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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.

5 times Toro Y Moi shuffled the vibe in a better direction

Before the Bay Area star's latest musical transformation drops, we look back at some of his chill and funky highlights.

Under the Stars: Outside Lands lineup’s out—with some love for the home team

Plus: Sol Blume fest celebrates Black women artists, Space Ghost's 'Private Paradise,' Oakland Weekender, Linda Lindas, more

Stern Grove to Pier 39: Time to gear up for free music season (plus a little juggling)

What's better in the sunshine (fog-willing) than some gratis entertainment and a vibing crowd?

Under the Stars: Emissive’s poignancy, Black Star’s return, Manchester’s Svengali…

Under the Stars is a quasi-weekly column that presents new music releases, upcoming shows, and a number of other adjacent items. We keep moving...

Premiere: B. Bravo’s ‘Fly Bye’ glides to a higher soul plane

New single on Bastard Jazz bumps a smooth funk groove to float around the dance floor, or off into the night

Under the Stars: Strutting through Detroit with Strata, a Jazz Fest dream team…

Plus: Jamie Drake digs up AM gold, DEHD gets a little shine, and Neutrals call out the town square BS—this week's new music.

Under the Stars: Molly House, Monophonics, more artists to support directly this week

Ghost Funk Orchestra live and a passel of tasty Bandcamp Friday faves from Brian Jackson, MXKA, RGL, more

Under the Stars: Mill Valley Music Fest announced, excellent Xyla returns…

Horsegirl reps the DIY rock underground, Curtis Harding soars on latest release, Amber Lewis gets crafty. New music!

Under the Stars: Automatic returns, SF Music Day resounds…

Under the Stars is a quasi-weekly column that presents new music releases, upcoming shows, and a number of other adjacent items. We keep moving...

Noise Pop diary: Three takeaways from the big music fest

Noise Pop 2022 was an overwhelming success, signaling a return to live concerts. Of course, we have thoughts.