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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.
Nightlife

Knob twists and nice people: Sweater Funk returns to The Knockout

Pandemic has us thinking; This crew's whole message about spreading love and happiness? Maybe it's not so cornball after all.
Arts + Culture

Record head catnip? ‘Vinyl Junkie Thangs’ is a treasure trove of funk

Jasper The Vinyl Junkie's new collection for BBE Records makes his wax mastery clear
Music

The smoky, not-country newness of Faye Webster’s ‘I Know I’m Funny haha’

Traditional strummers may opt for that repeated whiskey burn, but Webster's Atlanta sound is not thirsty
Music

Under the Stars: SPELLLING fearlessly works her spells

Plus: Nite Jewel as professional mourner, Theo Parrish's new double drop, and an argument for the hardest working DJ in SF.
Music

New Music: Just-dropped tracks, from in and out of the ‘rock’ box

Helado Negro rides rhythmic alchemy, Ah-Mer-Ah-Su births feel-good alt-pop, and Andrew Rinehart re-works Arthur Russell
Music

Under the Stars: New releases—plus Herbie Hancock’s last concert twirl (?)

Find out how to see the legend live, and revel in new tracks from Kiefer, SanJo's Voluntary Hazing, more
Music

Juneteenth sings: 5 new releases to help you hear the melody

Oakland artist Stoney Creation gives self preservation sounds, while Bandcamp doubles up on ways to give back.
Music

Star-packed David Bowie tribute album is a thought-provoking ride

'Modern Love' is an homage to the oftentimes surprising connections between the Thin White Duke and Black music.
Music

Jazz star Jaimie Branch’s ‘FLY or DIE LIVE’ a timely reminder of resistance

Klezmer upswings, bluesy testimonials, and bombastic electronic warmth define the firebrand's latest album.
Music

Stern Grove’s just-released lineup shines (but you’ll have to be on the ball)

A San Francisco tradition, a brilliant spectrum of artists—and it's still all free, though you'll need a reservation.
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