John-Paul Shiver
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.
New Music: Support these excellent artists directly this week
Sitka Sun, Bézier, Juju, Danielle de Picciotto, Terry Gross (not that one), and more for Bandcamp Friday
New Music: 13 terrific-sounding releases on our list right now
Madlib, Arlo Parks, The Weather Station, J-Dilla, more recent and forthcoming releases that shine up 2021.
New Music: With ‘Family Album,’ Lia Ices marries Laurel Canyon to Wine Country
Written in Sonoma as she became a new mom, album supplies a bonny cluster of psychedelic-tinged Americana
‘One Night in Miami’: a Black vision of freedom’s meaning
Regina King's prescient movie depicts a transformative meeting of four Black culture geniuses
New Music: Clarity, tenderness mark Kelly McFarling’s twangy ‘Delicate’
In new single, the local alt-folk singer-songwriter feels out the power and limitations of words today.
New Music: Oakland’s Brijean breezes in with tropicalia-tinged gossamer pop
On forthcoming 'Feelings,' the duo float on percussive accents, dreamy atmospheres, and relaxed vocals.
Out of the Crate: Three heavyweight flashbacks you need on vinyl
Worship at the altars of Teena Marie and PJ Harvey—and experience the post-punk and reggae mash-up that is the New Age Steppers.
Oops, I missed it: A critic’s 2020 regrets
The stand-outs we stood up, from the 30th anniversary of 'Do The Right Thing' to the sounds of Dave Aju, Dehd, and Victoria Monet.
New Music: BBE tribute album explores Bowie’s Black sonic inspirations
Plus: Nubiyan Twist's hard-hitting Afrobeat promises, Beatchild's look back, other fresh tunes to kickstart your week.
Good Things: Glorious rock weirdness and proper retro-soul with which to start 2021
Equal parts sumptuous melodies and indie rock buzzsaw, anyone?
