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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Under the Stars: It’s gonna be a very The Roots December

November 27, 2023

Plus: Maya Rudolph's Prince cover band comes to town, synth wiz Franck Martin takes San Jose, more music news

Music

Under the Stars: Soaking in the magical sounds of L’Rain

November 21, 2023

Plus: Peggy Gou and Lenny Kravitz made a chill record, Laetitia Sadler comes to the Chapel, more music news

Music

How the B-52’s 1982 EP ‘Mesopotamia’ became a Black radio lodestar

November 19, 2023

Detroit DJs from The Electrifying Mojo to Theo Parrish have kept band's techno precursor hot.

Music

Under the Stars: Dawn of H31R’s hip hop reign, new book gives ’80s R&B its due…

November 13, 2023

Fierce We Are Scorpio debut at Yoshi's, Freight & Salvage welcomes Thanksgiving orphans, more music news

Music

You’ve got Snail Mail: Noise Pop drops 2024 lineup’s stellar first phase

November 11, 2023

31st indie fest will even conjure The Mountain Goats before the pews at Grace Cathedral, besides a city-full of local talent

Music

So, about that new Beatles song….

November 9, 2023

'Now and Then' continues the Fab Four's technological journey with AI, but the video seems strange and sad.

Music

Under the Stars: Oakland producer sndtrak channels sunny ’80s TV vibes

November 7, 2023

Plus: 'I Need A Freak' still bangs from '83, Brian Auger's Oblivion Express gets complete, Emily Afton pays a visit, more.

Music

Big suit antics aside, it’s Talking Heads that shine in ‘Stop Making Sense’

November 3, 2023

40th anniversary re-release of Jonathan Demme's concert film reminds that the band never got a proper farewell.

Music

Under the Stars: Devo bids farewell at 50, RIP the 45 King…

November 1, 2023

Plus: Drum & bass on the rise, Aretha's stunning '70s streak, Aphrose soul from Toronto, more new music

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Hips don’t die: Try our Halloween playlist for a truly freaky fête

October 25, 2023

From John Carpenter jams to ghoulish tracks deep in the Bay DNA, get the dance of the damned off to a good start.

John-Paul Shiver

Under the Stars: It’s gonna be a very The Roots December

Under the Stars: Soaking in the magical sounds of L’Rain

How the B-52’s 1982 EP ‘Mesopotamia’ became a Black radio lodestar

Under the Stars: Dawn of H31R’s hip hop reign, new book gives ’80s R&B its due…

You’ve got Snail Mail: Noise Pop drops 2024 lineup’s stellar first phase

So, about that new Beatles song….

Under the Stars: Oakland producer sndtrak channels sunny ’80s TV vibes

Big suit antics aside, it’s Talking Heads that shine in ‘Stop Making Sense’

Under the Stars: Devo bids farewell at 50, RIP the 45 King…

Hips don’t die: Try our Halloween playlist for a truly freaky fête

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