Dopamine Records

Dopamine Records is an independent record label with national and international distribution based in Cambridge, Massachusetts and is part of what is known as the Dopamine/Amalagate Family. The label's most recognized releases are from bands Akimbo, Bluebird, The Year of Our Lord, Stephen Brodsky (of Cave In), CASPIAN.

Caspian's first full length debut, "The Four Trees" is slated to be released April 10, 2007. This New album is the follow up to their debut ep entitled, "You are the Conductor," which received world wide attention.

Currently the Dopamine Staff includes CEO/owner Alexander Maniatis, member of the band, Radka, Ms. Minh T. Luong, who heads up strategic development and media relations for the label, Victor Hebert, a life-long music aficionado, at the helm of the label's interactive and digital music operations, and Adam Rich, a musician who in is his own right as a member of The Living Sea, is integrally involved with media relations and artist relations.

History

Originally formed by Nate Shumaker, Alexander Maniatis, and Josh Megyesy out of Beverly, MA. Shumaker founded Dopamine as a cassette only indie label in 1995 and merged with Maniatis' hardcore label Amalagate Records in 2000. Under the mantle of the Dopamine/Amalagate Family, the label started by putting out mostly indie, metal and hardcore and has moved on to incorporate post rock, punk, and experimental acts into their roster.

In April 2006, Nate Shumaker and Josh Megyesy left the label to pursue other interests, allowing Alexander Maniatis to take the label into a New Era of growth. He assembled an able and energetic team to carry out a vision for continuing to put out superb music in keeping with Dopamine Record's truly independent style.

September 2007 a new vision became public as Maniatis brought Dopamine/Amalagate's entertainment to a new level in the form of a monthly club night/party based in Cambridge, MA called 'KOMMA', featuring various club DJ's . The core lineup consists of DJ Alex Maniatis himself, DJ Tom Korkidis, and DJ Jallow.

In November 2007 it was announced Dopamine Records will release the latest music from Boston's Hooray For Earth. The highly anticipated new 6-song EP will be titled "Cellphone" and is slated for an early 2008 release. Hooray For Earth will be touring the USA in support of the record in The Spring/Summer of 2008.

Releases

Caspian

• You Are The Conductor (November 1, 2005)
• The Four Trees (out April 10, 2007)

Akimbo

• Elephantine CD
• Harshing Your Mellow CD

Barbaro

• Nolte

Bluebird

• Black Presence

The Boxes

• The Boxes

Moment/There Were Wires

Split 7"

Slower than Seasons

• Soon To Be Ex-Girlfriend
• Songs For The Disheartened

The Year of our Lord

• The Frozen Divide

Eyes like Knives

• Slow Distractions

Placer

• Summer

The Rise Park

• Long Winded Let Down

Stephen Brodsky

• Olé Sunday
• Expose Your Overdubs

Alienest Outfit

• Selections From The Motionless Picture

The Burning Paris

• Coral City Ruin

See also

• List of record labels