Sturgill Simpson's new physical-only Johnny Blue Skies LP to stream with bonus tracks "at some point"

"We made this record with a sense of immediacy and in the moment expression with the pure intention of simply having fun and making people forget about everything else, even if for only 44 minutes. Thank you to everyone that "gets it" and to all the writers for the kind words and love."

"We had originally planned a physical only release for at least the first 4-6 weeks to support and show solidarity with independent record shops and to promote an increasingly bygone physical and tangible connection between music and music fans... the almost mystical bond and stems from holding a new piece of artistic expression in your hands while hearing it for the first time."

"Personally, I'm just here for the chaos. Plus I've always really wanted to leak my own record... I can assure you, if nothing else, there are meetings taking place right now throughout the music industry amongst those who pray to formula currently discussing and analyzing the fact that without interviews, tv performances, singles, music videos, or an ounce of "marketing" outside a steady steam of stupid ass memes, we have already had what those that follow charts"

Sturgill Simpson's new album under the Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds moniker, Mutiny After Midnight, launched on March 13 as a physical-only release to support independent record shops and foster tangible connections between artists and fans. Simpson initially planned a 4-6 week physical exclusivity window but released the album on YouTube a week early, which was subsequently removed. He announced the album will likely stream eventually with bonus tracks included. Simpson embraced the unconventional rollout, noting he intentionally leaked his own record and appreciates the resulting chaos. The release succeeded without traditional promotional methods like interviews, TV performances, singles, or music videos.

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