Orville Peck Drops New Single and Video Detailing His Struggles

Orville Peck has unveiled his new single, "Already Gone," an introspective track detailing his personal journey through addiction and recovery. The song serves as a poignant reflection of his mindset upon entering a rehabilitation facility.

The accompanying music video, directed by Austin Peters, offers a stark visual narrative of Peck's time in rehab. It features scenes of group sessions, therapy, and a tearful departure, with recurring appearances from Noah Cyrus, Allison Russel, and Cathy Cooper as figments of his consciousness.

This single is a central piece of his forthcoming album, "Mule," set for release on September 18. The LP promises a chronological account of the most difficult year of Peck's life, encompassing a breakup, his struggles with addiction, his time in rehab, and his process of achieving sobriety.

"Mule" delves into the personal masks individuals use for coping, exploring Peck's confrontation with both public and private aspects of his identity. The album's narrative is deeply personal, stemming from a period where Peck experienced severe addiction and a critical turning point in his life.

Peck's "Man Turned Mule Tour" is scheduled to commence in San Francisco on September 12 and continue through November. A portion of the proceeds from North American ticket sales will be donated to the Trevor Project, supporting their crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth.