Music analysis: Why Miley Cyrus dropped her surname before her new album

Miley Cyrus has stepped into a new era, this time going simply by “Miley,” writes Music News Blitz’s Likhanye Lolo.

The star has not explained the change herself, although its timing has prompted speculation.

In late August, Miley removed “Cyrus” from her Instagram, website and branding, appearing simply as “Miley” across her platforms.