Noah Cyrus stands as a singular force in music, a creator whose work pulses with raw emotion and cinematic depth. Her captivating voice, haunting artful tenderness, and unmistakable talent have become a vehicle for storytelling that bridges the deeply personal with global audiences. From her breakout collaboration with Labrinth on Make Me (Cry) to her most recent sonic explorations with artists like Shaboozey and Bill Callahan, Noah’s artistry is a testament to her fearless commitment to vulnerability and reinvention. This year, she has expanded her creative reach beyond music, weaving her ethereal sensibilities into the world of fashion. As a muse for avant-garde designer Arthur Avellano, Noah brought her distinctive presence to the Paris runway, embodying his vision with her striking individuality.

Max Mendel We’ve been delighted by some of your collaborations this year, including with Shaboozey and, most recently, Bill Callahan. Since the beginning of your career –starting with memorable collaborations like Make Me (Cry) with Labrinth– how has your creative process evolved when working with different artists? Does your approach shift based on your collaborator’s style or input?

Noah Cyrus It’s a blessing when you’re lucky enough to work alongside the artists who’ve inspired you to be the artist you are. I’ve been able to do that with most of my collaborations which have made some really special and memorable records.

MM What did you find most compelling or memorable about working on Porcupine Tattoo with Bill Callahan? Were there any unexpected insights or moments in that collaboration that shaped the final track?

NC I’m a longtime fan of Bill, so learning he knew my songs and loved my stories and songwriting was pretty cool, I didn’t expect that Bill Callahan of all people was a fan of mine.

MM How was the experience of working with Arthur Avellano and walking in the Fall/Winter 2025 show? What drew you to collaborate with Avellano, and how did you feel embodying his vision on the runway?

NC I’ve loved Arthur’s brand and vision since I first discovered his designs when he was just starting a few years ago. When I was at Paris Fashion Week , I attended one of his shows and we hit it off from there. I am drawn to the simplicity of the garments and uniqueness in the latex itself, it is like none other I’ve worn before, there’s a lot that goes into their process for making such high end quality with latex. His mind is brilliant and I’m honored to be a part of the campaigns, and show. In Paris for his fall/winter show that was a huge collaboration and Arthur let me really be involved in creative decisions from exclusively playing my unreleased music, to the makeup /nails and models. It was such a beautiful day everyone was so lovely to work with. Arthur truly is such a gift.

MM Are there any visual artists or art movements that inspire you creatively? How does visual art influence your music? Your music videos and performances have strong visual elements. Do you work with visual artists or designers when crafting these, and how involved are you in shaping the visual aspects of your work?

NC I’m really into artists making more dark ethereal / uncanny dreamlike worlds / visuals including nature and animals. I’ve always been drawn to those aesthetics, like dark fantasy. For me, I find it’s important to collaborate with people who are inspired by the same vibe and understand it. It’s so specific that you really want everyone to understand the end goal and vision to get it. I definitely have my ideas of what the narratives should be but it’s really finding the experts who can help you take that further. You want your visuals to match and embody the message you’re trying to convey in your lyrics, so to me visuals are an extremely important part that must be right.

MM Your music often feels very raw and vulnerable. How do you navigate balancing such personal lyrics with the public nature of your work? Is there a line you try not to cross, or are you comfortable sharing everything?

NC I don’t put limits on my songwriting or honesty. (Clearly haha) I find comfort in the pain by writing about it. I see it like a super power, you know? That I am so comfortable to be so open and honest with my listeners, and I think they hear and see that and that’s what they connect to, because my lyrics aren’t just for me but they can mean whatever the listeners relate it to. These are songs that can be inter-preted whichever way you find it connects to you…

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