In Conversation with Druv Kent: Between folk, faith and the space beyond it all

Druv Kent’s music transcends genre, creating a cinematic indie folk sound that feels both intimate and expansive. Blending Western songwriting with North Indian influences, his work explores themes of faith, identity, and the search for something greater.

About the Track

Beyond It All (Sayi) emerged from a North Indian folk song, evolving into an exploratory journey. The cinematic production was a deliberate choice to create a transportive experience, anchored by an Indian-Western rhythm that pulses like a gravitational heartbeat, unifying the song’s diverse elements.

Creative Process

For Druv, a song takes on a life of its own during composition. The challenge lies in balancing sonic elements—such as "desi" versus Western rhythms, chiming guitars, and backup vocals—to ensure clarity, surprise, and space. In Beyond It All (Sayi), this meant harmonizing Western and Indian vocal styles while maintaining cohesion.

Meaning Behind the Music

The title Beyond It All (Sayi) reflects a personal inquiry: Is there more to existence than what we perceive? While logic suggests limits, hope leaves room for possibility. The song also draws from childhood experiences, particularly the soothing kirtans heard in Gurudwaras, reimagined through Druv’s musical language.

Cultural Duality

Based in Singapore but rooted in India, Druv’s perspective is shaped by distance from market trends, allowing his Indian heritage to remain central. This duality influences his sound without overshadowing its core identity.

Desi Mix and Collaborations

The Beyond It All (Sayi) Desi Mix emerged from spontaneous vocal recordings in Delhi, where collaborators—including Druv’s mother and Hindustani singer Siddhant Bhatia—improvised alaaps. Their contributions were so compelling that Druv released a second version of the song.

Album Context

The upcoming EP Indian Spirit explores themes of hope, faith, love, compassion, and desire—core cultural and spiritual values. Beyond It All (Sayi) fits into this narrative as a meditation on faith and the unseen.

Storytelling and Intent

Druv is drawn to stories of peace, joy, and positivity, countering negativity in the world. Silence and minimalism play a key role in his compositions, creating space for impact—evident in tracks like Glitter & Dynamite and Hope.

Audience Connection

Listeners engage with Druv’s music in varied ways: as an escape, a workout anthem, or a reflective pause. His goal is simply to resonate emotionally, whether through upbeat tracks like High Time or introspective ones like I’m Still Riding.

Final Thought

For new listeners, Druv hopes Beyond It All (Sayi) leaves a lasting impression—one that lingers long after the song ends.