Deer Tick Releases Infectious ‘Once In A Lifetime’ Single
Watch the official lyric video for the second single off the band’s pending LP, Emotional Contracts.
By Nate Todd May 16, 2023 • 4:04 pm PDT

Photo by CJ Harvey
Deer Tick shared a new single, “Once In A Lifetime.” The song is set for the Providence, Rhode Island rockers’ forthcoming album, Emotional Contracts, due out June 16 via ATO Records.
Deer Tick announced their ATO debut in April, the band’s first studio album since 2017 two-volume, self-titled effort. Along with LP announce, the band shared previews “Forgiving Ties” and closing track “The Real Thing.” The band also confirmed a slate of 2023 tour dates (see below) including time supporting Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit.
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The latest from the band — guitarist/vocalist John McCauley, guitarist/vocalist Ian O’Neil, bassist Christopher Ryan and drummer Dennis Ryan — is “Once In A Lifetime,” which is about “seizing the moment,” the song’s lead vocalist John McCauley said. “You are going to die. Time is running out. Do something!”
“Once In A Life Time” also features backing vocals from Courtney Marie Andrews, Vanessa Carlton, Angela Miller (Black Pumas), Sheree Smith and Kam Franklin. Watch the official lyric video for “Once In A Lifetime” below:
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