Our second edition of the Clarity Indie 50, co-curated with Annie Elise of Nettwerk Music Group, spotlights 50 independent artists making music we think you should hear.

The Clarity Indie 50 is a rotating playlist and editorial spotlight celebrating 50 independent artists who deserve more recognition.

Here are five things most playlist curators won’t tell you, but every artist should know.

The Clarity Indie 50 will feature fifty outstanding independent artists who deserve more recognition.