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' 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, electro, 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.
Caspian's first full length debut, "The Four Trees" was released on April 10, 2007. This new album is the follow-up to their debut ep entitled, "You are the Conductor," which received world wide attention.
In November 2007, it was announced Dopamine Records will release the latest music from Boston's Hooray For Earth. The highly anticipated 6-song EP "Cellphone" was released internationally on February 26, 2008. Hooray For Earth will be touring the USA in support of the record in the Spring/Summer of 2008.
On April Fools' Day 2008, Josh Briggs (of Briggs Brothers Management) became a manager at Dopamine Records.
In April 2008, Dopamine announced a new partnership between themselves and Boston's DJ Die Young (Basstown, Solid!) and Baltimoroder (Hearthrob, Make It New, Thunderdome). New music to be released in the Fall of 2008.
On October 23, 2008 Dopamine released a split 12" between DJ Die Young and Baltimoroder (also available for purchase digitally).
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