Miley Cyrus is this Generation’s Stevie Nicks, and That’s On Feminism

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Hello, my feminist friends!

It’s been a while. Today, I wanted to show you a little something I wrote for another publication that ended up getting scratched. Miley & Stevie are dear to my heart, and I wanted this piece to be read. I hope you enjoy it!

Edit: So, as I said, I wrote this a while ago when Miley’s song Midnight Sky first dropped. I drew the parallel between Miley and Stevie, because Miley’s new sound resembles Stevie’s immensely. I was right. Last night, Stevie and Miley released a Midnight Sky Remix . You’ve gotta check it out!

Ex-Disney icon, Miley Cyrus, has hit her stride with 80s’ inspired alt-rock/pop single, Midnight Sky .

Coming off of her last bop, Slide Away , that analyzed her very public romantic life, Cyrus is showing that no one has control over her in her latest single. Midnight Sky highlights Cyrus stepping into her own power, that she belongs to no one, and even that she is confident in her sexuality. While listening to Midnight Sky , something about it sounds eerily familiar, somehow channeling 80s’ rock and witchcraft, while sending the message of feminism and owning your power. Could it be inspired by the queen herself, Stevie Nicks?

Cyrus is coming off of a heartbreak single, breaking into a new level of confidence. Midnight Sky is about Cyrus finding her freedom from relationships and the celebrity lifestyle. Cyrus is entering her final form, finally free to be herself. According to Rolling Stone , Midnight Sky is Stand Away 2.0 , comparing Cyrus to Nicks at the height of her 80s’ rock fame. Even the small details, like the way Cyrus sings “ooh” sounds similar to Nicks’ style. It is also no secret that Cyrus looks up to Nicks, and the two have met on several occasions.

However, while Cyrus is channeling Nicks, she also is making a name for herself in the rock genre. Cyrus slid away from her Hannah Montana roots long ago, but she still is constantly reinventing herself as an artist. This also encapsulates the nature of Nicks, as Nicks broke away from the standard of rock-n-roll to be her genuine self, which is what attracts many to her still to this day. Likewise, Cyrus has done the same, each era of her music she is new, fresh, and comes more into her own. Cyrus is known for covering various rock anthems, and she is not scared to delve into her natural rock-n-roll roots. Finally, it seems the 27-year-old has hit her stride, finding the power of the witchy women before her.

In Midnight Sky, Cyrus states that she does not belong to anyone, male or female, and taps in to what makes her powerful. Thus, Cyrus pulls in a following of people who aspire to find their own power. Much like Nicks, Cyrus holds a safe space for fans to be themselves. Cyrus has always been open about her sexuality, gender, and passion for equality and change. The singer started The Happy Hippie Foundation to help homeless, at risk, LGBT youth and has released ballads like Mother’s Daughter highlighting her feminist agenda. All this to say, Cyrus uses her voice to stand up for injustice, her music included.

Nicks became a feminist icon in her own right, as she fronted a band that had already been formed way before her time. The witchy woman expressed her power in her music, even her intense break ups, and created a world that people still aspire to be a part of. While the style of Midnight Sky echoes that of Nick’s, it is imperative to also note the similarities in these two women’s influence. Cyrus is the millennial generations Stevie Nicks, because she influences this generation much in the same way Nick’s influenced hers.

Feminism is the movement of inclusion of all genders with the goal of creating equality. This new wave of feminism is inherently millennial, as this generation is at the forefront of the movement. Cyrus, as part of the millennial generation herself, uses her music to help create the change that is desperately still needed. Nicks, in contrast, has never fully proclaimed herself a devot feminist. However, Nicks helped to further the movement by making a name for herself in the male dominated rock-n-roll genre. Through Midnight Sky , Cyrus is doing the same. Even down to style, Cyrus rocks a mullet similar to her father’s iconic one from back in the day. Midnight Sky breaks down gender roles through style, and sexuality through lyrics as Cyrus changes the gender from “her” to “him” in the chorus.

Cyrus co-wrote Midnight Sky with Ryan Tedder, Andrew Watt, and Louis Bell; however, the singer-songwriter is now a director! Cyrus self-directed the Midnight Sky music video in her own vision, making even more a statement about owning who she is. Cyrus is not afraid to take up space, finally becoming the self she was meant to be. Cyrus channeled 80s’ rock style through eye catching makeup, glitter, and bright colors. There is a ball pit involved, with Cyrus laying naked inside it, serving major Wrecking Ball vibes. This is important to note, because when Wrecking Ball was released, Cyrus was trying to remove herself from the media’s narrative, much like she is doing with Midnight Sky.

By being her most authentic self, Cyrus embodies the essence of what made Nicks a true feminist (and witchy) icon. Fans have picked apart Cyrus and her dating life, after ending her 10-year-long relationship and jumping into various new ones. Cyrus often gets negatively labeled for being a sexual person and being open about it. Midnight Sky allows Cyrus to change and create her own narrative. This reclaiming of power is what feminism is all about; Cyrus challenges the idea that only men can be sexual or have multiple partners, while also saying it’s okay to be gay. How about that for a feminist, Stevie Nicks inspired anthem?

🖤 @StevieNicks has always been my idol & an inspiration. It’s an honor to now call her my friend and collaborator. Edge Of Midnight (Midnight Sky Remix) out everywhere! https://t.co/jU7z36Af3M pic.twitter.com/SRbKJjlqk9 — Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) November 6, 2020

Until next time,

Katiee xx

PS follow me on social media if you vibe with that kinda thing. You can catch me on Twitter & Instagram , for all the witchy, music, & gaming tingz. Sending you all my luv.

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