The Dopamines are an American punk rock band originating from Cincinnati, Ohio, formed in late 2006 by Matt Hemingway (drums), Jon Lewis (guitar, vocals) and Jon Weiner (bass, vocals). In 2008, Hemingway left the band and was replaced by Michael Dickson. Their loud style of punk has been compared to Midwestern punk bands like Dillinger Four.[1]
The Dopamines | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Genres | Punk rock[1] |
| Years active | 2006-present |
| Labels | Rad Girlfriend Records It's Alive Records Paper + Plastick Bearded Punk Records (EU) Plasterer (UK) Brassneck (UK) |
| Members | Michael Dickson Jon Lewis Jon Weiner Josh Goldman |
| Past members | Matt Hemingway Mikey Erg |
| Website | thedopamines.net |
Occasionally, the band had toured with a second guitarist, including Mikey Erg from The Ergs![2] Since 2013, Josh Goldman has been the band's second guitarist.[3]
History
editJon Lewis and Matt Hemingway played together in the Cincinnati punk band Black Tie Bombers (which also featured Ryan Rockwell of Mixtapes), while Lewis and Jon Weiner played together in Ukraine Crane.[4][5] Together they formed The Dopamines and recorded a self-titled album in 2008, which was received positively. The punk-rock fanzine Razorcake described, "…they sound like they're having the times of their lives, playing to a sweaty basement of wigging-out friends. That energy and the precision how they play make this record a fun, strong listen."[6]
Later that year, The Dopamines played Insubordination Fest, in Baltimore, which was part of the band's tour with The Leftovers.[7] At the festival, video crews recorded the band's set, which were later released as a live CD/DVD titled Live From Baltimore.[8]
In 2009, a new song, "My Future's so Bright I Have to Wear Night Vision Goggles", appeared on Volume III of the Traffic Street Records "Dangerous Intersections" 4-way split series along with Todd Congelliere, Apocalypse Meow, and Closet Fairies.[9] Later that year, the band released a split 7-inch with The Copyrights titled "Songs About Fucking Up".[10]
In 2010, the band released its second album "Expect The Worst" on Paper + Plastick Records, and went on tour with Paper + Plastick founder Vinnie Fiorello's band Less Than Jake.[11] The new album was recorded by Less Than Jake guitarist Roger Lima and Teen Idols drummer Matt Yonker, and mixed by Descendents guitarist Stephen Egerton.[12]
In March 2011, the band started recording a new album, produced by Yonker;[13] the album, Vices, was released in June 2012. The band released their fourth album Tales of Interest on Red Girlfriend Records in June 2017.[1]
On June 20th, 2024, Jon Weiner announced he was leaving the band to follow Jesus Christ. The split was amicable.[14]
Band members
editCurrent members
- Jon Lewis- guitar, vocals (2006–present)
- Jon Weiner- bass, vocals (2006–present)
- Michael Dickson- drums (2008–present)
- Josh Goldman- guitar (2013–present)
Former members
- Matt Hemingway- drums (2006-2008)
Touring members
- Mikey Erg- guitar
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- Dopamines (2008) (It's Alive Records)
- Expect the Worst (2010) (Paper + Plastick)
- Vices (2012) (It's Alive Records)
- Tales of Interest (2017) (RGF Records US - Bearded Punk Records EU - RGF/Plasterer UK)
- 80/20 (2024) (RGF Records US - Bearded Punk Records EU - RGF/Brassneck UK)
Live albums
edit- Live from Baltimore (2009) (Insubordination Records)
EPs
edit- Soap And Lampshades (2009) (Cold Feet Records)
Splits
edit- Dopamines/Til Plains (2008) (split 7-inch) (It's Alive Records)
- Songs About Fucking Up (2009) (split 7-inch with The Copyrights) (It's Alive Records)
- Portrait Parle (2011) (split 7-inch with Dear Landlord) (Paper + Plastick)
Music videos
edit- Public Domain (2010)
- More Chords, Better Value (2012)
- Business Papers (2012)
- 083133 (Ollie's Song) (2019)
- King of Swilling Powers (2019)
Compilation appearances
edit- Dangerous Intersections III (2009) (Traffic Street Records)
- The Thing That Ate Larry Livermore (2012) (Adeline Records)
References
edit- ^ a b c Ozzi, Dan (May 30, 2017). "Lower Your Expectations, The Dopamines Are Back with Tales of Interest". Vice.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ Rulon-Miller, Ellie (January 26, 2011). "Editor's Pick: The Best Pop-Punk Album of 2010". The Massachusetts Daily Collegian. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
- ^ "Cincinnati's The Dopamines bring old spirit and a new maturity to 'Tales of Interest'". CityBeat.com. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ "Even on the Worst Nights: Mixtapes' Ryan Rockwell discusses his alcoholism and brush with death". substreammagazine.com. Archived from the original on October 6, 2015. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
- ^ "The Dopamines (Profile)". CityBeat.com. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ "Razorcake | Punk Music Reviews | DOPAMINES, THE | Self-titled". www.razorcake.org. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
- ^ "Tours: The Leftovers". Punknews.org. May 25, 2008. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ "Dopamines - Live From Baltimore (Insubordination Fest 2008)". Interpunk.com. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ "Dangerous Intersections III by Various Artists on Apple Music". iTunes. Archived from the original on March 8, 2018. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
- ^ Grow, Kory (September 8, 2017). "Steve Albini, Big Black Look Back on 'Songs About F--king' at 30". Rollingstone.com. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ Adam (November 25, 2010). "Dopamines Playing on Less Than Jake / Supervillans / Off with Their Heads Tour". Punknews.org. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
- ^ "News: THE DOPAMINES Sign With Paper + Plastick | Labels". Scenepointblank.com. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ Gorman, Bobby (January 20, 2011). "Dopamines Tour with Less Than Jake, Record New Album". thepunksite.com. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
- ^ Punknews.org (June 20, 2024). "Jon Weiner of Dopamines leaves band to follow religion". www.punknews.org. Retrieved June 24, 2024.