J.D. Spears 🎵
@spearssounds.bsky.social
Composer at Riot Games - League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics and more. Formerly: Chivalry 2. Opinions are my own.
📍Los Angeles
📍Los Angeles
Still giddy about the opportunity to be a part of the @helixcollective shows last week. Such a great time celebrating game music!
November 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Still giddy about the opportunity to be a part of the @helixcollective shows last week. Such a great time celebrating game music!
Weekend Malibu adventure.
November 10, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Weekend Malibu adventure.
Thanks for 1 million streams across all platforms for this year’s @leagueoflegends World Championship Theme! Tune in to the finals tomorrow!
November 8, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Thanks for 1 million streams across all platforms for this year’s @leagueoflegends World Championship Theme! Tune in to the finals tomorrow!
Honored to be nominated alongside this amazing team. Welcome To Noxus was nominated for “Best Score for Video Games” in this years Hollywood Music in Media Awards
@hmmawards #LeagueofLegends
@hmmawards #LeagueofLegends
November 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Honored to be nominated alongside this amazing team. Welcome To Noxus was nominated for “Best Score for Video Games” in this years Hollywood Music in Media Awards
@hmmawards #LeagueofLegends
@hmmawards #LeagueofLegends
What a way to cap off a great weekend. Thank you @helixcollective for allowing me to be a small part of these great performances this weekend. This one was special to me because I got to bring the whole family. Thanks to everyone for coming out to support!
November 3, 2025 at 5:29 AM
What a way to cap off a great weekend. Thank you @helixcollective for allowing me to be a small part of these great performances this weekend. This one was special to me because I got to bring the whole family. Thanks to everyone for coming out to support!
A great time yesterday at Game Jams in West Hollywood! One more show today in Burbank. You’ll hear Milio, Smolder, and Aurora’s champ themes (+ music from so many amazing composers such as @wilbertroget.bsky.social and @maclaine.bsky.social). I’ll be there with my whole family so come say hello!
November 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A great time yesterday at Game Jams in West Hollywood! One more show today in Burbank. You’ll hear Milio, Smolder, and Aurora’s champ themes (+ music from so many amazing composers such as @wilbertroget.bsky.social and @maclaine.bsky.social). I’ll be there with my whole family so come say hello!
It’s insane to me that #chivalry2 players have listened to this 1 million times as of today! I owe so much to this game, and I never could’ve imagined what it would lead to. For the order!
November 1, 2025 at 4:54 AM
It’s insane to me that #chivalry2 players have listened to this 1 million times as of today! I owe so much to this game, and I never could’ve imagined what it would lead to. For the order!
Reposted by J.D. Spears 🎵
GameSoundCon is almost here! I’ll be presenting this Wednesday at noon alongside @spearssounds.bsky.social, @maclaine.bsky.social, and @pjmscore.bsky.social. If you’re attending the conference, come join us!
October 26, 2025 at 11:01 PM
GameSoundCon is almost here! I’ll be presenting this Wednesday at noon alongside @spearssounds.bsky.social, @maclaine.bsky.social, and @pjmscore.bsky.social. If you’re attending the conference, come join us!
Came across the charts for our “Welcome to
Noxus” sessions. What a unique group of instruments to get to write for. GRAMMY voting is still open! Look for us in the “Score for Video Games and Other Interactive Media” categories!
Noxus” sessions. What a unique group of instruments to get to write for. GRAMMY voting is still open! Look for us in the “Score for Video Games and Other Interactive Media” categories!
October 12, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Came across the charts for our “Welcome to
Noxus” sessions. What a unique group of instruments to get to write for. GRAMMY voting is still open! Look for us in the “Score for Video Games and Other Interactive Media” categories!
Noxus” sessions. What a unique group of instruments to get to write for. GRAMMY voting is still open! Look for us in the “Score for Video Games and Other Interactive Media” categories!
For your GRAMMY consideration - League of Legends: Welcome to Noxus.
