Artist History THE DOPAMINE THEORY Lineup: Alan Grant: Guitar 1 and Main Vocals Gary Daines: Guitar 2 and Backing Vocals Gnipper: Bass and Backing Vocals Steve Temple: Drums Biography The Dopamine Theory was formed in mid 2001 when drummer Steve Temple joined Alan Grant, Gary Daines and Gnipper of a local Harrow band called Sleave, completing the lineup. First port of call was to play some gigs, so after a few weeks of writing and rehearsing they made their debut at renowned London venue The Red Eye. More gigs followed at The Verge in Camden and Upstairs at The Garage with an increasingly positive response. This persuaded the band to take it one step further and record their first demo. So in Oct 2001 after 3 days at Philia Studios, Henley on Thames, the band had their first demo. One of these 5 tracks later appeared on Rock Fanzine Cop-Out’s cover mount CD and received positive feedback. It was this demo that came to the attention of Fierce Panda Records head honcho Simon Williams and he responded by giving the band a prestigious opening slot at the Fierce Panda and Pointy Records night Club Fandango at the Dublin Castle in Camden. So as the response from the public and record labels grew it was decided in April 2002 that a second demo was in order. 3 more days were spent at Philia Studios and 4 new tracks were spawned. It was the first track on this new demo “Turbo Turns” that was to get the band their biggest break to date. In early May, Gary got a call from alternative London Radio Station XFM to say that the track “Turbo Turns” had been selected to appear on the midweek unsigned show The Works hosted by XFM DJ Claire Sturgess. The track went down well and was described by Claire Sturgess as “A Riotous, Rock and Roll Romp!” In late May 2002, after a successful gig at the Kings Cross Water Rats, the band were approached by Dave Halliwell (who had previously managed mega successful bands like The Verve and The Beta Band, and worked with Oasis) and his new business partner Anna Graziano about managing the band (up until this point Gary had been sorting out the gigs and the sending out of Cd’s). It was agreed Dave and Anna would help manage the band on a trial basis for a few months. More gigs followed at The Garage in Highbury, The Windmill in Brixton for internet fanzine drownedinsound.com, The Underworld in Camden, and The Bull and Gate and as the crowds grew so did the record label presence. At the Underworld gig Miles Leornard from Parlophone Records (The Beatles, Radiohead, Coldplay) came to see the band as well as Steve Lillywhite from Mercury Records (U2). In November 2002 the band were rewarded for what had been their most productive period to date with 3 days free recording time for Mike Smith at EMI Music Publishing. Dave Halliwell had secured the recording time. It was decided that since “Turbo Turns” had so far received the most positive response of all their songs that it would be re-recorded with a new melody in the verse to do it justice. A new song “Behind the Door” was also recorded. The band were pleased with the results, and they received a very positive review of these 2 tracks to mark the start of 2003 by drownedinsound.com. Here is the review in full: DROWNED IN SOUND Reviewed: Rock Demos Band: The Dopamine Theory Tracks: (1) Turbo Turns. (2) Behind the Door When searching for that demo which sticks up amongst the crowd, it’s a case of find that ‘X-Factor’ or that elusive chord, and it’s comforting to see a band progress as recordings and gigs go on. And on. And on. The Dopamine Theory’s last demo was great, but lacking a little something. With ‘Turbo Turns’, the band have found the missing chord (a G sharp-sharp + or something), recorded at the expense of EMI Publishing, and it rocks. It’s not a million miles away from Hundred Reasons, but in a good way. It’s short (under two-and-a-half minutes), it has ‘Look At Me, I’m A Hit Single In Waiting’ written all over it. It’s fast and furious and has a cool chorus and twiddly guitar bits. Too good to demo a demo and proof, if anything, that this band should be snapped up by Mr Um&Ah person immediately. Go on. Second and last tune, ‘Behind The Door’ is less poppy and more mosh-friendly, again showing signs of progression as songwriters. No bullshit here, over in under three mins. Just the way we like it. Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Author: Adie Nunn The bands next 3 gigs are scheduled for February and March 2003. The first takes place at The Windmill in Brixton again for rock fanzine drownedinsound.com on Weds 12th the second is for both drownedinsound.com and Club Fandango at the Dublin Castle in Camden on Tues 25th. While the third takes place on Tues 18th March at the Barfly at the Monarch in Camden. As the band continue their positive end to 2002 with a positive start to 2003 the question is “just how far can they go?” To see what all the fuss is about, come to the gigs, and make up your own mind.

Group Members Alan Grant: Guitar 1 and Main Vocals Gary Daines: Guitar 2 and Backing Vocals Gnipper: Bass and Backing Vocals Steve Temple: Drums

Press Reviews DROWNED IN SOUND Reviewed: Rock Demos Band: The Dopamine Theory Tracks: (1) Turbo Turns. (2) Behind the Door When searching for that demo which sticks up amongst the crowd, it’s a case of find that ‘X-Factor’ or that elusive chord, and it’s comforting to see a band progress as recordings and gigs go on. And on. And on. The Dopamine Theory’s last demo was great, but lacking a little something. With ‘Turbo Turns’, the band have found the missing chord (a G sharp-sharp + or something), recorded at the expense of EMI Publishing, and it rocks. It’s not a million miles away from Hundred Reasons, but in a good way. It’s short (under two-and-a-half minutes), it has ‘Look At Me, I’m A Hit Single In Waiting’ written all over it. It’s fast and furious and has a cool chorus and twiddly guitar bits. Too good to demo a demo and proof, if anything, that this band should be snapped up by Mr Um&Ah person immediately. Go on. Second and last tune, ‘Behind The Door’ is less poppy and more mosh-friendly, again showing signs of progression as songwriters. No bullshit here, over in under three mins. Just the way we like it. Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Author: Adie Nunn "A riotus rock and roll romp!" Claire Sturgess XFM

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