Deer Tick "Emotional Contracts" 2026-06-05 Zao released their first album

Zao released their first album

LIVING PROOF is the band's Epitaph Records debut and follow up to their 2020 breakout release

" "So Sick

Produced by Mike Clink

LP2 includes all the A and B-sides of their singles from the period and LP3 contains 11 previously unreleased outtakes

Deer Tick "Emotional Contracts" 2026-06-05 Zao released their first albumDeer Ticks first new album since 2017, Emotional Contracts, is their most collaborative to date and sees them operating at peak songwriting power. Produced by Dave Fridmann, the 10 song set features guest artists Steve Berlin (Los Lobos), Courtney Marie Andrews, Vanessa Carlton, Kam Franklin, Angela Miller and Sheree Smith. Deer Ticks ATO Records debut adds an even greater vitality to their feverish collection of timeless rock n roll.