Do Make Say Think

Do Make Say Think is a cornerstone of the Canadian post-rock scene, specifically the fertile Toronto community that birthed Broken Social Scene. Formed in 1995 as a recording project for Charles Spearin, the band evolved into a highly collaborative quintet known for their self-produced, analog-heavy aesthetic.

Unlike their Montreal peers Godspeed You! Black Emperor, who often lean into political dread and orchestral gloom, DMST focuses on a more optimistic, jazz-influenced, and pastoral sound. Their signature is the dual-drummer setup of David Mitchell and James Payment, which provides a complex, swinging rhythmic bed for Ohad Benchetrit and Justin Small's interlocking guitar work. Critical consensus highlights their 2000-2003 output as a peak in the genre, successfully bridging the gap between indie rock, jazz fusion, and experimental electronics. Their influence is felt across the 'chamber rock' spectrum, and their members remain central figures in the Canadian independent music landscape.