under 50MB. for large files, we recommend providing a link.
do you prefer streaming links over direct uploads?
we have no preference. a direct voice memo often carries a certain intimacy that we value, but streaming links (SoundCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive) are just as effective for our curators to review. if selected, for an emergence collection, a file will be needed.
can I submit mono recordings or phone-mic audio?
absolutely. rue hollow is a home for the honest. background noise, mono tracks, and ambient hiss are part of the story you are telling. do not worry about professional studio quality. the more imperfections, the better.
how to submit
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navigate to our dedicated submission page through the main menu or button below. you must be 18 years or older to be eligible.
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fill out the form and upload audio file or provide a link of the track submitted.
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your song will be reviewed within 15 business days. an email will be sent from connect@ruehollow.com notifying you of the results.