Stacey Dee (Bad Cop/Bad Cop-vocals/guitar)
1. What are your top five albums that were released in 2015? (In order 1-5)
- Radioactivity - Silent Kill
- Home Street Home - Songs from the Shit Musical
- PEARS - Go to Prison
- toyGuitar - In this Mess
- Lagwagon - Hang
2. What band did you discover in 2015 (can be a brand new band or an older band) that had an impact on your life? What made them significant?
Radioactivity
I recently discovered this band thanks to my band mate Jennie Cotterill. I was instantly inspired by every one of their songs: undeniably catchy melody and stripped down production. The band and songs give that feeling of, "if you have good songs, you can record them anywhere (even your bedroom) and they'll sound great." The buzzy and warm guitars and straight forward vocals inspire me to write. That's all I can ask for in a great band...How their songs make me feel.
3. How will you remember 2015? (In terms of music)
2015 was filled with massive highs. So many great bands put out records, including my band's first full-length. This year offered everything from the return of hugely produced pop ballads to some of the most interesting punk rock records. It feels like people were free to try new things and release honest music. 2015 to me, gave many people a lot of hope for the future.
4. What can we look forward to from you in 2016?
The band is continuing to tour both domestically as well as overseas. We plan on releasing some new music and getting out to as many places as we can.
5. What records are you looking forward to most in 2016?
Decent Criminal and NOFX
6. How relevant is the physical format record/cd/tape in 2015 and going into 2016? What do you see changing in terms of physical vs. digital discussions?
I really think having something physical is super important to people who love records. It's not just about listening to the music, but also the cover art and the liner notes. Fans want to know everything about the bands they love and having something tangible will always be a necessity. Fans, more times than not, actually buy both the physical copy as well as the downloads. Vinyl will always be collectable and revered. Bands have been releasing records on tape again, which I think is super neat...but who has a cassette player anymore? It's definitely throwback. Maybe cassettes will last longer now that people can't burn them out listening to them in their cars. CDs are a dying breed in 2016.
