Dopamine Records
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Dopamine Records is a 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 highly anticipated follow up to their debut ep entitled, "You are the Conductor," which received world wide attention for its elegant, and emotionally devastating brand of instrumental rock.
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 afficionado, is at the helm of the label's interactive an digital music operations; and Adam Rich, a musician is his own right as a member of The Living Sea, is integrally involved with media relations and artist relations.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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 s/t
MOMENT/THERE WERE WIRES Split 7"
SLOWER THAN SEASONS Soon To Be Ex-Girlfriend CD/EP
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
ALIENIST OUTFIT Selections From The Motionless Picture
THE BURNING PARIS Coral City Ruin
SLOWER THAN SEASONS Songs For The Disheartened
