Zane Phillips, sweaty and shirtless, is ready to work out in the new teaser for Orville Peck‘s Appaloosa EP. Country music’s most enigmatic and sultry queer star, Peck, is turning up the heat as the two share undeniable chemistry. It’s not just Peck serenading us with his velvet voice—he’s got a whole new kind of connection going on with Phillips, who’s giving us that steamy country boy vibe. (And we’re not talking about lifting weights here, people.)
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A Flirtation That’s All About Chemistry: Peck’s Magnetic Appeal
In the teaser video, Peck’s smooth drawl asks Phillips, “So you like to work out?” To which Phillips responds in a way that only heightens the tension, “Yeah.” The flirtation builds from there, with Peck charmingly probing, “You work out a lot, huh?” Phillips casually admits, “I don’t know, like, most days.” Classic country boy energy right there.
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@orvillepeck Nothing comes between me and my Appaloosa. Appaloosa is out now ✨
Then, Peck throws in the perfect follow-up: “Nice. Do you listen to music when you work out?” Phillips nods. “What kind of music do you listen to?” asks Peck, as if he’s about to pull an ’80s workout video, and Phillips—seemingly unaware of the deep subtext at play—replies, “Country.”
Peck’s response is simply, “Nice,” before the teaser wraps with the track “Drift Away,” the second offering from Appaloosa. The scene leaves us with a smoldering sense of longing, an electric exchange that perfectly encapsulates the bold and beautiful allure of queer love in the country world.
Breaking Country Boundaries, One Flirtation at a Time
The clip ends with a caption from Peck’s Instagram reel: “Nothing comes between me and my Appaloosa.” Yes, Orville—nothing comes between you and that.
But why is this teasing exchange so significant? First off, Peck’s blending of queer sensibilities with traditional country music isn’t just refreshing—it’s revolutionary. With its penchant for hard masculinity and subtle, yet undeniable sensuality, this video is a perfect representation of how the lines between the two can be playfully, joyously blurred.
Peck has already proven his ability to elevate the genre with his signature masked persona and dreamy ballads about love and loss. But now, with Appaloosa, he’s taking his artistry further, pushing boundaries and injecting sensuality where it’s often been either avoided or misunderstood in country music circles. Add Phillips, who’s practically dripping with charisma (and sweat, apparently), and you’ve got the perfect blend of fantasy and fun.
The Wait Is Over: Appaloosa Is Here
The full EP is now available on all streaming platforms, and this new visual certainly amps up the excitement for what’s to come. Peck has created an atmosphere where love, attraction, and sweat-soaked flirtation aren’t confined to heteronormative spaces—they can exist wherever we want them to. And frankly, we’re here for it.
So, if you’re looking for a fresh spin on country, love, and the unspoken power of a lingering look, it’s time to give Appaloosa a listen—and don’t forget to get yourself an ice-cold drink after that steamy teaser. You’ll need it.
Nothing’s hotter than queer country, especially when it’s this hot. Orville Peck continues to break barriers, one sweaty flirtation at a time. What do you think of the sizzling chemistry between Orville Peck and Zane Phillips? Do you think Appaloosa is the kind of queer country music we’ve been waiting for? Are you excited to see where this chemistry takes Peck’s music? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!