Miley Cyrus has released "Bass Persuades," the lead single from her upcoming 10th studio album of the same name, alongside a decision to drop her surname professionally. The propulsive, Eighties-influenced dance-pop track marks a stylistic pivot for the singer, urging listeners onto the dance floor with the line "The kids don't wanna dance." The release is significant as it launches a new chapter for Cyrus, being her first album under new label Atlantic Records.

The single arrives with a Mert Alas-directed video showing Cyrus getting a New York poker club up and dancing. "Bass Persuades" follows her 2025 album "Something Beautiful" and was announced this week alongside news that she will headline two nights at the Hollywood Bowl on 16 and 18 October, marking her first full US concert since 2021. Cyrus shared her excitement on Instagram, thanking fans and expressing hope they would love the new record.