Miley Cyrus has announced her tenth studio album, ‘Bass Persuades,’ set for release on September 18. The record marks her first release through Atlantic Records and arrives alongside news that the singer will now be billed simply as Miley.
In a social media post announcing the project, Cyrus described the album as powerful, vulnerable, sweet, and strong. “Music takes hold of us. We feel it, sing it, sometimes dance to it, let it out and carry on,” she wrote. “Heart full, heartache, every part of life in between. That’s what the title means to me. Thank you for being a part of making my wildest dreams come true. I sincerely hope you love this album.”
To celebrate the release, Cyrus will headline two shows at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on October 16 and 18. She will be joined by Model/Actriz and has called the venue “my favorite place to experience music and see my favorite artists.” An American Express pre-sale begins at 10am local time on September 8, followed by an artist pre-sale on September 9. Tickets go on general sale at 10am on September 10.
The Hollywood Bowl dates are notable given that Cyrus said last year she had no “desire” to tour, explaining that extensive runs of shows made it difficult to maintain her mental wellbeing. “I do have the physical ability and I have the opportunities to tour,” she said at the time. “I wish I had the desire, but I don’t.”
‘Bass Persuades’ follows her ninth studio album, ‘Something Beautiful,’ which arrived in May last year. The record was praised as a fully realised artistic statement, sprawling and unperturbed by contemporary chart trends.
The announcement comes during a significant period for Cyrus. She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in May, where she committed to “continuing the cycle full of creation.” Her new era also arrives days after the death of her godmother, Dolly Parton, who passed away at the age of 80 on August 25. In a tribute to the country star, Cyrus recalled that one of their final conversations had been about “music and metamorphosis.”
“The feeling of losing my Aunt Dolly is beyond what feels right to share,” she wrote. “Our most sacred moments were private and they’ll stay there behind the stage, beneath the glamour and between our hearts.” Cyrus added: “What I KNOW is Dolly would want me to feel it, write a song about it, and then continue on and be strong. I have an angel by my side. I always have.”