Calvin Love

Calvin Love is a Canadian singer-songwriter whose music combines psych-folk with a sense of cinematic longing and romanticism, sung in a crooning voice. The songs are shaped by introspection and lyrical depth, and the work draws on the drive of rock 'n'roll and the darker glamour of 1980s balladeers. The act has released several albums and toured internationally, and has spent the past decade building a distinct place on the fringes of indie music.

In concert, the act appears either alone with a 12-string guitar or with a seven-piece ensemble. The approach is measured and still, with each song performed with slow, deliberate attention, so the stage presence stays closely tied to the emotional content of the material.

The Social is a London venue that hosts concerts and shows. The evening suits listeners interested in indie songwriting, rock and psych-folk who want to hear an artist working across a solo and full-band format.