Miley Announces New Album Bass Persuades and Hollywood Bowl Shows

Miley Cyrus has announced her tenth studio album, Bass Persuades, which is scheduled for release on September 18 through Atlantic Records. The announcement marks a major shift in the artist's career, as she has officially rebranded to the mononym "Miley," dropping her surname for all future billing related to this project.

The upcoming record is described as a "vulnerable" body of work. To introduce the sound of Bass Persuades, the singer shared a 30-second teaser video featuring an instrumental track of her playing the guitar. This tenth LP arrives as she continues her tenure as one of her generation's defining pop stars, moving into a new era with a different label and name.

In a mission statement shared on Instagram, Miley detailed the emotional intent behind the new music. "Music takes hold of us," she wrote. "We feel it, sing it, sometimes dance to it, let it out and carry on. It is powerful." According to Billboard, this statement serves as the core philosophy for the album, which is set to debut in just a few weeks.

To support the release of Bass Persuades, Miley has scheduled two headline performances at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. These shows are set to take place in October, following the album's mid-September arrival. In her announcement of the dates, the singer noted the significance of the return, writing, "It’s been a while."

As reported by NME, these Los Angeles dates are currently the only shows announced in connection with the new record. The performances at the historic venue will provide the first opportunity for fans to hear the "vulnerable" new material in a live setting. The transition to Atlantic Records and the simplified stage name suggest a focused rebranding for the artist as she enters her second decade of major releases.