Bad Cop/Bad Cop is an American pop punk band hailing from Southern California, currently associated with the label Fat Wreck Chords oai_citation:1,Bad Cop/Bad Cop – Wikipedia. The band was formed in January 2011 by bassist Jen Carlson, alongside her longtime colleague Stacey Dee (vocals/guitar), Myra Gallarza (drums), and Jennie Cotterill (vocals/guitar). The name of the band is a play on the idiom “Good Cop, Bad Cop.” Initially, they began touring locally and gradually expanded their reach to the East Coast of the United States. They released their first demo “Get Rad” in 2012, followed by a self-titled 7”. After these recordings, Jen Carlson left the band but introduced Linh Le as her successor.

Their recording journey began independently with EPs, until 2013 when they were signed to Fat Wreck Chords by Fat Mike after he saw them perform at the Lilith Bear Womyn’s Festival in San Francisco. Their debut album “Not Sorry” was released in June 2015. The band faced a setback during Fat Wreck’s 25th Anniversary Tour due to Stacey Dee’s drug addiction issues, but they bounced back and recorded their second album “Warriors” in June 2017. They released their third full-length album “The Ride” via Fat Wreck Chords in June 2020. As of October 2022, Alex Windsor has been filling in for Jennie Cotterill, who is no longer with the band oai_citation:2,Bad Cop/Bad Cop – Wikipedia.

Their music is known for its anger, particularly reflected in their 2017 album “Warriors,” which was recorded post the 2016 presidential election. Their subsequent album “The Ride” showcases what emerges from the other side of that anger. The Los Angeles quartet emphasizes big melodies and three-part harmonies, which were notably present in their 2014 debut EP “Boss Lady” oai_citation:3,Bio — Bad Cop / Bad Copoai_citation:4,‎Bad Cop/Bad Cop on Apple Musicoai_citation:5,Bad Cop/Bad Cop Biography, Songs, & Albums | AllMusic.

Discography:

• Studio Albums:
• Not Sorry (2015)
• Warriors (2017)
• The Ride (2020)
• EPs:
• Get Rad (2012)
• Bad Cop/Bad Cop (2013)
• Boss Lady (2014)
• Don (2016)
• Compilation Appearances:
• Fat Music Vol. 8 – Going Nowhere Fat (2015 – Fat Wreck Chords) oai_citation:6,Bad Cop/Bad Cop – Wikipedia.

The band’s musical journey exhibits a blend of personal experiences and political commentary, encapsulated in a punk rock vibe with catchy melodies and harmonies.