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John-Paul Shiver

John-Paul Shiver
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John-Paul Shiver has been contributing to 48 Hills since 2019. His work as an experienced music journalist and pop culture commentator has appeared in the Wire, Resident Advisor, SF Weekly, Bandcamp Daily, PulpLab, AFROPUNK, and Drowned In Sound.

Under the Stars: Welcome to the Womack Sisters era

A stunning musical legacy comes through. Plus: Rediscovering Rocketship, Jesse Appelman's 'newgrass,' RIP Bob Power, more

Under the Stars: Welcome to the vibe edition

Buckle up for the je ne sais quoi, with GENA, Cuzco, Mild Universe, Octo Octa, Space Ghost, Outside Lands, more.

Under the Stars: We could all use some funky Detroit grooves about now

Plus: New music from Slope114 and The Reds, Pinks, and Purples; classic prog-rock from Brian Auger, Sessa at Rickshaw, more

Under the Stars: Thank you and goodbye, Sr. Willie Colón

Plus: March gigs from The Kitchenettes and Maria BC, Satya bids adieu, John Tejada's latest interlocking rhythms.

Under the Stars: Goldie’s ‘Timeless’—and what it meant for 1990s Bay Area drum and bass

Plus: The time has come for local vibe merchants 37 Houses, Lolo Zouaï's Sunset sensibilities, more.

Noise Pop Diary: Wrapping up a stellar fest, with Sun Ra Arkestra magic

By celebrating local talent and venues (with a sprinkling of cosmic legends), Noise Pop grew exponentially this year.

Noise Pop Diary: Illuminati Hotties caped for BOTH, Orcutt Shelley Miller thrilled the dudes

Free show from tenderpunk faves erased the condos closing in; avant-rock trio took the beards on wild rides at GAMH.

Noise Pop Diary: SML cooked at SFJAZZ—all sauce, no Butterss

One key player was missing, but the LA-based future jazz outfit heated up Joe Henderson Lab just fine.

Under the Stars: Carlos Niño & Friends deliver a glad-to-be-alive moment

Plus: Celebrate 50 years of San Francisco punk at Mabuhay Gardens, DJ Sep hits The Riptide, more.

Noise Pop Diary: Cindy scored the reconnections, New Jazz Underground went for gold

33rd indie music fest kicked off on a Bay Area high note, with friendly vibes and winning sounds.