Orville Peck details addiction “spiral” that led to near-fatal overdose in 2023: “A big turning point for me”
Country musician Orville Peck revealed that he attempted suicide in June 2023 while struggling with addiction and alcohol dependency, leading him to cancel his touring commitments and enter rehab treatment. He described this period as one of his darkest but framed the overdose as a critical turning point that catalysed significant personal change.
His upcoming fourth studio album 'Mule' maps this transformative year through songs documenting the progression from substance abuse through recovery and reconstruction. Rather than employing a softened approach to difficult subject matter, Peck deliberately chose unflinching candour in his songwriting, incorporating humour and directness to authentically represent his experience without minimising the gravity of his struggles.
- Country musician Orville Peck disclosed a 2023 suicide attempt triggered by substance abuse, forcing cancellation of his 'Bronco' tour
- His fourth album 'Mule', releasing September 18, chronicles the year of addiction collapse, rehab, and recovery with intentional artistic honesty
- Peck rejected softened narratives of his trauma, using directness and humour to capture authenticity