Ever since Miley Cyrus stepped onto the Avatar: Fire and Ash premiere carpet with a diamond ring on her left hand, the internet hasn’t stopped talking, not just about the engagement, but about what this means for her next studio project.
For the past 2 years, Maxx Morando has quietly become one of the most consistent creative voices around Miley. Now that they’re reportedly engaged and living together, fans are naturally asking: Will he help shape her next album even more than before?
Based on everything we know, the answer is leaning toward yes.
Maxx has already worked on Miley’s music
This isn’t speculation, Maxx played a real part in Endless Summer Vacation.
He worked on production for a few tracks, and insiders at the time said Miley trusted his ideas, especially his mix of indie percussion and polished pop textures.
People close to the couple shared last year that Miley enjoyed having someone around who understood her creative process without trying to dominate it. Maxx wasn’t trying to be “the producer boyfriend.” He was simply contributing where she asked.
That approach seems to have built a level of comfort she hasn’t had with collaborators in a while.
Miley and Maxx work well together, and that matters for Album 9
Miley has said in multiple interviews that she creates her best work around people she feels safe with.
In The Cut interview from September 2025, she mentioned that Maxx respects her, listens to her, and doesn’t treat her career like a spectacle.
In the music world, stability often leads to creative momentum. For Miley, who’s been moving toward a more refined, mature sound, working with someone who keeps her grounded could directly influence her next era.
Not in a “he’s shaping her identity” way, but in the sense that she has a trusted collaborator at home who understands the direction she wants.
Industry insiders already expect Maxx Morando’s return
People in the production community have pointed out that Miley has always stayed close to collaborators who genuinely match her style. During the Bangerz era, she relied heavily on Mike Will Made-It. When she moved into the Plastic Hearts sound, she kept a small, consistent creative circle. And even on Endless Summer Vacation, she brought back writers she trusted from previous projects. Following that pattern, having Maxx involved again would feel like a natural next step rather than a surprise.
Earlier this year, a music insider told People that Maxx isn’t the type to chase credit or push for attention. He only works on projects he believes in, which puts him in a different category than many producers who orbit big pop stars.
Adding Maxx back into the studio would be a natural continuation of that pattern.
A music insider told People earlier this year that Maxx “doesn’t chase fame and doesn’t push for credit. He only works on things he genuinely believes in.” That alone puts him in a rare category among producers working with major pop stars.
Fans already see clues
After the engagement news, TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) filled with speculation:
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Fans noticed Maxx at multiple studio-related events with Miley this year
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Others pointed out he was present during several low-profile work sessions
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Some believe Miley has been hinting about new music in 2025
While none of this confirms album details, it shows one thing: people expect Maxx to be involved.
Social media reaction is clear, fans want the Miley/Maxx creative pairing back, especially after Flowers and its Grammy-winning success.
Maxx and Miley’s creative chemistry has only grown
The couple’s public appearances over the last two years, such as the Grammys, Versace shows, SNL50, the Oscars, and Vanity Fair parties, weren’t about showing off. But they did reveal one consistent thing:
They’re comfortable in each other’s worlds.
Miley has said in past interviews that she prefers working with people she’s close to. Maxx fits that category now more than ever. Being together daily, sharing a home, and being engaged means the creative exchange between them naturally increases.
Not in a “let’s make music together” way, but in the simple, everyday way artists influence each other when they share their lives.
What we can honestly expect from Maxx Morando and Miley Cyrus
Here’s what we can thus far conclude, seeing all the clues and connections:
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Miley is very likely working on material for her next album
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Maxx is already part of her creative circle
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Their relationship is stronger than ever
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He brings a style she respects
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She has a history of collaborating with the people closest to her
So while nothing is confirmed publicly, all signs point to Maxx Morando having a noticeable influence on Miley Cyrus’s next musical chapter.
Think of it as a continued partnership, one that feels natural, steady, and aligned with where Miley is in her life right now.
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