For my contribution to this score, the star(s) of the show were the amazing percussion trio.
Voting is open now. Please consider “Welcome to Noxus” in the “Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media” category!
For my contribution to this score, the star(s) of the show were the amazing percussion trio.
Voting is open now. Please consider “Welcome to Noxus” in the “Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media” category!
October 6, 2025 at 1:01 AM
For your GRAMMY consideration - League of Legends: Welcome to Noxus.
For my contribution to this score, the star(s) of the show were the amazing percussion trio.
Voting is open now. Please consider “Welcome to Noxus” in the “Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media” category!
For my contribution to this score, the star(s) of the show were the amazing percussion trio.
Voting is open now. Please consider “Welcome to Noxus” in the “Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media” category!
I’m thrilled to be joining my brother in crime Bill Hemstapat , IGN’s Nick Maillet, and the SCL to chat about League of Legends Welcome to Noxus! SCL members can register now, see you Monday!
October 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I’m thrilled to be joining my brother in crime Bill Hemstapat , IGN’s Nick Maillet, and the SCL to chat about League of Legends Welcome to Noxus! SCL members can register now, see you Monday!
Today, 1st round GRAMMY voting begins! I can’t tell you how honored I am to have been a part of League of Legends - Welcome to Noxus. Fellow academy members, I humbly ask you to consider voting for us in the “Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media” category.
October 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Today, 1st round GRAMMY voting begins! I can’t tell you how honored I am to have been a part of League of Legends - Welcome to Noxus. Fellow academy members, I humbly ask you to consider voting for us in the “Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media” category.
For your 🏆GRAMMY🏆 consideration.
Welcome To Noxus
Score Soundtrack for Interactive Media
What an honor to have been a part of this. Voting starts Friday!
Welcome To Noxus
Score Soundtrack for Interactive Media
What an honor to have been a part of this. Voting starts Friday!
October 1, 2025 at 6:16 PM
For your 🏆GRAMMY🏆 consideration.
Welcome To Noxus
Score Soundtrack for Interactive Media
What an honor to have been a part of this. Voting starts Friday!
Welcome To Noxus
Score Soundtrack for Interactive Media
What an honor to have been a part of this. Voting starts Friday!
I’m excited to return to #gamesoundcon this year! I’ll be participating in the “Mockups Matter” panel alongside an incredibly talented group of composers! Join us as we present some of our techniques and philosophies surrounding the all-important mockup. 10/29 at 1pm, Burbank Convention Center!
September 29, 2025 at 7:44 PM
I’m excited to return to #gamesoundcon this year! I’ll be participating in the “Mockups Matter” panel alongside an incredibly talented group of composers! Join us as we present some of our techniques and philosophies surrounding the all-important mockup. 10/29 at 1pm, Burbank Convention Center!
Today is #MusicAdvocacyDay!
I was honored to join my fellow GRAMMY members for the opportunity to meet with Congressman Sherman to discuss the need for more legislation surrounding gen AI. Thank you congressman for advocating for artists' rights when it comes to AI training. #MusicAdvocate
I was honored to join my fellow GRAMMY members for the opportunity to meet with Congressman Sherman to discuss the need for more legislation surrounding gen AI. Thank you congressman for advocating for artists' rights when it comes to AI training. #MusicAdvocate
September 26, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Today is #MusicAdvocacyDay!
I was honored to join my fellow GRAMMY members for the opportunity to meet with Congressman Sherman to discuss the need for more legislation surrounding gen AI. Thank you congressman for advocating for artists' rights when it comes to AI training. #MusicAdvocate
I was honored to join my fellow GRAMMY members for the opportunity to meet with Congressman Sherman to discuss the need for more legislation surrounding gen AI. Thank you congressman for advocating for artists' rights when it comes to AI training. #MusicAdvocate
I'm SO thrilled to have my music be part of Game Jams, a live performance from the Helix Collective! What an honor to have some of my music performed alongside pieces from some of my favorite composer. 11/1 - West Hollywood. 11/2 - Burbank. Tickets available at helixcollective.org - come say hi!
