Miley Cyrus has a new album out, and it comes with a full credits roll that runs deeper than most pop records care to admit. Bass Persuades, her first LP since 2024’s Something Beautiful and her first release under the newly adopted mononym, arrived today, and the tracklist is packed with proper features from Model/Actriz and Miike Snow’s Andrew Wyatt, plus production from frequent collaborator Kid Harpoon and her fiancé Maxx Morando.
The album is a reflection of everywhere Cyrus has been over the past two decades, she said in a statement posted to Instagram. “This album happened fast but that’s been my life for 20 years,” she wrote. “Once I started wishing to land a role that would make LA my home it’s been nonstop. This album is a reflection of everywhere I’ve been along the way and the peace that came with starting to slow it all down. Thank you for celebrating this release with me. It’s a special record and it’s bliss to share with you.”
Opening With the Tracklist
The Bass Persuades tracklist starts with the title song, which features a producer credit that includes Cyrus herself, Kid Harpoon, Michael Pollack and Maxx Morando, alongside composer/lyricist credits for Cyrus, Kid Harpoon, Michael Pollack and Gregory Aldae Hein. The song also lists background vocals from Michael Pollack and Kid Harpoon, engineering by Brian Rajaratnam and Liam Hebb, and mixing by Mark “Spike” Stent.
Different Religion, featuring Model/Actriz, adds Cole Haden to the vocals and a production credit for Michael Pollack and Maxx Morando. The engineer is Liam Hebb, with additional work from Brian Rajaratnam. The song also features a drum programmer credit for Aaron Shapiro.
Let’s Get Married brings in Monsterz & Strangerz as producers, with Jordan Johnson and Stefan Johnson joining the composer/lyricist credits. The drums come from Franco Reid, with percussion shared between Reid and Kid Harpoon. The electric guitar work is split between Kid Harpoon and Monsterz & Strangerz, while the synthesizer is credited to Kid Harpoon and Monsterz & Strangerz.
Orbit adds Griff Clawson to the production credits, and the engineer list runs long, with Jaime Sikora, Monsters & Strangerz, Christopher Burks and Noah “Mailbox” Passovoy all contributing. The song’s percussion is handled by Ruben Radlauer, and the Mellotron is credited to Griff Clawson. The dulcimer guitar and Wurlitzer are credited to Michael Pollack, with piano from Pollack and harp from Sara Kawai.
The Guest Appearances Stand Out
Neon Signs is the standout feature, with Andrew Wyatt of Miike Snow joining Cyrus on vocals. The additional production credit runs to Monsters & Strangerz, Andrew Wyatt and Maxx Morando, with engineer Brian Rajaratnam and Andrew Wyatt handling the mixing alongside Liam Hebb. The drums are shared between Wyatt, Maxx Morando and Franco Reid, with Kid Harpoon listed as the drum programmer.
Aftermath brings in Wayne Coyne as additional vocals, with Griff Clawson adding production. The engineer list is massive, with Liam Hebb, Monsters & Strangerz, Jordan Johnson, Christopher Burks, Noah “Mailbox” Passovoy, Stefan Johnson and Brady Wortzel all credited. The drum programmer is shared between Kid Harpoon and Maxx Morando.
The Live Shows Are Coming
Cyrus will perform the album at two live shows next month at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl. One is on October 18, the other on October 16.
Our View of the Record
The credits are a sign of how Cyrus operates. She doesn’t just hire producers; she hires them deeply, and she hires them repeatedly across multiple songs. The fact that Kid Harpoon appears on nearly every track as a producer, engineer or instrumentalist suggests a working relationship that goes beyond a single session. The same is true of Michael Pollack, who shows up across the album as a producer, composer, lyricist and instrumentalist.
The guest list is notable for its range. Model/Actriz and Andrew Wyatt bring distinct voices to their respective tracks, and Wayne Coyne’s appearance on Aftermath gives that song a distinctive edge. The album also leans heavily on synthesizers and percussive textures, with Pollack credited across several songs for synthesizer work.
The statement about slowing down after two decades of nonstop living is telling. Cyrus frames the album as a moment of reflection, and the production credits suggest a record built with precision and care. Whether the bass persuades listeners will depend on the songs themselves, but the credits alone demonstrate a commitment to craft that extends far beyond the finished product.
Key Facts
– Album: Bass Persuades
– First LP since: Something Beautiful (2024)
– New mononym: Miley
– Features: Model/Actriz, Andrew Wyatt of Miike Snow
– Guests: Wayne Coyne
– Live shows: October 16 and 18 at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl
The credits are a reminder that pop music is often a team sport, and Cyrus has assembled a team that spans engineers, programmers and arrangers. The record is out now, and the full credits are worth reading for anyone curious about how the sausage gets made.
Source material: “Read the Full Credits to Miley Cyrus’ Bass Persuades,” Pitchfork.
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