Recorded in Nashville and released in early 2026 on High Top Mountain Records, Mutiny After Midnight marks a bold new chapter for Sturgill Simpson, here operating under the expanded moniker Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds. The album arrived as a physical-only release, a statement of intent from an artist who has never been afraid to do things on his own terms. Already celebrated as one of the standout records of 2026, it blends funk rock and country rock into something wholly its own.
Wild, raunchy, political, and brilliantly crafted, Mutiny After Midnight charges through its runtime with relentless energy and swagger, yet finds its most powerful moments in unexpected tenderness. The band — featuring guitar work, pedal steel, saxophone, and a rhythm section that locks in with ferocious groove — creates a sound that sits somewhere between righteous fury and soulful longing. It is the kind of album that reminds you why rock and country were never meant to be kept apart.
- Limited Edition, Indie Exclusive
- Format: Vinyl
- Color Vinyl
- Label: High Top Mountain Records
- Genre: Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 03/13/2026
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TRACKS
A1. Make America Fuk Again
A2. Excited Delirium
A3. Don't Let Go
A4. Stay On That
A5. Viridescent
B1. Situation
B2. Venus
B3. Everyone Is Welcome
B4. Ain't That A Bitch
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