Sturgill Simpson Released The New Johnny Blue Skies Album Early On YouTube

Skip to ContentNew MusicJohnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds Surprise-Release New Album Mutiny After MidnightBy Chris DeVille8:51 PM EST on March 1, 2026Share on FacebookShare on RedditShare on EmailShare on BlueskyThis Sturgill Simpson fella is full of surprises. First, he subverted his vow to only release five Sturgill Simpson albums by rebranding himself as Johnny Blue Skies for 2024's brilliant Passage du Desir. This month's follow-up Mutiny After Midnight — promoted under the name Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds — was promoted as a physical-only release. But now the thing's out a week and a half early, on YouTube.In his letter to fans teasing the new album, Simpson said he and his bandmates aimed to make a dance record, and the first few minutes of Mutiny After Midnight bear that out. The Dark Clouds are cooking here in a way they barely touched on the melancholic roots-rock of Passage du Desir. This one begins with the funky "Make America Fuk Again," then blasts off into the revved-up rock'n' roll of "Excited Delirium" and the swinging, midtempo, Seger-esque "Don't Let Go." Things get extra funky again on "Stay On That." That's as far as I've made it so far, but I'm excited to see where else the journey takes us. Dive into Mutiny After Midnight below.Mutiny After Midnight is out physically 3/13 via Atlantic Outpost. Pre-order it here.Share on FacebookShare on RedditShare on EmailShare on BlueskyChris DeVille@chrisdevilleRead More:Johnny Blue Skies,Sturgill SimpsonGET THE STEREOGUM DIGESTThe week's most important music stories and least important music memes.EmailSign upMore from New MusicExplore New MusicNew MusicSocial Distortion Announce First New Album In 15 Years Born To Kill: Hear The Title TrackFebruary 28, 2026New MusicJuliana Hatfield Made An Album With Her ContractorFebruary 28, 2026New MusicNØ MAN – “Moan”February 27, 2026New MusicBlack Beach Announce New Album Mail Thief: Hear Two SongsFebruary 27, 2026New MusicPinkPantheress – “Illegal (Four Tet Remix)”February 27, 2026New MusicHigh. – “George” (Feat. sweet93)February 27, 2026