Me First and the Gimme Gimmes Release New Single 7”inch

2 New Songs Put on Wax From Me First and the Gimme Gimmes

Punk rock’s favorite cover band, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, have once again graced fans with their irreverent take on iconic tracks. Their latest 7″ single, featuring a cover of Billy Thorpe’s “Most People I Know Think That I’m Crazy“, offers a bold reinterpretation of the Aussie anthem. The B-side, plucked from their most recent album, adds another layer of chaos in true Gimme Gimmes fashion.

Twenty years after crashing Johnny’s Bar Mitzvah, the band recently returned with a new concept—this time, hijacking a Quinceañera for their album ¡Blow It…At Madison’s Quinceañera! The album captures the spirit of that night, as the group hilariously navigated the tension of performing for an audience unfamiliar with their punk stylings.

As frontman Spike Slawson recalls, “It was really tense for me going out to no applause—and to people actually walking away when we were playing.” The band’s charm lies in pushing crowds to their limits with cheeky humor and offbeat covers, bringing them back by the end of the set. This experience epitomizes the band’s live performances, culminating in unexpected moments of joy and connection.

“Nobody knew who we were, but we turned that around,” Slawson shared, reflecting on how they eventually won over the skeptical crowd. Despite the unfamiliarity of the punk supergroup, by the time they launched into covers like Olivia Rodrigo’s “Good 4 U”, the party was firmly in their hands.

Recorded at The Soap Factory in San Diego with an all-star lineup—Joey Cape on guitar, CJ Ramone on bass, Swami John Reis on guitar, and Andrew “Pinch” Pinching on drums—the 7″ single also features their newly incorporated horn section and accordion courtesy of John Reis Sr. It’s a testament to the band’s enduring ability to infuse old songs with fresh energy and humor, even when facing an audience of blank stares.

As Slawson said of the experience, “Golf-claps from about five people is how I want to hear a live record. It’s funny, and it doesn’t stop being funny.” Fans can experience the Gimme Gimmes’ unorthodox yet brilliant chaos now, with their new single available on vinyl—another must-have for punk collectors.