"The guitarist's fingers fly with dazzling acuity, at once echoing John McLaughlin's fret craft and adding his own unique touch, which can conjure the buzzy resonance of the sitar."

"Music transcends barriers, connecting people across the globe through a universal language. Anupam Shobhakar an Indian-American musician based in New York, embodies this philosophy by seamlessly blending Indian classical music with Western sounds."

"A new fusion album combines the Hindustani classical tradition with global sounds. Brooklyn-based composer,  record producer and sarodist Anupam Shobhakar’s Liquid Reality releases on March 14, coinciding with the festival of Holi that embodies the spirit of togetherness."

"Indian-American musician Anupam Shobhakar’s Liquid Reality, set for release on March 14, 2025, coinciding with the Hindu festival of Holi, represents a bold fusion of Indian classical music and Western electric guitar traditions."

"Anupam Shobhakar Combines Indian Classical Influences With A Bold Hybrid Electric Guitar On New Ags Release 'Liquid Reality', Out March 14, Coinciding With Hindu Celebration Of Holi"

"Anupam Shobhakar is no ordinary shredder. Wielding seven- and eight-string fretted and fretless electrics, the intrepid guitarist aims to fuse the technicality of ’80s virtuosos with modern metal influences."

"Mr. Harrison’s instrument was a National steel guitar, and his project with Mr. Shobhakar was a colloquy between two vocabularies full of bending, sliding notes: blues and Indian music."

"Let’s start with the heart of it all – purpose. How did you find your purpose? 

Born into a musical family where the art holds deep significance, I was encouraged from an early age to pursue music professionally."