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.

Movies

‘One Night in Miami’: a Black vision of freedom’s meaning

January 26, 2021

Regina King's prescient movie depicts a transformative meeting of four Black culture geniuses

Music

New Music: Clarity, tenderness mark Kelly McFarling’s twangy ‘Delicate’

January 25, 2021

In new single, the local alt-folk singer-songwriter feels out the power and limitations of words today.

Music

New Music: Oakland’s Brijean breezes in with tropicalia-tinged gossamer pop

January 20, 2021

On forthcoming 'Feelings,' the duo float on percussive accents, dreamy atmospheres, and relaxed vocals.

Music

Out of the Crate: Three heavyweight flashbacks you need on vinyl

January 14, 2021

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.

Music

Oops, I missed it: A critic’s 2020 regrets

January 12, 2021

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.

Music

New Music: BBE tribute album explores Bowie’s Black sonic inspirations

January 10, 2021

Plus: Nubiyan Twist's hard-hitting Afrobeat promises, Beatchild's look back, other fresh tunes to kickstart your week.

Music

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

January 7, 2021

Equal parts sumptuous melodies and indie rock buzzsaw, anyone?

Arts + Culture

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

January 5, 2021

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

Music

Jahari Massamba Unit reveals true genius behind jazz-hop experimentation

January 4, 2021

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

Music

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

January 2, 2021

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

John-Paul Shiver

‘One Night in Miami’: a Black vision of freedom’s meaning

New Music: Clarity, tenderness mark Kelly McFarling’s twangy ‘Delicate’

New Music: Oakland’s Brijean breezes in with tropicalia-tinged gossamer pop

Out of the Crate: Three heavyweight flashbacks you need on vinyl

Oops, I missed it: A critic’s 2020 regrets

New Music: BBE tribute album explores Bowie’s Black sonic inspirations

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

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

Jahari Massamba Unit reveals true genius behind jazz-hop experimentation

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

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