The Dopamines Explained

The Dopamines
Origin:Cincinnati, Ohio
Genre:Punk rock
Years Active:2006-present
Label:Rad Girlfriend Records
It's Alive Records
Paper + Plastick
Bearded Punk Records (EU)
Plasterer (UK)
Associated Acts:The Ergs!
The Raging Nathans
Website:thedopamines.net
Current Members:Michael Dickson
Jon Lewis
Jon Weiner
Josh Goldman
Past Members:Matt Hemingway
Mikey Erg

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.

Occasionally, the band had toured with a second guitarist, including Mikey Erg from The Ergs![1] Since 2013, Josh Goldman has been the band's second guitarist.[2]

History

Jon 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.[3] [4] 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."[5]

Later that year, The Dopamines played Insubordination Fest, in Baltimore, which was part of the band's tour with The Leftovers.[6] At the festival, video crews recorded the band's set, which were later released as a live CD/DVD titled Live From Baltimore.[7]

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.[8] Later that year, the band released a split 7-inch with The Copyrights titled "Songs About Fucking Up".[9]

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.[10] 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.[11]

In March 2011, the band started recording a new album, produced by Yonker;[12] the album, Vices, was released in June 2012. The band released their fourth album Tales of Interest on Red Girlfriend Records in June 2017.[13]

On June 20th, 2024, Jon Weiner announced he was leaving the band to follow Jesus Christ. The split was amicable.[14]

Band members

Current members

Former members

Touring members

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

EPs

Splits

Music videos

Compilation appearances

Notes and References

  1. Rulon-Miller, Ellie (January 26, 2011). "Editor's Pick: The Best Pop-Punk Album of 2010". The Massachusetts Daily Collegian. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
  2. Web site: Cincinnati's The Dopamines bring old spirit and a new maturity to 'Tales of Interest'. CityBeat.com. September 23, 2020.
  3. Web site: Even on the Worst Nights: Mixtapes' Ryan Rockwell discusses his alcoholism and brush with death . substreammagazine.com . 17 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151006082636/http://substreammagazine.com/2015/10/even-on-the-worst-nights-mixtapes-ryan-rockwell-discusses-his-alcoholism-and-brush-with-death/ . 6 October 2015 . dead.
  4. Web site: The Dopamines (Profile). CityBeat.com. September 23, 2020.
  5. Web site: Razorcake | Punk Music Reviews | DOPAMINES, THE | Self-titled . www.razorcake.org . 17 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304113834/http://www.razorcake.org/record-reviews/dopamines-the-self-titled . 4 March 2016 . dead.
  6. Web site: Tours: The Leftovers. Punknews.org. May 25, 2008 . September 23, 2020.
  7. Web site: Dopamines - Live From Baltimore (Insubordination Fest 2008). Interpunk.com. September 23, 2020.
  8. Web site: Dangerous Intersections III by Various Artists on Apple Music . . March 6, 2018 . March 8, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180308041322/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dangerous-intersections-iii/355268324 . dead .
  9. Web site: Steve Albini, Big Black Look Back on 'Songs About F--king' at 30. Kory. Grow. Rollingstone.com. September 8, 2017. September 23, 2020.
  10. Adam (November 25, 2010). "Dopamines Playing on Less Than Jake / Supervillans / Off with Their Heads Tour". Punknews.org. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
  11. Web site: News: THE DOPAMINES Sign With Paper + Plastick | Labels. Scenepointblank.com. September 23, 2020.
  12. Gorman, Bobby (January 20, 2011). "Dopamines Tour with Less Than Jake, Record New Album". thepunksite.com. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
  13. Web site: Ozzi . Dan . Lower Your Expectations, The Dopamines Are Back with Tales of Interest . . March 2, 2024 . May 30, 2017 .
  14. Web site: Punknews.org . 2024-06-20 . Jon Weiner of Dopamines leaves band to follow religion . 2024-06-24 . www.punknews.org . en.

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