Johnny Blue Skies, the performing name of the artist previously known as Sturgill Simpson, is preparing to release a new album, Mutiny After Midnight, on March 13. The album, his second studio release as Johnny Blue Skies and the first with his band The Dark Clouds, will be available on vinyl, CD, and cassette.
Return to Atlantic Records
Simpson’s previous album, A Sailor’s Guide to Earth, was released on Atlantic Records in 2016. He attributes his return to the label to “new leadership and a new vision,” and expressed excitement about collaborating with Ian Cripps, co-head of Atlantic Outpost. Simpson stated the new album was created with musicians he “deeply love[s] and respect[s],” and aims to offer “some relief from darkness in the world.”
A Dance Record
Mutiny After Midnight was recorded at Easy Eye Sound studio in Nashville, owned by Black Keys member Dan Auerbach. Simpson described the project as an effort to “make a dance record,” with material written during recording sessions. The album follows Johnny Blue Skies’ 2024 debut, Passage du Desir.
During a 2025 tour under the Johnny Blue Skies moniker, the artist reportedly experienced frustration with concert promoters who continued to advertise shows using his former name, Sturgill Simpson. No new tour dates have been announced in connection with the upcoming album release.
Mutiny After Midnight Track List
- Make America Fuk Again
- Excited Delirium
- Don’t Let Go
- Stay on That
- Viridescent
- Situation
- Venus
- Everyone Is Welcome
- Ain’t That a Bitch
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Mutiny After Midnight be released?
The album is scheduled for release on March 13.
Who is Johnny Blue Skies?
Johnny Blue Skies is the current performing name of the artist formerly known as Sturgill Simpson.
Where was the album recorded?
The album was recorded at Easy Eye Sound studio in Nashville.
Will Johnny Blue Skies be touring to support the new album? tour dates will be announced, though none have been made public at this time.
