This Thursday, Miley Cyrus is set to release “End of the World”, her first global single in years and the next piece in her ambitious upcoming project, Something Beautiful. More than just an album, this is a fully immersive cinematic journey where music, fashion, and film intertwine under Miley’s artistic vision.
Scheduled to debut on May 30 via Columbia Records, Something Beautiful already teased its first two chapters: “Prelude” and “Something Beautiful.” These tracks, accompanied by visual counterparts, mark the beginning of a carefully structured story that unfolds track by track. Miley isn’t just performing—she’s directing a world.
An Operatic Vision: The Album as Film
This new phase of Miley’s artistry takes shape through collaboration with Shawn Everett, who co-executive produced the album. Together, they’ve crafted what feels like an operatic pop experience, with each release aligning with a corresponding scene in a feature-length visual film set to premiere in June.
The film, directed by Miley Cyrus, Jacob Bixenman, and Brendan Walter, is being produced in collaboration with Sony Music Vision, Columbia Records, and Live Nation. It features original fashion designs and archival pieces from some of the biggest names in haute couture, including Thierry Mugler, Jean Paul Gaultier, Alexander McQueen, and Alaïa. The album cover, shot by Glen Luchford, features Miley in a rare 1997 Mugler gown that also appears in the “Prelude” video, setting the visual tone for the entire era.
Music, Fashion, and Film: Miley’s New Multiverse
While Miley has always defied genre and expectation, Something Beautiful feels like her most curated and refined vision yet. The film’s cinematography, handled by Benoît Debie—known for his work with Gaspar Noé and Harmony Korine—brings a dreamlike texture that enhances the immersive story.
The journey begins with the emotional and tonal setup in “Prelude,” then expands with the aesthetic statement of “Something Beautiful.” With “End of the World” dropping on April 3, fans can expect a dramatic turn in this apocalyptic-romantic narrative. According to NBC Insider, Cyrus revealed, “I’m showing my version of the end of the world—but also how I rebuild from beauty.”
The World May End, But It’ll Look Incredible
With Something Beautiful, Miley Cyrus is pushing artistic boundaries. This isn’t a playlist of singles—it’s an experience with a beginning, middle, and end. Her layered storytelling and bold fashion choices reflect a creative maturity, making this one of the most anticipated projects of her career.
“End of the World” promises to be a pivotal moment in the album’s progression, hinting at a deeper emotional dive into Cyrus’s vision of personal and collective collapse—and what beauty can rise from it. Will this be Miley’s definitive reinvention as a multidisciplinary artist?
