Miley Cyrus drops new song after week-long suspense as ‘Bass Persuades’ era begins

Miley Cyrus has finally given fans the answer they have been waiting for.

After days of cryptic promotion, mysterious visuals and a surprising professional name change, the Grammy-winning singer has released her new single, “Bass Persuades,” along with a high-energy music video.

The song arrived Thursday, September 3, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the pop star. It serves as the title track from her upcoming 10th studio album, Bass Persuades, which is scheduled to arrive on September 18 through Atlantic Records.

For nearly a week, Miley kept fans guessing about what she was preparing. The singer had been promoting the mysterious “Bass Persuades” title through billboards and social media while offering only limited clues about the project.

Adding even more mystery, she recently dropped “Cyrus” from her professional name and began presenting herself simply as Miley. The move immediately fueled speculation that she was preparing to enter an entirely new musical era.

Now the mystery has been answered.

“Bass Persuades” leans heavily into dance-pop, with pulsing ’80s-inspired synths and an energetic beat designed to get listeners moving. In the song, Miley challenges a generation increasingly glued to their phones, encouraging people to put their screens down and reconnect with music and one another.

The accompanying video, directed by Mert Alas, takes that message even further. Miley is seen leading a lively dance scene through a New York setting, turning the visual into a celebration of movement, nightlife and letting go.

The new track also gives fans their first real taste of the album’s broader sound. Miley has described Bass Persuades as an exploration of music’s emotional power, including its ability to capture happiness, heartbreak, vulnerability and everything in between.

The 10-track album will feature collaborations including Model/Actriz on “Different Religion” and Andrew Wyatt on “Neon Signs.”

Miley is also preparing to return to the stage. She has announced two Hollywood Bowl concerts in Los Angeles on October 16 and 18, marking her first full U.S. concerts since 2021.

With “Bass Persuades,” Miley has transformed a week of mystery into a bold musical statement. The message is simple: stop watching from the sidelines, turn up the music and dance.