The punk-rock fanzine Razorcake described, "…they sound like they're having the times of their lives, playing to a sweaty basement of wigging-out friends.

"[6] Later that year, The Dopamines played Insubordination Fest, in Baltimore, which was part of the band's tour with The Leftovers.

[8] 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, Apocalypse Meow, and Closet Fairies.

The band released their fourth album Tales of Interest on Red Girlfriend Records in June 2017.

[1] On June 20th, 2024, Jon Weiner announced he was leaving the band to follow Jesus Christ.