From Rolling Stone · Larisha Paul · · 1m
Miley Cyrus Finds Contentment in New Motivations
Miley Cyrus releases album Bass Persuades after prioritizing sobriety over touring.
In brief
Miley Cyrus releases album Bass Persuades after prioritizing sobriety over touring. Miley Cyrus releases Bass Persuades, an album focused on sobriety and personal relationships after years of touring. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Sobriety Shift
Miley Cyrus prioritizes sobriety over touring after 2022 near-death experience.
“I started getting existential of how small I am and how I started thinking about time.”
Hollywood Bowl Plans
Cyrus plans Hollywood Bowl shows to avoid touring risks.
“This is perfect because people like to see me perform and I like to sleep in my marshmallow bed.”
2022 Performance
Cyrus performed 250,000 people at 2022 shows with Plastic Hearts songs.
“I started getting existential of how small I am and how I started thinking about time.”
Album Focus
Bass Persuades emphasizes sobriety and personal relationships over touring.
“I want better for my sister.”
Sister's Struggle
Cyrus addresses sister's substance use in 'Innocent Ways' album track.
“I wonder if she went and changed her number/I tried to call her three times over.”
Orbit Song
Orbit song explores deep love without flash or spectacle.
“I would bend all space and time to fall into your hands.”
Redlights Track
Redlights track balances fear and hope with euphoric synth-pop.
“Truth is all we need, and also what I fear.”
Contentment
Cyrus finds contentment through sobriety and personal relationships.
“Contentment is what Cyrus has been reaching for all this time.”
Legacy
Cyrus' legacy includes Hannah Montana and Bangerz hits.
“We've entered the Hannah Montana generation of pop stars.”
What to remember
Miley Cyrus releases Bass Persuades, an album focused on sobriety and personal relationships after years of touring.
