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!
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!
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
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
Check out this short look behind the curtain on how Cyber City Lights came together!
#teamfighttactics
#teamfighttactics
May 9, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Check out this short look behind the curtain on how Cyber City Lights came together!
#teamfighttactics
#teamfighttactics
What a lovely time finally getting to meet AnDy Darling in person! A great collaborator and a great human. Remember to stream Cyber City Lights everywhere!
teamfighttactics.ffm.to/cybercitylig...
#teamfighttactics
teamfighttactics.ffm.to/cybercitylig...
#teamfighttactics
May 9, 2025 at 3:36 PM
What a lovely time finally getting to meet AnDy Darling in person! A great collaborator and a great human. Remember to stream Cyber City Lights everywhere!
teamfighttactics.ffm.to/cybercitylig...
#teamfighttactics
teamfighttactics.ffm.to/cybercitylig...
#teamfighttactics
Having a family is hard. It is often more work than I feel equipped for. That’s why I’m so grateful for moments like this when I can step back and take a look at how truly fortunate I am. Getting to watch these three humans grow up as best friends. I could never deserve such an existence :)
April 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Having a family is hard. It is often more work than I feel equipped for. That’s why I’m so grateful for moments like this when I can step back and take a look at how truly fortunate I am. Getting to watch these three humans grow up as best friends. I could never deserve such an existence :)
It’s hard to believe it’s been 1 year since this came out. Huge thanks to the 1 million + who have listened to this across YouTube, Spotify, etc! #composer #gamedev #vgm #leagueoflegends
April 20, 2025 at 6:56 PM
It’s hard to believe it’s been 1 year since this came out. Huge thanks to the 1 million + who have listened to this across YouTube, Spotify, etc! #composer #gamedev #vgm #leagueoflegends
I’m so honored to have been a part of “Welcome to Noxus”. Take a look at this peak behind the curtain for how we approached the music. I’m so thrilled with how this turned out!
Full version: youtu.be/fUgqCm1RKtU?...
#vgm #composer #gamedev #leagueoflegends
Full version: youtu.be/fUgqCm1RKtU?...
#vgm #composer #gamedev #leagueoflegends
April 8, 2025 at 11:09 PM
I’m so honored to have been a part of “Welcome to Noxus”. Take a look at this peak behind the curtain for how we approached the music. I’m so thrilled with how this turned out!
Full version: youtu.be/fUgqCm1RKtU?...
#vgm #composer #gamedev #leagueoflegends
Full version: youtu.be/fUgqCm1RKtU?...
#vgm #composer #gamedev #leagueoflegends
I’m excited for the opportunity to talk about writing music for games at @berkleecollege.bsky.social this week! See you there fellow kids.
#gamedev #composer #vgm
#gamedev #composer #vgm
April 5, 2025 at 7:57 PM
I’m excited for the opportunity to talk about writing music for games at @berkleecollege.bsky.social this week! See you there fellow kids.
#gamedev #composer #vgm
#gamedev #composer #vgm