Bad Cop Bad Cop are back with a bold new track ‘I4NI’ – the latest off their eagerly awaited forthcoming LP, ‘Lighten Up,’ due September 19th, 2025 via Fat Wreck Chords / Hopeless Records. With their classic riot‑girl punch and infectious melodies, the band is hitting fans with an important message about forging ahead in life – even when it feels hard. The band has also announced a slew of new tour dates including a major EU headline run and a Fall US record release headline tour. Meanwhile, The Fat Wreck Chords x Hopeless Records merger signals an unprecedented collaboration between two genre-defining institutions that have shaped the punk and alternative scenes for decades. Together, they aim to champion a new wave of boundary-pushing artists while staying true to their DIY roots.
Linh Le of Bad Cop Bad Cop shares of the track: “The message behind this song is Don’t Fight Back, Fight Forward. I understand why it is so easy to seek vengeance when we have been wronged, but, to me, I think we as a society need to re-evaluate what would actually be a more proactive approach to overcoming adversity. I feel very strongly that the idea of revenge only fulfills surface level instant gratification but in the long run, it just exacerbates any situation and causes more pain than it heals.”