Miley Cyrus Teams Up With Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, and David Byrne on New Tracks

Miley Cyrus has unveiled two new tracks featuring legendary musicians Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, and David Byrne. The songs, “Secrets” and “Lockdown,” are part of the deluxe edition of her latest album, Something Beautiful.

On “Secrets,” Cyrus teams up with Buckingham and Fleetwood, best known for their work with Fleetwood Mac. The singer described the track as a deeply personal message. “This song was written as a peace offering for someone I had lost for a time but always loved,” she explained in a statement to NME. “In my experience, forgiveness and freedom are one and the same. I’m grateful to Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood for bringing their unique magic to the music. This song is for my dad.”

Honoring Musical Legacies While Embracing Contemporary Collaborations

Both Buckingham and Byrne have recently worked with a range of contemporary artists, bridging generations and genres. Buckingham contributed to The Killers’ 2020 album, Imploding the Mirage, while Byrne has collaborated with high-profile artists like Florence Welch of Florence & the Machine, Olivia Rodrigo, and Hayley Williams from Paramore.

Despite his influence, Byrne doesn’t see himself as a mentor figure. In a recent Rolling Stone interview, he said, “I don’t like to think of myself as a hero to younger artists, but I’m not going to argue with it if people feel that way. I’m focused on what I’m doing right now—whether it’s recording, touring, or something else. Maybe that openness to trying new things is why people connect with my work. That kind of freedom is rare in the music world.”

A Fusion of Past and Present

With these collaborations, Cyrus continues to honor her musical roots while embracing innovation. The deluxe edition of Something Beautiful highlights this fusion, showcasing how artists from different eras can come together to create something fresh and meaningful.