The Dopamines are an American
punk rock band from
Cincinnati
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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.
Occasionally, the band had toured with a second guitarist, including
Mikey Erg
Mikey Erg (real name Mike Yannich) is a punk rock drummer, guitarist, and vocalist, from New Jersey. He has played in numerous bands, most famously The Ergs!, but also Star Fucking Hipsters, The Dopamines, The Unlovables, Dirtbike Annie, Paras ...
from
The Ergs!
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Since 2013, Josh Goldman has been the band's second guitarist.
History
Jon Lewis and Matt Hemingway played together in the Cincinnati punk band Black Tie Bombers (which also featured Ryan Rockwell of
Mixtapes
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), while Lewis and Jon Weiner played together in Ukraine Crane. Together they formed The Dopamines and recorded a self-titled album in 2008, which was received positively. The punk-rock
fanzine
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Razorcake
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'' 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."
Later that year, The Dopamines played
Insubordination Fest
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The festival started in 2006 as a tenth-anniversary showcase for Insubordination Records, ...
, in
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, which was part of the band's tour with
The Leftovers. At the festival, video crews recorded the band's set, which were later released as a live CD/DVD titled ''Live From Baltimore''.
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
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Congelliere started the label Rec ...
,
Apocalypse Meow
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, and Closet Fairies. Later that year, the band released a split 7-inch with
The Copyrights
The Copyrights are a pop punk band from Carbondale, Illinois, made up of Adam Fletcher (lead vocals, bass), Brett Hunter (vocals, guitar), Kevin Rotter (vocals, guitar), and Luke McNeill (drums). They are currently signed to Fat Wreck Chords. Th ...
titled "Songs About Fucking Up".
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
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's band
Less Than Jake
Less Than Jake is an American ska punk band from Gainesville, Florida, formed in 1992. The band consists of Chris DeMakes (guitars, vocals), Roger Lima (bass, vocals), Matt Yonker (drums), Buddy Schaub (trombone), and Peter "JR" Wasilewski (saxoph ...
. The new album was recorded by Less Than Jake guitarist Roger Lima and
Teen Idols
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drummer Matt Yonker, and mixed by
Descendents
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guitarist
Stephen Egerton.
In March 2011, the band started recording a new album, produced by Yonker;
[Gorman, Bobby (January 20, 2011).]
"Dopamines Tour with Less Than Jake, Record New Album"
thepunksite.com. Retrieved December 12, 2012. the album, ''Vices'', was released in June 2012.
Band members
Current 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
Mikey Erg (real name Mike Yannich) is a punk rock drummer, guitarist, and vocalist, from New Jersey. He has played in numerous bands, most famously The Ergs!, but also Star Fucking Hipsters, The Dopamines, The Unlovables, Dirtbike Annie, Paras ...
- guitar
Discography
Studio albums
*''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)
Live albums
*''Live from Baltimore'' (2009) (Insubordination Records)
EPs
*''Soap And Lampshades'' (2009) (Cold Feet Records)
Splits
*''Dopamines/Til Plains'' (2008) (split 7-inch) (It's Alive Records)
*''Songs About Fucking Up'' (2009) (split 7-inch with
The Copyrights
The Copyrights are a pop punk band from Carbondale, Illinois, made up of Adam Fletcher (lead vocals, bass), Brett Hunter (vocals, guitar), Kevin Rotter (vocals, guitar), and Luke McNeill (drums). They are currently signed to Fat Wreck Chords. Th ...
) (It's Alive Records)
*''Portrait Parle'' (2011) (split 7-inch with Dear Landlord) (Paper + Plastick)
Music videos
* ''Public Domain'' (2010)
* ''More Chords, Better Value'' (2012)
* ''Business Papers'' (2012)
* ''083133 (Ollie's Song)'' (2019)
* ''King of Swilling Powers'' (2019)
Compilation appearances
* ''Dangerous Intersections III'' (2009) (
Traffic Street Records)
* ''The Thing That Ate Larry Livermore'' (2012) (
Adeline Records
Adeline Records was an American record label that was formed in Oakland, California in late 1997 and closed in August 2017.
History
In 1997, Adeline Records was founded by Billie Joe Armstrong, lead singer of Green Day, Screw 32's Doug Sangal ...
)
References
External links
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2006 establishments in Ohio
Pop punk groups from Ohio
Musical groups established in 2006
Musical groups from Cincinnati
Punk rock groups from Ohio