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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.
Music

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
Music

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.
Music

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
Music

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.
Music

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
Music

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.
Movies

4 songs Sofia Coppola dropped with startling cinematic precision

From Lost in Translation's pink panties background notes to the Kiss guitar wank that sidelined Stephen Dorff, here's the director's greatest track deployments.
Music

Good Things: 5 relaxing new releases to soothe the soul

KingMost gifts the Bay breezy vibes on 'Pancakes 3' mixtape, sweet sounds from Chico Mann, a new comp from an Austin label dedicated to artists with few followers, more.
Music

New Music: 5 sweet tracks for holiday haze

Rare DM tears into your bicycle fatale daydreams, San Jose's Voluntary Hazing proudly represents for ska, and Grammy-nominated Thundercat pushes upstream
Music

New Music: 3 terrific local acts to support directly

Sci-fi vibes from Salami Rose Joe Louis, uneasy computer nostalgia from Neutrals, and Scatter Swept's wiry grooves
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