Country’s masked trailblazer Orville Peck gallops into a new era with his cinematic single “Drift Away” and announces his upcoming Appaloosa EP, arriving November 14 on Warner Records. Blending sky-scraping vocals, lonesome guitar, and a sense of desert romance, “Drift Away” captures the spirit of restless youth, healing, and release. “It’s not about gettin’ out, it’s about lettin’ go,” Peck sings — a line that feels like the thesis of this next chapter.
The single’s arrival sets the tone for what promises to be a monumental season. On November 14–16, Peck will host his 7th Annual Rodeo in Pioneertown, California, at the legendary Pappy & Harriet’s. The three-day festival will feature performances from Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Joy Oladokun, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Allison Russell, and more, with Peck headlining each night — including a special Saturday set on November 15. Fans can expect drag brunches, late-night afterparties, and plenty of cowboy magic under desert skies.
Beyond the stage, Peck’s star power continues to cross boundaries. He recently wrapped filming for the 2026 Street Fighter movie, where he portrays the enigmatic Vega, and this summer marked his Broadway debut as the Emcee in Cabaret. Critics raved: VOGUE praised his “command of the line between desire and menace,” NPR called his performance “beautiful and full of longing,” and PLAYBILL hailed his persona as “powerful and unforgettable.”
“Drift Away” marks a return to solo songwriting for Peck, following collaborations with Noah Cyrus on “Love Is a Canyon” and Kesha on “Tennessee,” featuring Hudson Mohawke and Tayla Parx. Those songs join the legacy of his duets project Stampede, which paired him with icons like Kylie Minogue, Beck, Diplo, and Willie Nelson for a reimagined “Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other.” Ever the shapeshifter, Peck’s blend of outlaw country, indie rock, and queer Americana keeps redefining what modern country can sound like.
Saddle up — Appaloosa arrives November 14, promising to expand Peck’s mythos with songs that drift, ache, and burn with cinematic fire.
Track Listing – Appaloosa EP
- Dreaded Sundown
- Drift Away
- Atchafalaya (ft. Noah Cyrus)
- Maybe This Time
- Oh My Days
- My Side Of The Mountain
- It’s The End Of The World
Tour Dates
Nov 14 – Pioneertown, CA @ Orville Peck’s 7th Annual Rodeo [covers set]
Nov 15 – Pioneertown, CA @ Orville Peck’s 7th Annual Rodeo [headlining set]
Nov 16 – Pioneertown, CA @ Orville Peck’s 7th Annual Rodeo [acoustic set]