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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: Strap in for Madison McFerrin’s utmost soulful singularity

Plus: More upcoming local gigs from Automatic, Vinyl Williams, and Pearl & the Oysters.

Under the Stars: Buckle up for dream rides with Avalon Emerson, King Britt, more

The Reds, Pinks & Purples riff on 'bands that never made it,' The Ironsides unleash horn swoons... New music!

Under the Stars: Yaya Bey revs Outside Lands engines with “Exodus the North Star” EP

Plus: Salami Rose Joe Louis delivers a funky abstract heater, Say She She calls for earth justice on "Reeling."

Rejoice, Bay Area freak legend Sly Stone is putting out a memoir

The rock-funk star never stopped being part of the zeitgeist—just asked Moor Mother.

Polyrhythms for the people: Saying goodbye to PhonoBar’s Tribe Jazz

Monthly night thrilled devotees of the sacred wax. No bunk tracks!

Promotion force Throwin’ Bo’s turns five with live lineup celebrating Bay resiliency

Founder Eli Anaya reflects on the sound of local support.

Mark de Clive-Lowe and his all-star power trio of the bass-bin electronic jazz set

The pianist, Shigeto, and Melanie Charles bring their 'Hotel San Claudio' LP live to the Ivy Room.

Under the Stars: The regal link-up of Larry June and The Alchemist

Plus: Nappy Nina's singular bars and Bored Lord's bass-grumbling, self-produced LP.

RIP Wayne Shorter—and long live the legacy of Weather Report

Here's 4 songs from the saxophonist's seminal, jam-ready band that will never die.

Looking back on Noise Pop 2023’s hits and misses

The fest showcased a local scene beyond compare—however, there's always room for improvement.