Charles Spearin

Charles Spearin is a Canadian multi-instrumentalist and experimental composer best known as a founding member of the indie rock collective Broken Social Scene and the post-rock band Do Make Say Think. A key figure in Toronto’s vibrant arts scene, Spearin blends jazz, ambient, and avant-garde influences into his work, often exploring the musicality of everyday speech. His playful curiosity shines through projects like *The Happiness Project* (2009), where he transformed neighbors’ conversational cadences into melodic instrumentation.

Recent releases like *Music For 32 Phones Played Simultaneously* and *My City Of Starlings* continue his fascination with unconventional soundscapes, weaving field recordings, ambient textures, and collaborative energy. Whether teaming up with artists like Petite Amie on *Al Revés* or crafting introspective pieces like *Portrait Of The Artist As A Thursday*, Spearin remains a quietly inventive force, turning mundane moments into meditative art. His work feels like a warm conversation with the universe—quirky, philosophical, and endlessly curious.

Genres

Experimental

Ambient

Indie Rock

Jazz

Avant-garde

Lo-fi

Post-rock

Electroacoustic

Chill Out

Field Recordings

Latest Release

Music For 32 Phones Played Simultaneously

Charles Spearin

Album - 32 Tracks - Released February 27, 2024