# NYC’s GRAMERCY ARMS Releases ‘Tricky Love Stuff’, 2nd Single From Star-Studded ‘Deleted Scene’ LP - Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/nycs-gramercy-arms-releases-tricky-love-stuff-2nd-single-from-star-studded-deleted-scene-lp/ - Published: 2023-01-25T15:40:28-06:00 - Author: Eugene Tierney ### **NYCs Gramercy Arms releases ‘Tricky Love Stuff’, second single from star-studded ‘Deleted Scene’ LP ** _“Gentle and perfectly arranged, it is both calming and genuine, straightforward and talented, giving space and voice everywhere that the song and its story requires. A hidden Americana-indiepop gem, Gramercy Arms show that music truly is a journey”_ ~ **[The Spill Magazine](https://spillmagazine.com/spill-music-premiere-gramercy-arms-yesterdays-girl-ft-lloyd-cole/)** _“A slice of mature, soulful pop, gentle and refined, a swirl of gorgeous boy-girl harmonies, laced with elegant guitar lines and the perfect balance between a slightly nostalgic then and a now calling out for such astute, chart-friendly pop. A future classic”_ ~ **[Big Takeover Magazine](http://bigtakeover.com/recordings/GramercyArmsYesterdaysGirlMagicDoorRecordings)** _“Melancholic yet radiant, emotively shadowed but joyfully rousing, Yesterday’s Girl swiftly and keenly had the body swinging and pleasure bubbling, its melodic jangle and rhythmic kneading just as magnetic” _~ **[Ringmaster Review](https://ringmasterreviewintroduces.wordpress.com/2022/12/31/tis-the-season-to-be-shameless/?fbclid=IwAR3iuAToUIsWNpplUgvoqaqaIXDW1bHlfwQiX9xS5yLrJeCBKUKoGk4FHgI)** ![Gramercy Arms Group Photo](https://i0.wp.com/redirect.haulix.com/xyCkoTQmyYcIDEwJVPo_GSqzC9wRPFS8uX- 8HCmehJE%3D/PromoAccessory_410536.jpg?resize=392%2C261&ssl=1) **Photo by Max Skaff and Debora Francis** NYC indie pop-rock outfit** **[**Gramercy Arms**](https://www.facebook.com/gramercyarmsmusic) presents** **[**‘Tricky Love Stuff’**](https://youtu.be/hl0iD_dY-Pw), the second taste of their third album[ **‘Deleted Scenes’**](https://gramercyarms1.bandcamp.com/album/deleted-scenes), which will be released via New Jersey-based [**Magic Door Record Label** ](https://magicdoor.bandcamp.com/) on March 3. This song features contributions by the amazingly talented **Claudia Chopek** on violin, **[Peter Hess](https://peterhess1.bandcamp.com/album/falling) (The World/ Inferno Friendship Society, Anti-Social Music) **on saxophone and backing vocals by **Reneé Lo Bue (**[**Elk City**](https://elkcity.bandcamp.com/album/above-the-water)**, [Flowers of America](https://flowersofamerica.bandcamp.com/)),** **[Jessie Kilguss](https://jessiekilguss.bandcamp.com/music)** and** Gary Burton (**[**Dovedale**](https://dovedale.bandcamp.com/)**)**. This star- studded album also involves members of **Guided by Voices, Phillip Glass Ensemble, Nada Surf, Luna, Aeon Station, The Little River Band, Elk City, Lloyd Cole and the Negatives, The Dambuilders **and** Joan As Police Woman**. Gramercy Arms is a revolving collective, masterminded by **Dave Derby ([The Dambuilders](https://www.facebook.com/TheDambuilders/), Lloyd Cole)**. Inspired by the artistic heyday of ‘70s and ‘80s-era New York City, they make addictive indie pop – exquisite hook-laden melodies filled with lyrics that will have you floating back in time, remembering your favorite