| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Music group not represented by a major label | ||
| Group such as Sun June or alt-J | Universal | 02 Jul 2023 |
| They don’t have a major-label contract | New York Times | 04 Dec 2021 |
| The Smiths, e.g | The Washington Post | 06 May 2021 |
| The Smiths, e.g | LA Times Daily | 06 May 2021 |
| Non-label musical group |