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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‘Epic time’: King Britt reflects on the 30th anniversary of Digable Planets’ debut LP

February 9, 2023

Eminent DJ and UC professor breaks down the nightlife scenes that paved the way for '90s hip-hop trio's triumph

Music Review

With audience assist, the Grammys did right by hip-hop and (almost) Beyoncé

February 8, 2023

65th edition of the awards was actually good, celebrating global and essential roots forms.

Music

Under the Stars: Dave Aju speaks in tongues, a techno tribute to Johnny Igaz…

February 7, 2023

Alfa Mist hits all the 'Variables,' and Jared Mattson releases a groovy 'Peanut.' New music!

Music

Jam-packed: 10+ live shows and fests to carry you through spring

February 2, 2023

Sol Blume, Mill Valley Music Festival, Big Joanie, Lalin St Juste, Con Brio, more we're stoked to hear communally

Music

Under the Stars: Lakecia Benjamin pulls jazz saxophone weight, Yaeji readies the ‘Hammer’

January 30, 2023

Plus: Lineup of SFJAZZ-Noise Pop concerts features Nate Mercereau's cosmic duets with the Golden Gate Bridge.

Best of the Bay

Best of the Bay 2022 Editors’ Pick: Great American Music Hall

January 27, 2023

Post-show takes swapped back and forth outside this O'Farrell Street lodestar are savagely San Franciscan.

Best of the Bay

Best of the Bay 2022 Editors’ Pick: Stanley Ipkuss

January 27, 2023

Of the infectious local DJ and musicmaker's energy, we can only say: "Some cats play records, while others be spinnin'."

Music

Under the Stars: Strap yourself in for the C.I.A.

January 24, 2023

Plus: Broken beats return with New Sector Movements, and don't miss the Pharcyde reunion and Big Joanie live

Music

40 years ago, Eurythmics conquered the world with ‘Sweet Dreams’

January 23, 2023

It's as simple-yet-complex as a DNA chain and immediately evocative of a neophyte American cable channel committed to showing music videos 24 hours a...

Best of the Bay

Best of the Bay 2022 Editors’ Pick: Spacemoth

January 20, 2023

Maryam Qudus' hellfire cosmic lo-fi bedlam is best received live, to get the full thwack.

John-Paul Shiver

‘Epic time’: King Britt reflects on the 30th anniversary of Digable Planets’ debut LP

With audience assist, the Grammys did right by hip-hop and (almost) Beyoncé

Under the Stars: Dave Aju speaks in tongues, a techno tribute to Johnny Igaz…

Jam-packed: 10+ live shows and fests to carry you through spring

Under the Stars: Lakecia Benjamin pulls jazz saxophone weight, Yaeji readies the ‘Hammer’

Best of the Bay 2022 Editors’ Pick: Great American Music Hall

Best of the Bay 2022 Editors’ Pick: Stanley Ipkuss

Under the Stars: Strap yourself in for the C.I.A.

40 years ago, Eurythmics conquered the world with ‘Sweet Dreams’

Best of the Bay 2022 Editors’ Pick: Spacemoth

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