Miley Cyrus's 9th studio album, Something Beautiful, was executive-produced by Cyrus herself alongside Shawn Everett. It is a visual album with existential themes centered around healing from trauma and finding beauty in the darkest moments of life.

Cultural impact

• The musical film accompanying the album premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Festival and was later screened in theaters across North America and internationally before streaming on Hulu.

• The album’s visual and musical direction, inspired by Pink Floyd’s The Wall, was noted for its ambitious integration of film and music, further cementing Cyrus’s reputation for artistic reinvention.

• Miley, who executive produced the album, brought on collaborators like Danielle Haim, Brittany Howard, Naomi Campbell & more.

Critical response

• Pitchfork described Something Beautiful as a "tonally confused entry in Cyrus’ catalog that lurches between hi-fidelity art rock and soggy, warmed-over pop." Read full review

• The Guardian noted that the album "has grand ambitions but – despite some sparkling songcraft – falls short of its mind-altering promises." Read full review