Miley Cyrus has released the music video for her new single, "Bass Persuades," featuring a series of bold visuals and dance sequences. The video accompanied the single's release on Thursday evening and promotes her upcoming album of the same name, scheduled for September 18.
In the video, Cyrus, 33, adopts a more provocative persona, appearing in lingerie and performing choreographed dances with backup dancers. The visuals depict scenes in a dimly lit bar and on city streets under moonlight and neon lights. The lyrics of the 80s-inspired track touch upon themes of digital distraction and a longing for a past era, urging listeners to "surrender to the night."
This release follows Cyrus's announcement of her upcoming 10th studio album, also titled "Bass Persuades." The singer has also rebranded her professional identity, now going by "Miley" without her surname. Her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, publicly supported the name change, referring to it as a "natural progression for an iconic superstar legend."
The music video features several costume changes, including a black bralette with high-waisted slacks and later high-waisted micro shorts with sheer tights. At one point, Cyrus is seen in a car with the top down, and her hair is styled with bright blonde hues and wispy bangs, reminiscent of her early career. The video also includes intimate choreography, with one scene showing Cyrus giving a dancer permission to touch her chest.
Cyrus announced the album title on Instagram on September 1st, describing music's power to evoke various emotions. She concluded her announcement by expressing hope that listeners would enjoy the album, signing off as "Miley."
Following the album's release, Miley is scheduled to perform at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on October 16 and October 18. These dates mark her return to major stage performances since the Corona Capital music festival in 2022.
Her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, shared his thoughts on her name change, noting his own past experience of using a single name professionally. He reflected on his early career, when he was known simply as "Cyrus" before the release of "Achy Breaky Heart" in 1992. He also humorously suggested he could have achieved more if his record label had allowed him to remain solely "Cyrus."