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Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Repetition Damages This ‘Puzzle’

Repetition Damages This ‘Puzzle’

Raul Martinez, Web Editor April 22, 2025

Puzzle’s “Damage Collection” offers listeners a fascinating experience, with eccentric lo-fi beats, ethereal synth and punky elements. The seventh release from Fletcher Shears’s solo project shows...

‘Sinners’ is the movie Ryan Coogler was born to make

‘Sinners’ is the movie Ryan Coogler was born to make

Ezequiel Peña, Staff Writer April 22, 2025

Ryan Coogler has established his name primarily through franchises. After making his debut feature film, “Fruitvale Station,” in 2013 he went on to direct and write for major franchises, such as...

Falling Short of Heaven

Falling Short of Heaven

Audrey Villar, Contributor April 22, 2025

In the modern pop world, mainstream music has become bland, characterised by repetitive, soulless choruses that often lack emotional nuance. Rock band Scowl — fronted by vocalist Kat Moss — deviates...

“Clarity in Ginkgo”

“Clarity in Ginkgo”

Olivia Lliteras, Contributor April 15, 2025

Longtime British indie band Panchiko, which has gained newfound popularity in recent years, ventures into many different genres in their newest album “Ginkgo.” Released on April 4, this is Panchiko’s...

Lyric Theatre brings back ‘Company’

Lyric Theatre brings back ‘Company’

Jackie Cardona, Staff Writer April 15, 2025

  Marriage may be daunting to some, but the UTSA Lyric Theatre’s matrimony interpretation felt more like a show-tune panic attack with hats and jazz hands. The cast brought a musical...

The rising ‘Star’ of the underground scene

The rising ‘Star’ of the underground scene

Cora Marie White, Staff Writer April 15, 2025

Recent internet phenomenon and genre-hopping artist 2hollis subverts expectations and breathes life into the rap-hyperpop scene with his newest album.“Star” has a run time of thirty-eight minutes...

The unspoken promises of “The Last of Us”

The unspoken promises of “The Last of Us”

Christopher Delgado, Copyediting Coordinator April 15, 2025

Pedro Pascal returns as Joel alongside Bella Ramsey as Ellie in season 2 of “The Last of Us.” The latest season picks up where the first left off: Joel has rescued Ellie, and Kaitlyn Dever’s...

Top 5 Record Store Day Represses

Top 5 Record Store Day Represses

Raul Martinez, Web Editor April 8, 2025

Record Store Day is a seventeen-year-long tradition meant to celebrate independent record stores internationally; Record Store Day is also a company based on its namesake holiday. Biannually, RSD produces...

The Feeling is Bored

The Feeling is Bored

Cora Marie White, Staff Writer April 8, 2025

Typically angsty and bittersweet, Lucy Dacus takes a sweeter turn in her recent album “Forever is a Feeling.” “Forever is a Feeling" features thirteen songs and has a run time of forty-three...

Like a creeper, ‘Minecraft’ is a bang

Like a creeper, ‘Minecraft’ is a bang

Olivia Lliteras, Contributor April 8, 2025

One of the most anticipated movies of the 21st century, “A Minecraft Movie,” released in theaters on Friday. Because it is directed by Jared Hess and stars A-list comedy actors — like Jack Black,...

JIVEBOMB - ETHEREAL review

JIVEBOMB – ETHEREAL review

Raul Martinez, Web Editor April 8, 2025

JIVEBOMB has been at the forefront of woman-led hardcore punk bands since their debut in 2022. In a scene dominated by men, JIVEBOMB has earned respect from hardcore local legends, such as Turnstile...

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ brings Irish-Catholic representation

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ brings Irish-Catholic representation

Christopher Delgado, Copyediting Coordinator April 1, 2025

Spoiler Warning: In a two-episode release, “Daredevil: Born Again” brings tense action, emotional depth, a spine-chilling villain and the rebirth of the Man Without Fear. Episode 5, “With...

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