twentytwo Pruthvi

Music entered her life and ears through her brother’s CD collection that played on their player every day. ‘But the first time I ever even remotely considered music as a career was when I watched Taylor Swift’s You Belong With Me music video, it being the first video I’d ever watched on YouTube, I remember thinking to myself “I wanna do this”

First appearing on Indian indie radars over Instagram live streams during the pandemic lockdowns, Pruthvi was among those soothing voices who were slowly taking over feeds, armed with a uke, covers and a gilded voice. Following a few collaborative projects, Pruthvi released her first single, send this to your crush, a year ago. The song was crafted with raw emotions, vulnerability and intimacy. Her music has a very pleasing sonic aes- thetic that makes you feel comforted and actually comes from her bedroom studio. It’s just Pruthvi, her guitar, and a notebook filled with scribbles that eventually turn into songs.

She is now ready with her new track, twentytwo. As the name suggests, the song talks about growing up, making choices in early adulthood and the whirlwind of emotions that come with it. ‘Brace yourself for a whirlwind of tattoo regrets, questionable hair dyes, and realizing that ‘forever’ is often a punchline,’ says Pruthvi of the apprehension of the twenties. ‘Understanding that adulting is no walk in the park, it’s full of unexpected twists and turns. It’s chasing big dreams with a side of patience,’ she adds.

The recording process for the track came to life with Mumbai-based artist sudan on production duties who added an indie-rock touch to Pruthvi’s elegant vocals that sit cushioned on a consistent groove. Visual artist Pranav Marde perfectly captures the essence of the song through his imagery too. More from her below.