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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Seattle’s storied KEXP tunes in to the Bay: here’s what to expect

March 21, 2024

Radio station's chief programming officer shares what's on their dial.

Music

Under the Stars: Forget Macy’s—look to our musical ecosystem for SF’s revival

March 20, 2024

When I attended Sweater Funk, the iconic San Francisco night that celebrates boogie, two-step, and modern funk—strictly on vinyl, mind you—on March 2, it...

Music Review

Noise Pop rewind: So, how did the giant music fest do this year?

March 19, 2024

Surging local talent, national praise, unusual venues—and a couple suggestions for next year from our music critic

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Under the Stars: Celebrating DJ Stef’s legacy, mourning Mutiny Radio’s end

March 13, 2024

Plus: Oakland's Sucker sees God, Redman peels out with Potatohead People, more great music

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Yes, ‘One Love’—but here’s the real takeaway from Bob Marley & The Wailers

March 11, 2024

His group's supreme musicality can get lost in legacy. Let's take a moment to remember the beats.

Music Review

Noise Pop report: Hailu Mergia shot Ethiopian jazz into stratosphere for adoring GAMH crowd

March 7, 2024

The septuagenarian keyboardist was all but forgotten, driving a DC cab, but he's making up for lost time with fire.

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Under the Stars: Vinyl Williams brought some trippy San Francisco love

March 6, 2024

Plus: Cor. Ece's worthy UK house, Sun Ra meets the Outer Space Visual Communicator, Combo Tezeta takes Eli's, more music

Music Review

Noise Pop report: Seablite grabbed center stage at the Chapel with hypnogogic glee

March 4, 2024

Full of psychedelic alt-'90s energy, the locals perfectly complemented headliner Laetitia Sadier and Broun Fellinis' sax.

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Under the Stars: A quick check-in with the incredible Lætitia Sadier

February 27, 2024

From Stereolab to Noise Pop, she still charms. Plus: chokecherry, Angelo Outlaw, Caroline Polachek, more great music

Music

Noise Pop report: Tommy Guerrero’s psychedelic vamp at 4-Star Theatre was quintessential SF

February 26, 2024

Noise Pop show put the revival of a beloved neighborhood cinema on display.

John-Paul Shiver

Seattle’s storied KEXP tunes in to the Bay: here’s what to expect

Under the Stars: Forget Macy’s—look to our musical ecosystem for SF’s revival

Noise Pop rewind: So, how did the giant music fest do this year?

Under the Stars: Celebrating DJ Stef’s legacy, mourning Mutiny Radio’s end

Yes, ‘One Love’—but here’s the real takeaway from Bob Marley & The Wailers

Noise Pop report: Hailu Mergia shot Ethiopian jazz into stratosphere for adoring GAMH crowd

Under the Stars: Vinyl Williams brought some trippy San Francisco love

Noise Pop report: Seablite grabbed center stage at the Chapel with hypnogogic glee

Under the Stars: A quick check-in with the incredible Lætitia Sadier

Noise Pop report: Tommy Guerrero’s psychedelic vamp at 4-Star Theatre was quintessential SF

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