mistake. "Tricky Love Stuff" by Gramercy Arms [⌊"Tricky Love Stuff" by Gramercy Arms⌉⌊"Tricky Love Stuff" by Gramercy Arms⌉ Watch this video on YouTube “‘Tricky Love Stuff’ is a happy-sad pop song about teenage high school romance mixed in with adolescent awkwardness and I guess is actually fairly autobiographical,” says **Dave Derby**. ![](https://i0.wp.com/redirect.haulix.com/nEzT-oElKd4k7SwLOBV_FL2VtHqTf8tFsdTB3wTgwvk% 3D/PromoAccessory_280257.jpg?resize=406%2C271&ssl=1) **Photo by Max Skaff and Debora Francis** Earlier, Gramercy Arms released **[‘Yesterday’s Girl’](https://www.nyrdcast.com/2022/12/nyc-collective-gramercy-arms-present-yesterdays-girl-ft-lloyd-cole/)**, penned by Derby and music legend [**Lloyd Cole**](https://www.lloydcole.com/)** **( with video by acclaimed visual artist **[Debora Francis](https://www.deborafrancis.com/)**) for [**Darlene Love**](https://open.spotify.com/album/18FhI1MFgKTUdS1YH6AkVF). Artfully reimagined as a duet with Derby and Renée Lo Bue, they also released an [**acoustic version**](https://youtu.be/Jcuczojfff8) of this song, performed live at the [**Magic Door Recording** **Studio**](https://www.magicdoorrecording.com/)**** in Montclair, NJ. Produced, recorded and mixed by **Ray Ketchem (Guided By Voices, Luna, Elk City)** at [**Magic Door Recording**](https://www.magicdoorrecording.com/), this album was mastered by award-winning engineer [**Greg Calbi**](https://sterling-sound.com/grammy/greg-calbi/)**( John Lennon, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, Talking Heads, Patti Smith, Tom Petty, Todd Rundgren)**. Lyrically driven and rich on vocal-harmony, interspersed with elements of 60s sunshine pop and folk-rock, ‘Deleted Scene’ follows previous albums** **[**‘The Seasons of Love’** ](https://gramercyarmsdavederby.bandcamp.com/album/the-seasons-of-love)( 2012) and **[‘Gramercy Arms’](https://gramercyarmsdavederby.bandcamp.com/album/gramercy-arms)**( 2008). As of January 25, ‘Tricky Love Stuff’ is available across online platforms, including [**Apple Music**](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gramercy-arms/285203772)**,**** [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/4gofSEYW9jDmstAkNZhI5O)** and other** ** [**online stores**](http://bit.ly/3kIy8Ds),** **as well as [**Bandcamp**,](https://gramercyarmsdavederby.bandcamp.com/) where the album can also be pre-ordered. ![](https://i0.wp.com/redirect.haulix.com/qxDhTKWN4RXpMZGBUGFinEYY6tROCd4Hb9LQ9supIhA% 3D/PromoAccessory_308762.jpg?w=1290&ssl=1) **CREDITS** Music and Lyrics by Dave DerbyProduced, Recorded & Mixed by Ray Ketchem at Magic Door RecordingAdditional Recording by Lloyd ColeMastered by Greg Calbi at Sterling SoundPublishing Passive-Aggressive BMI / Warner-ChappellDave Derby – vocals, guitar, bass guitarClaudia Chopek – violinPeter Hess – saxophone and backing vocalsGary Burton – backing vocalsRenée Lo Bue – backing vocalsJessie Kilguss – backing vocalsArtist photos by **[Max Skaff](https://www.maxskaff.com/) **and**  [Debora Francis](https://www.deborafrancis.com/)**Cover artwork by Debora Francis and Ray Ketchem‘Tricky Love Stuff’ video by Qian Wenyu‘Yesterday’s Girl’ video by Debora Francis **LIVE SHOWS** Feb. 22   BOSTON – Midway Cafe (album release show)Feb. 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