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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.
Music

‘Powersoul’ raises the vibrations in Sebastopol

Kayatta, Erica Ambrin, and Eki'Shola join together onstage in a show of how visibility can begin with sound.
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Under the Stars: On new album, Larry June speaks to what the Bay does best

Plus: Oakland's Dandy Boy Records leads a shoegaze and lo-fi renaissance and a sophmore effort from Big Joanie comes home.
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Post-punk trio Automatic brought the heat at SF gig

Sweat dripped during their show at The Chapel—blame it on the irresistible New/No Wave verve
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Extrasensory awakening? Vinyl Williams unleashes hypnagogic pop at The Chapel

Musical goosebumps, sonic risk-taking.
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Under the Stars: A legendary organist returns, the influence of Angela Davis, more

Thao pays for free at Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, a reminder of Anteloper's brilliance—music news you've got to hear.
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Under the Stars: Jazz institution Marcus Shelby shares new work at free outdoors event

Plus: 2 amazing Bandcamp Friday picks—and a blessing for Blondie super-fans.
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Don’t say jazz: Emma-Jean Thackray leads band into ‘groovy af’ territory at Café Du Nord

The orchestra composer with the effervescent chi traversed vibes, even running into the 4/4 ecstatic bump of house music.
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The jazz musician we needed: Goodbye to jaimie branch

She died last week at 39—but not before the bandleader and trumpeter updated her genre for a new generation.
Music

14 can’t-miss fall concerts, from Grace Jones to Lucibela

These are the tickets, featuring Santogold, Sweater Funk, and the B-52's farewell tour.
Music

On eve of SF gig, uplifting not-pop artist Helado Negro talks his wild ride

Electro-soother shares scenes from 2021's critically-acclaimed 'Far In'—plus, what was on his teenage playlist.
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