Broken Social Scene's Kevin Drew Goes Solo

Kevin Drew, co-founder of the expansive Toronto baroque-pop collective Broken Social Scene will release ??Spirit If...??(Arts&Crafts), which is a solo venture, according to a statement from the artist's spokesperson.The album was recorded over the last two years at Ohad Benchetrit’s house in between social scene tours and day-to-day life. It was produced by Ohad Benchetrit, Kevin Drew, and Charles Spearin.Drew and Canning, the two co-founders of Broken Social Scene decided to approach making records as solo projects. In the process the social scene community took part and played key supporting roles, thus giving birth to this series.Along with the BSS crew, Drew has invited many other guests to perform on "Spirit If...".This fall Kevin Drew, Brendan Canning, Justin Peroff, along with new members will commence the "BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE PERFORMS" touring series. They will tour select songs from this album and a others from this series.This is the first in the BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE PRESENTS series. Brendan Canning and company are currently recording the second in Toronto. It will be released early next year.??Spirit If...?? will be released September 18. Kevin Drew can also be heard on K-Os's new album ??Atlantis: Hymns for Disco?? on the track Valhallahttp://www.myspace.com/brokensocialscene