Sturgill Simpson's 'Mutiny After Midnight' Released Digitally Under Johnny Blue Skies Alias

Sturgill Simpson, operating under the alias Johnny Blue Skies, has released his new album, 'Mutiny After Midnight,' on YouTube. This digital release occurred nearly two weeks before its scheduled physical release date in mid-March. The album follows 'Passage du Desir,' which was released earlier in 2024.

The Johnny Blue Skies Persona

Simpson had previously stated an intention to limit releases under his given name, leading to the adoption of the Johnny Blue Skies persona. 'Mutiny After Midnight' was promoted under the name Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds and was initially announced as a physical-only release for March 13 through Atlantic Outpost.

Album's Objective and Featured Tracks

In a letter to fans, Simpson communicated the core objective for this album's creation.

The objective for this album was to create a dance record.

Featured tracks from the album include "Make America Fuk Again," "Excited Delirium," "Don't Let Go," and "Stay On That."