April 2, 2025
Miley Cyrus unveils Something Beautiful with "Prelude" and bold visuals
Miley Cyrus has given fans a glimpse into her upcoming album Something Beautiful, set for release on May 30. After keeping details under wraps, she surprised listeners on March 31 with the spoken-word track "Prelude," marking her first new music since 2023’s Endless Summer Vacation.
The album, described as a "visual pop opera," is expected to be an artistic departure, blending music and striking visuals inspired by concept albums like Pink Floyd’s The Wall and Beyoncé’s Lemonade.
The album, described as a "visual pop opera," is expected to be an artistic departure, blending music and striking visuals inspired by concept albums like Pink Floyd’s The Wall and Beyoncé’s Lemonade.
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The power of visual and sonic storytelling
"Prelude" is a haunting introduction to the album, featuring atmospheric instrumentals and introspective poetry. Cyrus recites lines such as, "Like walking alone through a lucid dream / Like saying your name aloud in an empty room," reflecting on beauty, isolation, and impermanence.
The song's cinematic music video, directed by Cyrus, Jacob Bixenman, and Brendan Walter, enhances the dreamlike quality. Cinematographer Benoît Debie, known for his work on Spring Breakers, crafts a surreal aesthetic, while Cyrus appears in archival 1997 Thierry Mugler couture, adding a high-fashion edge to the visuals.
The song's cinematic music video, directed by Cyrus, Jacob Bixenman, and Brendan Walter, enhances the dreamlike quality. Cinematographer Benoît Debie, known for his work on Spring Breakers, crafts a surreal aesthetic, while Cyrus appears in archival 1997 Thierry Mugler couture, adding a high-fashion edge to the visuals.
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Something Beautiful
Something Beautiful is the upcoming ninth studio album by American singer Miley Cyrus. It is set to be released on May 30, 2025, through Columbia Records,
A bold visual album with expansive themes
Alongside "Prelude," Cyrus also debuted the album's title track, "Something Beautiful," which combines psych-pop elements with striking imagery. The album will feature 13 songs, with Cyrus and Grammy-winning producer Shawn Everett overseeing production. Other collaborators include Panos Cosmatos and Nick Spicer, ensuring a layered and immersive experience.
The album's themes revolve around transformation, the fleeting nature of beauty, and artistic expression. With a focus on blending music and visual storytelling, Something Beautiful aims to push the boundaries of traditional album formats. Fans can preorder it in various formats, including signed vinyl and limited-edition box sets.
The album's themes revolve around transformation, the fleeting nature of beauty, and artistic expression. With a focus on blending music and visual storytelling, Something Beautiful aims to push the boundaries of traditional album formats. Fans can preorder it in various formats, including signed vinyl and limited-edition box sets.
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Miley Cyrus continues to evolve as an artist
Cyrus has been evolving as an artist, and Something Beautiful marks another chapter in her career. Following her 2024 Grammy win for Flowers, she continues to explore new creative directions. With this ambitious project, she is set to deliver a visually and musically compelling experience, proving that her artistry knows no bounds.
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"Something Beautiful" obliterates that backbone, oscillating from jazzy, soulful verses to its dense, hulking choruses. That's exciting — it might be the furthest Miley has leaned into a sound since her (critically panned) Dead Petz era.