Orville Peck's New EP 'Appaloosa' Promises a Nostalgic Reflection on Small-Town Life, Following the Release of Reflective Single "Drift Away"
Country artist Orville Peck has unveiled his forthcoming EP, 'Appaloosa', set to drop on November 14 via Warner Records. The release marks another chapter in Peck's storytelling journey, as evident from his latest single, "Drift Away", a poignant reflection on small-town life post-pandemic.
In "Drift Away," Orville croons about the struggles of youth in rural America, where kids are left to fend for themselves without much to do. The lyrics convey a sense of resignation and detachment: "Watch the kids ridin' shotgun roads / In '21 all the movies closed / High and dry they got nowhere else to go." The song's chorus, "It's not about gettin' out / It's about lettin' go, don't ya know? / Drift away with me / Drift away with me," captures the essence of this melancholic nostalgia.
The 'Appaloosa' EP promises seven tracks, including a collaboration with Noah Cyrus titled "Atchafalaya." Fans of Peck's previous work will be delighted to hear that he has teamed up with the singer-songwriter on another track. The pair have previously worked together on "Love Is a Canyon" and last year's "How Far Will We Take It?"
Next month, Orville Peck will host his 7th Annual Rodeo in Pioneertown, California, featuring performances from Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Joy Oladokun, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Allison Russell, and more. The event marks a unique experience, with Peck playing different sets each day, including a headlining performance on Saturday, November 15.
With his last album 'Stampede' released last summer, followed by EP 'Stampede Vol. 1', Orville Peck has been steadily releasing music that showcases his storytelling prowess and genre-bending sound. His recent collaborations, including "Tennessee" with Kesha, have further solidified his reputation as a talented country artist.
In other news, Peck recently completed filming on the 2026 film 'Street Fighter,' where he will play the role of masked assassin Vega. With this latest project, Peck continues to prove himself as an actor and musician who is pushing boundaries in both fields.
The tracklist for 'Appaloosa' has been revealed, featuring "Dreaded Sundown," the lead single, followed by "Drift Away," "Atchafalaya" (ft. Noah Cyrus), "Maybe This Time," "Oh My Days," "My Side of the Mountain," and "It's the End of the World." Fans can look forward to a collection of thought-provoking songs that capture the essence of small-town life in America today.
Country artist Orville Peck has unveiled his forthcoming EP, 'Appaloosa', set to drop on November 14 via Warner Records. The release marks another chapter in Peck's storytelling journey, as evident from his latest single, "Drift Away", a poignant reflection on small-town life post-pandemic.
In "Drift Away," Orville croons about the struggles of youth in rural America, where kids are left to fend for themselves without much to do. The lyrics convey a sense of resignation and detachment: "Watch the kids ridin' shotgun roads / In '21 all the movies closed / High and dry they got nowhere else to go." The song's chorus, "It's not about gettin' out / It's about lettin' go, don't ya know? / Drift away with me / Drift away with me," captures the essence of this melancholic nostalgia.
The 'Appaloosa' EP promises seven tracks, including a collaboration with Noah Cyrus titled "Atchafalaya." Fans of Peck's previous work will be delighted to hear that he has teamed up with the singer-songwriter on another track. The pair have previously worked together on "Love Is a Canyon" and last year's "How Far Will We Take It?"
Next month, Orville Peck will host his 7th Annual Rodeo in Pioneertown, California, featuring performances from Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Joy Oladokun, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Allison Russell, and more. The event marks a unique experience, with Peck playing different sets each day, including a headlining performance on Saturday, November 15.
With his last album 'Stampede' released last summer, followed by EP 'Stampede Vol. 1', Orville Peck has been steadily releasing music that showcases his storytelling prowess and genre-bending sound. His recent collaborations, including "Tennessee" with Kesha, have further solidified his reputation as a talented country artist.
In other news, Peck recently completed filming on the 2026 film 'Street Fighter,' where he will play the role of masked assassin Vega. With this latest project, Peck continues to prove himself as an actor and musician who is pushing boundaries in both fields.
The tracklist for 'Appaloosa' has been revealed, featuring "Dreaded Sundown," the lead single, followed by "Drift Away," "Atchafalaya" (ft. Noah Cyrus), "Maybe This Time," "Oh My Days," "My Side of the Mountain," and "It's the End of the World." Fans can look forward to a collection of thought-provoking songs that capture the essence of small-town life in America today.
- those lyrics in "Drift Away" sound so hauntingly familiar 
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. I mean, who hasn't experienced the feeling of being stuck in a small town with no escape? It's like the song "Drift Away" is saying, we're all just drifting through life, trying to find our place in this crazy world. And I gotta ask, what does that say about our society when kids are left to fend for themselves without much to do? 
Is it a commentary on how we're failing our youth or just a nostalgic reflection of the past? Either way, I'm hyped for this EP and can't wait to see how Orville Peck weaves his storytelling magic into these seven tracks. One thing's for sure, it's gonna be an interesting conversation starter when 'Appaloosa' drops 
and I'm totally fascinated by how cute they are! You know what's weird about them? They have these teeny tiny hooves that look like they're made for running, but I bet they can't even run as fast as my dog! My dog is so fast, he's like a little grey bullet 
. Anyway, back to Orville Peck... his music always gives me this cozy feeling like I'm sitting by the campfire listening to stories from the great outdoors 
. There's something so nostalgic and relatable about his stories, especially with this new EP 'Appaloosa' coming out next month. It's like he's tapping into the souls of people who grew up in small towns, you know? The way he weaves together tales of love, loss, and longing is just beautiful 
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. Can't wait to dive into it and explore all these new stories he's got to share 
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. The way he sings about the struggles of youth in rural America is just heartbreaking 
. I'm also loving that he's collaborating with Noah Cyrus on one of the tracks 
. I've been following his journey and I'm so impressed by how talented he is, both as a musician and actor 
. His 7th Annual Rodeo event sounds like so much fun too! 
Can't wait to see him perform live and experience all the different sets he'll be playing 
. The fact that he's collaborating with Noah Cyrus again on "Atchafalaya" is a great bonus for fans! 
And have you seen the lineup for his Rodeo event in Pioneertown? It looks like an amazing line-up, can't wait to check out Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats live 
. And the collab with Noah Cyrus on "Atchafalaya" is giving me LIFE 
! Orville's been killing the game with his genre-bending sound and I'm low-key excited to see what this new EP has in store for us 
! Anyone else hyped for November 14? 
can't wait to hear 'Appaloosa' in its entirety and see Orville Peck kill it at his Rodeo event next month 
anyway love this single "Drift Away" it kinda got me thinking about my own hometown and how I used to feel stuck there 
can't wait to listen to the whole EP! gonna have to check out Noah Cyrus' collab too 
i'm also super excited for the movie he's doing next, I've never seen Street Fighter before but Vega seems like such a cool character 
anyone else a fan of Orville Peck?
it sounds like he's tapping into this whole rural america thing and i'm here for it 
also can we talk about how cool is it that he's collaborating with noah cyrus again? 
peck's storytelling skills are insane btw, i mean have you heard his last album 'stampede'? it's like he's weaving these intricate tales of love and heartache 
. can't wait to hear more from him on appaloosa! has anyone listened to his collaborations with other artists like noah cyrus yet? 
. The fact that he's collaborating with Noah Cyrus on "Atchafalaya" is a bonus, their harmonies are always magic 
! And can't wait to see him slay the stage at his 7th Annual Rodeo in Pioneertown - it's gonna be an epic experience