7 Ways to Releasing a Single

This is a list of seven different types of singles that artists can release to keep their fans engaged and interested in their music. The first type is the lead single, which is a song selected from a new full-length album that is released as a stand-alone single with unique cover art. The follow-up single can be a second favorite song from the album or one that is different in style from the lead single. The third type is the unreleased studio track, which is a favorite non-album studio track that is released a few months after the album to maintain release momentum. The fourth type is authorized remixes, which can raise an artist's profile and help reach new audiences. The fifth type is acoustic mixes or alternate versions of the original song that showcase different aspects of the composition and arrangement. The sixth type is demos and live versions, which allow fans to see behind the creative process and capture the spontaneity of live performances. The final type is cover songs, which can show an artist's influences and give a hint of what their future original songs might sound like.