Melanie Kaye PR

Melanie Kaye PR 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

continued to develop and expand my client roster including internationally known artists,new bands, festivals, record labels from all over the world, movies, books and theatre productions. I decided when launching “Melanie Kaye PR” that the main criteria for choosing who I work with is I must genuinely love it in order to stand behind each project in an authentic way and this policy has served me and my clients well. Over the last 35 years I have developed strong relationships with a wide variety of media outlets across Canada and the world. They have come to know whoever I am working with is worthwhile and news worthy. My reputation is based on a strong work ethic and the trust that has been established that Melanie Kaye PR is not a “smoke and mirrors” business.

“Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” -Mark Twain

“Build a good name. Don’t make compromises, don’t worry about making a bunch of money or being successful. Be concerned about doing good work. Protect your work and if you build a good name, eventually that name will be its own currency. Life is like a roller coaster ride, it is never going to be perfect. It is going to have perfect moments and rough spots, but it’s all worth it.” -Patti Smith
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These two quotes really resonate with me.
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If you have a project you would like to discuss working on together please feel free to get in touch.

Today I attended my daughter’s convocation at Toronto Metropolitan University, where she earned her BA. I couldn’t be pr...
06/19/2026

Today I attended my daughter’s convocation at Toronto Metropolitan University, where she earned her BA. I couldn’t be prouder of her dedication, hard work, and determination.
When she was three years old, I told her she would have a choice in life: to work toward a good life or a difficult one. She chose the good life, and she has stayed true to that choice ever since.
Watching her receive her degree today was a proud and joyful moment. Good choice, sweetheart. Your dad and I and all of your family are so happy for you and proud of everything you’ve accomplished so far.❤️

First gig of the Canadian tour for ._.bob is a banger! Catch them live when they’re in a town near you! Happy release d...
05/02/2026

First gig of the Canadian tour for ._.bob is a banger! Catch them live when they’re in a town near you! Happy release day to everyone in the band!

Old pals John and Ford getting ready for their ._.bob show tonight at !
05/02/2026

Old pals John and Ford getting ready for their ._.bob show tonight at !

Cj Ramone has launched his new podcast “CJ Says: A Ramones Podcast,” with the first episode dropping today, April 23, ti...
04/24/2026

Cj Ramone has launched his new podcast “CJ Says: A Ramones Podcast,” with the first episode dropping today, April 23, titled “Ramones’ Side A Deep Dive.” As CJ puts it, “What better date to launch a Ramones-centric podcast than the 50th anniversary of their classic debut record?”

Joining him as co-host is longtime podcaster, producer, and former Kerrang! Radio presenter Matt Stocks. With CJ at the helm, the show promises a deep dive into the history and back catalogue of one of the most iconic punk bands.

Listeners can expect behind-the-scenes insights from someone who lived it both on and off stage. CJ Ramone was a key part of the band’s final and most prolific years, and each episode will explore a Ramones album in detail, packed with stories from dressing rooms, road trips, airports, recording sessions, and beyond, along with never-before-told stories and interviews with guests from music, film, and television.

In the debut episode, CJ and Matt break down the origins, themes, cultural impact, and stories behind the tracks on the Ramones’ debut album.

Next week’s episode will feature the first guest interview, with Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan.

Happy launch day to !What is CJ SAYS? It’s a brand-new podcast that does exactly what it says on the sleeve: an officia...
04/23/2026

Happy launch day to !
What is CJ SAYS? It’s a brand-new podcast that does exactly what it says on the sleeve: an official podcast about the world-famous RAMONES! Hosted by thee CJ Ramone, band member and bass player for The Ramones. CJ Ramone played alongside Joey and Johnny from 1989 until the band’s retirement in 1996.

Joining CJ Ramone as co-host of CJ SAYS is long-time podcaster, producer, and former KERRANG! RADIO presenter, MATT STOCKS.

With CJ Ramone at the helm, the CJ SAYS podcast is set to take listeners on a sonic journey through the history and back catalogue of the world’s most iconic American punk band. Expect behind-the-scenes insights from the person who was actually there both on and off stage. CJ Ramone was not only a witness to but a seminal part of the group’s final and most prolific years.

Each podcast episode will dive deep into each Ramones album. Throw in stories from every dressing room, car ride, airport baggage carousel, recording and writing sessions and just about everything in between. You’ll hear never-before-told stories from the Ramones camp, in-depth interviews with a revolving door of guests from the world of music, film and television.

CJ Ramone says: “This is something that I have wanted to do for a long time so when my good friend, Matt Stocks, (A true renaissance man and a legend!) said he would be my co-conspirator, I could not say no. We’re going to do a deep dive into everything Ramones on this podcast. So, get on board and hoist the anchor as we sail into the legend of the greatest punk rock band of all time!!” https://shows.acast.com/cj-says-a-ramones-podcast

Another action packed weekend . Thanks to everyone that helped make some magic happen.
04/21/2026

Another action packed weekend . Thanks to everyone that helped make some magic happen.

and at !
04/19/2026

and at !

Whew she said yes!! Nice work !
04/19/2026

Whew she said yes!! Nice work !

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