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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.

Good Things: Glorious rock weirdness and proper retro-soul with which to start 2021

Equal parts sumptuous melodies and indie rock buzzsaw, anyone?

Need a soundtrack for those prosaic city trips? Babeheaven has it.

The West London duo's debut album 'Home For Now' concocts a fetching rainy day mélange.

Jahari Massamba Unit reveals true genius behind jazz-hop experimentation

Madlib's collaboration with percussionist Karriem Riggins provides the Cliff Notes on 2020's fusion wave.

Recorded in acoustic isolation, ‘Force Majeure’ proves Black excellence thrived in 2020

Bassist Dezron Douglas and harpist Brandee Younger’s first release as a duo revels in unexpected alchemy and happenstance genius

Albums of the Year 2020: Wild spirits helped us hold tightly onto humanity

From police brutality call-outs to a new century gospel, artists still wrung beauty and inspiration from a hard year

New Music: Lianne La Havas’ ‘Live at the Roundhouse’ brings the healing vibes

Just in time for your 2021 refresh, La Havas proves that—yes!—the Joni Mitchell comparisons are appropriate.

3 for Free: Some recommended entertainment this week

Two great music collections and an Afrofuturist film series on offer to help you glide through the speedy season

New Music: Yeah, we know it’s Christmas—here’s 4 new sounds to carry you through the schmaltz

The latest project from SF's own Bezier, Bahamadia takes instrumental hip-hop to its limits, and Jessy Lanza's new remix release packs a surprising punch.

It’s Charlie Brown, Mang! Revisiting a jazzy Christmas classic

The 55-year-old special, with deep Bay Area roots, still warms us up—and stays relevant—in 2020

New Music: 5 year-end suggestions for audiophiles (Baby Yoda included)

A maximalist take on Disney+ Star Wars, rare vinyl from Tyler, the Creator, and more to tempt even the most jaded sound snob.