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Welcome to The Hush Halo!
You have entered a world of dystopian fantasy poetry, a universe built from fragments of both dystopia and utopia. You decide which prevails.
This long-form art project centers on poetry but expands into soundscapes and multimedia visuals. Each poem opens a window into a larger story about evolution, technology, loss, and the quiet that follows.
POETRY with Pulse
Poems are published FREE, so following closely you can get it all for free. All pieces include soundscapes, to give depth. Poetry get’s paywalled after 2 weeks, but there are plenty of forever free samples for free subscribers. 🖤
REALM of Hush Halo
Here you can learn about the new world after the Great Optimization. Please subscribe for full access and audio.
Artists HEADSPACE
Here I open up about my personal thoughts on this art project.
MAKING OF
My personal updates of ups and downs of this project. You need to subscribe to get access.
SOUNDSCAPES
Are playlists made of all published poems for easier listening, for paid subscribers only. Soundscapes also travel individually with each published poem.
!['High-Functioning Temptation' - Soundscapes [S101-S120]](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!dy_K!,w_140,h_140,c_fill,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep,g_auto/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1b14b8c8-4ca0-43ac-a182-7cf12089992a_1456x816.png)
!['All That Was Offered' - Soundscapes [S121-S140]](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Obll!,w_140,h_140,c_fill,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep,g_auto/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fec059892-b2db-4067-9c58-e0ead0e548ec_1456x816.png)
Publishing Rhythm
I aim to publish poems often, each accompanied by a soundscape. These poems appear on the site but do not trigger email notifications. So no spamming!
Newsletter is sent occasionally, including highlights, new releases, and deeper reflections, essays, and behind-the-scenes posts.
Longer essays or blog-style writings are published without specific schedule. You can manage subscriptions in detail HERE.
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FREE
Access to the LAST 2 WEEKS of poems and soundscapes.
Access to the LAST 2 WEEKS of Artist’s Headspace, Making Of and Realm Insights.
Plenty of FREE SAMPLES always available.
Occasional NEWSLETTER updates.
Artist’s NOTES
PAID
FULL ARCHIVE ACCESS to read and listen to ALL published poems, posts and soundscapes.
PLAYLISTS available (poetry soundscapes), listen to unmastered, emotional audio journeys for each poem.
Full Access to ARTIST’S HEADSPACE and process with personal notes and reflections from behind the creative process.
Occasional early looks and first to know at unreleased material.
BACKROOM BELIEVER (Founding Members)
Artist’s generous gratitude.
Plus Backroom Updates with exclusive insights into future plans, creative directions, and evolving ideas.
About the Artist
Samia Oldman is the artist and writer behind The Hush Halo. She is a multidisciplinary creator, working across poetry, soundscapes, and visual art.
All works are created and copyrighted by Samia Oldman.
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