Various Artists is a term used in the music industry for recordings featuring multiple performers or bands. This label commonly appears on compilation albums, such as collections based on a certain genre, record label, time period, or as official soundtracks. Shorter releases, like singles credited to Various Artists, are often created for charity and may include collaborations by well-known musicians, sometimes released under a shared name as a supergroup. Tribute albums, where several artists cover songs by a specific musician or band, also fall under this category. Well-known examples include charity singles like Band Aid or popular compilation series such as Absolute from EVA Records.