Why I Plan on Releasing Singles Instead of Albums

(For a While)

Zachary Burres
Nov 6 · 2 min read

I see albums as important packages of an artist’s worldview, style, and best work at the time. They can tell one cohesive story like a symphony of smaller pieces or a trilogy of novels.

They’re valuable, but they also only count as one release — just one opportunity to please and develop fans.

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Zachary Burres

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I write music, poetry, and about growing as a creative.

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