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[INDIE] With a propensity for pop hooks, boundless experimentation, and a treasure trove of sounds ranging from vintage to galactic, Calvin Love is a master mixologist of indie-pop cocktails. The self-described “lo-fi bedroom pop” artist debuted in 2012 with his single, “New Radar.” Borrowing inspiration and a few blazing synths from 1980s new wave, “New Radar” is comprised of audio gold, fit for Phil Spector’s wall of sound, covered by a guy with a guitar and a four-track. On his latest release, “Super Future,” Love transcends time and space with tracks delving into classic rock and the disco swank of the 1970s, and others that sound like they were written by a space-traveling, lovesick alien—one can’t help but question whether or not Love has access to Dr. Who’s TARDIS. Love’s flair for guitar is on full-display, especially on the dark, raw rockers like “Creepin,” which features blistering guitar, organic sounds and Love’s vocals, which are stripped of much of the robotic-shine that’s normally present. As Love continues to grow and mature, his musical mission becomes crystal clear—create indie gems that rock, pop, and play by their own rules. Catch Calvin Love at the Ninth Ward at Babeville on Monday, February 1.