Various Artists is a term used in the music industry for releases featuring multiple performers or bands. It often appears on compilation albums that gather tracks by different artists, usually grouped by record label, genre, time period, or as soundtracks. Shorter releases such as singles under this designation are sometimes charity projects, where well-known musicians collaborate for a cause, as in the Band Aid project from 1984. Tribute albums, where various performers cover songs of a specific artist or band, are also commonly credited to Various Artists.