www.melaniekayepr.com I grew up in Ottawa and in order to see the bands I wanted I started booking them myself. Keep your name clean.
By the age of 15 I was doing a little bit of everything; publicity, promotion, and management. I have continued working as an independent freelance publicist specializing in the punk/ underground music scene but I love all kinds of music. My focus is more on making sure whatever I am involved with has a positive and inclusive message. Since 1999 I have been running Fat Wreck Chords Canada and have
08/21/2026
Thanks so much to Derek Dammann and the incredible staff at GRILLE-NATURE for the delectable dinner, drinks and taking such great care of Spike And The Gimme Gimmes .
It’s hard to pinpoint a favorite dish as everything was so special and delicious.
If you haven’t been you must go! Just WOW on the entire meal!! Felix’s desserts rule! Dylan’s drinks rule! It all ruled! ❤️🎉👌
08/20/2026
Take it from Spike... GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN.
“Allow me to mansplain: the Gimme Gimmes have just scattered the finishing-jimmies on our brand-newest of slightly-burnt offerings entitled, “Spike and the Gimme Gimmes S**t the Bed”, and we aim to be the fun you wanna have.
The newest single from our forthcoming release is the classic, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, and it features Karina Denike as well as the women of Bad Cop Bad Cop screaming said fun straight into your earholes. Be honest... Was it as fun for you as it was for us?” - Spike
Stream the new single here: https://ffm.to/satgggjwthf
Pre-order the new album, out October 23rd, here: https://ffm.to/satggstb
08/09/2026
Looking forward to going to Vans Warped Tour in Montreal!
If you’re going to be there let me know so we can say hi!
08/09/2026
Thanks to Gary, Drew and everyone at Sugo for the amazing dinner and fantastic time ! Chixdiggit! dug it a lot! 💪🍝❤️👌
08/08/2026
BREAKING NEWS!!
In advance of their upcoming appearance on Vans Warped Tour Canada , Jason Rockman will be chatting with the legendary frontman Spike Slawson from Spike And The Gimme Gimmes live on The Rockman Power Hour IG account!
You don’t want to miss this!
07/31/2026
FIGHT TO UNITE presented by 𝙿𝚄𝙽𝙺 𝚁𝙾𝙲𝙺 𝙱𝙾𝚆𝙻𝙸𝙽𝙶 & 𝙼𝚄𝚂𝙸𝙲 𝙵𝙴𝚂𝚃 October 9-10 2026!
07/23/2026
OUT NOW! Hear the star-studded rendering of “We Are the World” from Spike and the Gimme Gimmes, from their forthcoming album, “Spike and the Gimme Gimmes S**t the Bed”.
This song features Spike and the Gimme Gimmes, Milo (Decendents), Nikki Corvette(Nikki and the Corvettes), Tony Reflex(Adolescents), Har Mar Superstar, Dani Miller(Surfbort), Dickey Barrett(Mighty Mighty Bosstones), Robert “El Vez” Lopez, Stacey Dee(BadCop/BadCop), Greg Antista(Greg Antista and the Lonely Streets), Johnny Bonnell(Swingin’ Utters), Joe Principe(Rise Against), Jolie Holland, Darius Koski(Swingin’ Utters), Jesse Wagner(The Aggrolites), Eva Walker(The Blacktones), Chaki Funk Wizard, Jim Lindberg(Pennywise), Efram Schulz(Manic Hispanic), Matt Caughthran(Mariachi El Bronx / The Bronx), Jon Snodgrass, Blag Dahlia and Miss Guy(The Toilet Boys)!
Watch the video, stream it, and preorder the 7” (which includes their take on “Happy Birthday”!
All proceeds go to Sweet Relief Musicians Fund.
07/20/2026
Bowling For Soup are going to be at The Punk Rock Museum this Friday! Bowling for Soup’s Jaret, Gary and Rob will host a special listening session on July 24th from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM at The Punk Rock Museum.
During the event, attendees will listen to the album with the band going over each song to share stories, discuss the recordings, answer a few questions and get your album signed!
07/19/2026
Heartbreaking news about Jennifer Precious Finch. A kickass force of kindness and positivity, and an enduring inspiration to the punk community.Thank you for being an incredible trailblazer alongside your band mates in L7 Love to her nearest and dearest.She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.
07/17/2026
Happy birthday Dad!❤️
“More like 82 years of F’in Up!”😂