Ep. 243: Stacey Dee discusses Bad Cop/Bad Cop's "Womanarchist"

Chris DeMakes A Podcast

Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

4.9 • 923 Ratings

🗓️ 3 February 2025

⏱️ 64 minutes

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In this episode, Stacey Dee of Bad Cop/Bad Cop shares the story behind their 2017 single "Womanarchist," exploring its empowering message of feminism, personal choice, and activism. Stacey discusses the historical influences behind the lyrics, including figures like Nancy Morgan Hart, and highlights the collaborative songwriting process with input from producers Fat Mike and Davey Warsop. The episode also touches on the song's unique harmonies, dynamic production, and the role of live performances in connecting with audiences, showcasing music as a powerful tool for social change and unity. Chris DeMakes A Podcast is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at http://distrokid.com/vip/demakes For bonus episode of The After Party podcast, an extensive back catalog of past After Party episodes, early ad-free releases of new episodes of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, full video versions of episodes, and MUCH more, head to the Patreon at http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:36.3	Yeah. Yeah. Play. Hey everyone. Today's guest is Stacy D.
0:45.3	Guitarist and vocalist for the San Pedro California punk rock band, Bad Cop Bad Cop.
0:50.3	Stacey and I take a deep dive into the writing, recording, and inspiration behind their
0:56.0	2017 fan favorite single, Wom Anarchist, taken from their second full-length album, Warriors.
1:03.0	I've known the Bad Cop Ladies for some time now, and it was a pleasure to catch up with
1:07.0	Stacy.
1:08.0	The track was produced by Davy Worsup and Fat Mike. When I asked Stacy how that
1:12.4	dynamic was, she said at times it was strained, because Bad Cop had been working with Davy
1:17.2	since they began. But Mike was adamant about co-producing. These checks and balances, so to speak,
1:23.0	are what ultimately made the record better. The track was written by Stacey and Davy,
1:28.1	but it was Mike's ear for harmonies that sent this one over the top.
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