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.

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Out of the Crate: Aaliyah series hits a sweet peak, more new releases

September 19, 2021

Celebrating a decade of local label DOMEOFDOOM's cassette tapes, a groovy Parliament-Funkadelic offshoot...

Music

Under the Stars: St. Vincent, Thao, Eris Drew, more musical highlights

September 15, 2021

A funky new release from KAAM and Andy Schauf's live show are among this week's releases and appearances.

Music

Funkier than ‘Super Freak’: 6 enduring flashes of Rick James’ genius

September 12, 2021

A new doc explores the star's wild, conflicted life. Here are the songs that immortalize his talent

Music

Under the Stars: La Doña shines, Kelly Lee Owens breaks through

September 7, 2021

Plus: A Mexican retro-synthpop compilation, 'Entroducing' at 25, more musical highlights

Music

Three terrific artists to support directly this week

September 2, 2021

Rainy-day Oakland jazz, slinky and soulful robot funk, and gorgeously dark rock for Bandcamp Friday

Music

With ‘The Return of Pachyman,’ a worthy dub descendent of Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry

September 1, 2021

Pachy García's latest DIY release shows why he's 'Puerto Rico's emergent champion of rub-a-dub-style'

Music

Under the Stars: Goodbye Bay Bridged, hello four worthy vinyl drops

August 27, 2021

Beloved local music publication takes a bow. Plus: Irreversible Entanglements, Nubya Garcia, more.

Arts + Culture

Saxophonist Cochemea further expands on his Yaqui, Mescalero Apache roots

August 23, 2021

Galvanizing 'Vol. II Baca Sewa' draws on family origins in Southern New Mexico's Mimbres Valley.

Music

Under the Stars: Get hype for the return of Noise Pop’s 20th Street Block Party

August 20, 2021

Plus: New sounds from Fake Fruit and Helado Negro—and an intriguing run of NYE Ty Segall shows.

Music

5 new vinyl scores to soothe your pandemic panic

August 17, 2021

Our dedication to supporting indie artists has been strong—keep it going with these reassuring releases.

John-Paul Shiver

Out of the Crate: Aaliyah series hits a sweet peak, more new releases

Under the Stars: St. Vincent, Thao, Eris Drew, more musical highlights

Funkier than ‘Super Freak’: 6 enduring flashes of Rick James’ genius

Under the Stars: La Doña shines, Kelly Lee Owens breaks through

Three terrific artists to support directly this week

With ‘The Return of Pachyman,’ a worthy dub descendent of Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry

Under the Stars: Goodbye Bay Bridged, hello four worthy vinyl drops

Saxophonist Cochemea further expands on his Yaqui, Mescalero Apache roots

Under the Stars: Get hype for the return of Noise Pop’s 20th Street Block Party

5 new vinyl scores to soothe your pandemic panic

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