Anupam Shobhakar – “Liquid Reality”

Anupam Shobhakar’s new album “Liquid Reality” is a beautiful release that you need to check out. Known for pushing the guitar into fresh spaces, Shobhakar takes another big step here. His background in the Senia Maihar Gharana and his early rock guitar roots come together in a way that feels lived-in rather than forced, showing how naturally he moves between worlds.

The album is one of the best releases I’ve written about this month so far. There’s a lot of personality in how the music unfolds, whether it’s the high-voltage energy of “Anjaneya”, the reworking of “La Danse de Bonheur”, or the quiet focus of “Formless”. Each track has its own charm; the mix of Indian classical ideas with jazz and rock feels like a conversation where everyone has something worthwhile to say, instead of a fusion experiment that’s trying too hard.

“Liquid Reality” lands as a record that rewards repeat listens, because there’s depth and care in the details. If you want to hear where Anupam Shobhakar goes next, follow him on social media to keep up with his upcoming projects in 2025.