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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.
Music

Noise Pop diary: Funk giants Cymande checked in for the crate-diggers

52 years after wowing the Apollo Theatre, the UK outfit triumphantly summoned all those samples at August Hall.
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Noise Pop diary: St. Vincent bathed Grace Cathedral in heartfelt hues

Indie stalwart carved out intimate vibe from cavernous space, with SF stories and reverberating callbacks.
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Under the Stars: Time to pull out the big bağlama

Plus: Kush Arora rattles, Jon Spencer rocks, Unknown Mortal Orchestra return, Zakir Hussain remembered, more.
Music

Your front-row, backstage, all-around guide to Noise Pop 2025

Soccer Mommy and Flamin' Groovies to Cardboard People and Marika Christine, here are some of the sprawling fest's best bets.
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Under the Stars: Black History Month brings musical excellence to small screens

Plus: Three terrific Mission spots to post up at during Noise Pop (and beyond) for vinyl dance nights and local vibes.
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Under the Stars: Mess with abortion rights? Face the wrath of 1001 Stevies

Plus: FKA twigs' 'Eusexia,' Salami Rose Joe Louis gets it, Broken Clover Records' Spanish gem, a Fixx of Cy Curnin, more.
Music

Under the Stars: And the Grammy should have really gone to…

Plus: Help for LA fires victims, Noise Pop's third stellar drop, Joan Baez strums asleep, an '80s coldwave nugget, more music
TV

5 actually intelligent TV shows we loved last year

From 'Landman' to 'Industry,' drop kick the brain rot and tune in to some of the best stuff on the tube.
Music

Under the Stars: How Japan bumped the groove in the ’80s

Plus: Spellling's spell-binding new one, Mary Lou Williams' 'Zodiac Suite' live, a De La Soul treasure, more great music to sink into
Music

Under the Stars: The still-stellar world of Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe

Plus: The funky free-fusion of Veotis Latchison, Samara Joy spreads vibes at Zellerbach, 19 all-star voices for ACLU
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