A Nuclear Winter is Texas songwriter-producer Salim Nourallah's first full-length release since 2018's double LP, Somewhere South of Sane. Overall, it's Nourallah's 8th studio album. This album is the result of a collaboration between Nourallah and British guitarist/songwriter/producer Marty Willson-Piper. Willson-Piper spent over 30 years in the Australian band The Church and continues to perform, produce, and prolifically record since parting ways with the band. Nourallah has spent many years releasing his own solo records, participating in side projects like the Travoltas and the Disappearing Act, and producing a vast array of other artists. The Old 97's, the Damnwells, and Rhett Miller sit atop the list of Nourallah's production credits.