Miley Cyrus Rebrands as 'Miley,' Announces New Album 'Bass Persuades'

Miley Cyrus is rebranding. According to Pitchfork's September 1, 2026 report, the singer is retiring the surname and will now go by the single name Miley. The change was announced alongside a new album, Bass Persuades, marking her first release cycle since her last studio record.

What was announced

The shift from "Miley Cyrus" to simply "Miley" is the most direct change to her stage identity since she debuted. The rebrand and the new album title, Bass Persuades, were revealed together, suggesting the record will carry the new name on its cover. Further album details have not yet been announced — fans are directed to Cyrus's official channels for updates, per the source report.

Also making news the same day

Pitchfork's September 1 roundup included several other releases worth noting:

• Yeah Yeah Yeahs released a new live album along with an accompanying short film.
• Kali Malone put out a new single, "Heavy With Fruit."
• Oso Oso announced a new album, to be released on a new label started by Mark Quinlan.