Surviving a car crash is not an easy feat. For Brainwave Records, it was just another bump in the road in owner Ryan McKnight’s quest to share his love of music. McKnight began his record collection...

As corporate guitar stores –— such as Guitar Center and Sweetwater ––– continue to rise, the once beloved local guitar shop has become nearly extinct. With only a handful of said shops remaining...

A mere 10 minutes away from UTSA’s Main Campus, a cozy coffee bar with a unique back story serves frequent customers and caffeine lovers. Thirty Grind Coffee Bar, located in the Paseo Residences...

Located roughly 20 minutes away from UTSA’s Main Campus at Castle Creek Village stands a small store full of hidden treasures. Owned by the lovely couple Shawn and Sandra Pickell, Diamond in the...

San Antonio is home to a healthy helping of record stores, but none are like Music Connection. This record store boasts a wide variety of media beyond vinyl — such as cassettes, VHS, CDs and 45s....

What started off as a question — “What do we want to do with our lives?” — during an afternoon walk in January 2023 evolved into a vision. Owners DezArey “Dez” Rodriguez and Page Pressley...

The Evans location of Gotham Newsstand closed down after six and a half years of business. The comic book shop, owned by Peter Hensel, has officially moved to 10109 Broadway St. The switch comes at...

Located 20 minutes from the UTSA Main Campus, What’s Brewing is a local San Antonio business putting their own unique spin on the everyday coffee shop. They house over 50 pinball machines that visitors...

Little Henry Lee occupies the back-corner makeshift stage of Janie’s Record Shop. Humming fills the sound waves as Lee tests his equipment. Intrigued by Lee’s sound tests, patrons halt their surveying...

San Antonio residents can finally satisfy their insatiable thirst for unconventional drinks. Gravves Coffee is the ultimate destination for anyone seeking a one-of-a-kind experience. Nestled in the...

Tucked away fifteen minutes northwest of the Main Campus lies The Cottage of Helotes Antiques, a quaint store with historic charm. The Cottage sits among several local businesses ranging from coffee...

As a surge of vintage and antique love washes over Gen Z, why not go to the place that has it all? From jewelry and clothing to accessories of all kinds — including real fur cuffs, collars and hats,...