As excitement builds for Miley Cyrus’ brand new album, she’s shared “Prelude,” the LP’s opening track. Something Beautiful on May 2. The song was co-written by lead vocalist Cole Haden of the band Model/Actriz. Their first major collaboration, this five-song LP is a strong reminder of the creative chemistry between the two musical powerhouses. Cyrus ✨ Last month, Cyrus came out swinging with an announcement of her forthcoming album. Soon after that she dropped “Prelude” featuring the album’s title track.
Prelude’s production team includes heavy hitters Shawn Everett, Michael Pollack, Jonathan Rado, and Maxx Morando. Cyrus and Everett serve as executive producers for Something Beautiful. This deep proactive collaborative commitment represents a serious dedication to artistic excellence and innovation on the project.
In a statement to Pitchfork, Cole Haden shared his excitement about collaborating with Cyrus. He wrote that he was “deeply honored” that she would start her album with words he had written. Cyrus got in touch with Haden to write poems for the album, which set Haden’s involvement in Something Beautiful into motion. Their unique creative history and established trust forged the way to this inspiring and innovative collaboration. This resulted in an inspiring exchange of both concepts and artistic visions between them.
After the successful release of her previous single “Prelude” and the title track, excitement worry Something Beautiful is in the air. The album is shaping up to be one of the most notable releases yet in Cyrus’s burgeoning discography. Alongside this, Haden is deeply involved in planning his own band’s future. Model/Actriz are putting the finishing touches on their forthcoming sophomore album, Pirouette, set for release on May 30. This continues their breakthrough first album Dogsbody, released in 2023, which shot the duo to wider attention.
Both musicians are preparing for album release tours. At the same time, the pairing of Cyrus and Haden highlights the extraordinary interconnectedness of the music scene. Their collaborative work not only showcases such high level talent, but emphasizes the power of collaboration to create truly impactful art.