September 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I'm SO thrilled to have my music be part of Game Jams, a live performance from the Helix Collective! What an honor to have some of my music performed alongside pieces from some of my favorite composer. 11/1 - West Hollywood. 11/2 - Burbank. Tickets available at helixcollective.org - come say hi!
When a late night comedian isn’t allowed to say something the president doesn’t like without retribution from the federal government, you no longer live in a free country.
September 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM
When a late night comedian isn’t allowed to say something the president doesn’t like without retribution from the federal government, you no longer live in a free country.
Reposted by J.D. Spears 🎵
@spearssounds.bsky.social i know you aren't active but christ it is an honour. aurora, the witch between worlds has that solemn wintry night feeling that i can only describe as home to me, having grown up in alberta and in atlantic canada. you may never see this but i have to say it anyway.
July 3, 2025 at 10:11 PM
@spearssounds.bsky.social i know you aren't active but christ it is an honour. aurora, the witch between worlds has that solemn wintry night feeling that i can only describe as home to me, having grown up in alberta and in atlantic canada. you may never see this but i have to say it anyway.
In honor of this weekends #TheLastOfUs season finale, here's Gustavo playing the theme live at the Hollywood bowl.
#TLOU
#TLOU
May 23, 2025 at 4:23 PM
In honor of this weekends #TheLastOfUs season finale, here's Gustavo playing the theme live at the Hollywood bowl.
#TLOU
#TLOU
#TheStudio is excellent. An extremely funny and strikingly sad show. It's a great example of why we need satire.
May 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
#TheStudio is excellent. An extremely funny and strikingly sad show. It's a great example of why we need satire.
ICYMI the lead single for #teamfighttactics is available to stream now on Spotify and wherever else you enjoy music! This one was a TON of fun to write and produce. Listen to Cyber City Lights everywhere!
Listen:
Listen:
Cyber City Lights
Stream the lead single for Teamfight Tactics Set 14 featuring AnDy Darling now!
teamfighttactics.ffm.to
May 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
ICYMI the lead single for #teamfighttactics is available to stream now on Spotify and wherever else you enjoy music! This one was a TON of fun to write and produce. Listen to Cyber City Lights everywhere!
Listen:
Listen:
My latest on #substack- a deep dive into making the Arena music for @leagueoflegends Welcome to Noxus.
Read here: open.substack.com/pub/spearsso...
#composer #gamedev #vgm #leagueoflegends
Read here: open.substack.com/pub/spearsso...
#composer #gamedev #vgm #leagueoflegends
Gut String Grandeur
Writing the "Arena" music for League of Legends: Welcome to Noxus
open.substack.com
May 12, 2025 at 5:49 PM
My latest on #substack- a deep dive into making the Arena music for @leagueoflegends Welcome to Noxus.
Read here: open.substack.com/pub/spearsso...
#composer #gamedev #vgm #leagueoflegends
Read here: open.substack.com/pub/spearsso...
#composer #gamedev #vgm #leagueoflegends
Happy #MothersDay to my lovely wife - thank you for being such a phenomenal mom. Having you as my partner on this crazy journey of parenthood is a true honor and seeing in action the love you have for our kids is a daily “pinch myself” moment. We love you!!
May 11, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Happy #MothersDay to my lovely wife - thank you for being such a phenomenal mom. Having you as my partner on this crazy journey of parenthood is a true honor and seeing in action the love you have for our kids is a daily “pinch myself” moment. We love you!!
Shoutout to shvaboshka for this lovely cover of my Aurora theme - check out her page and YouTube channel for more amazing covers!
#composer #gamedev #vgm #leagueoflegends
#composer #gamedev #vgm #leagueoflegends
May 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Shoutout to shvaboshka for this lovely cover of my Aurora theme - check out her page and YouTube channel for more amazing covers!
#composer #gamedev #vgm #leagueoflegends
#composer #gamedev #vgm #leagueoflegends