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

Taylor Swift’s new album provides double the entertainment

Taylor Swift’s new album provides double the entertainment

Jenna Taylor, Magazine Editor April 23, 2024

Taylor Swift shocked the internet with her ground-breaking double album “The Tortured Poets Department” (TTPD). Swift dropped the first 16 songs off of TTPD at midnight Eastern Time on Friday, April...

Let’s get freaky

Let’s get freaky

Lesley Fuentes, Staff Writer April 23, 2024

    In need of new explosive songs to soundtrack your daily activities? Look no further because today is your lucky day. After two long years, Machine Girl has cooked up three new tracks...

Finding Heaven with Conan Gray

Finding Heaven with Conan Gray

Naydine De La Fuente, Copyediting Coordinator April 23, 2024

After waiting for two years, alternative pop star Conan Gray, known for his top hits “Maniac” and “Heather,” has recently released his third anticipated studio album, “Found Heaven.” Gray ventures...

Album of the week: Alice in Chains’‘Jar of Flies’

Album of the week: Alice in Chains’‘Jar of Flies’

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer April 9, 2024

    At 30 years old, “Jar of Flies” serves as a testament to the greatness of the grunge-band legend, Alice in Chains. Its melodic riffs combine with the band’s eerie themes to...

Psychedelia lives on

Psychedelia lives on

Raul Martinez, Assistant Web Editor April 2, 2024

      Chicano Batman is a living example of how you can fill arenas with Mexican psychedelic rock. With a slight change in the lineup, as former drummer Gabriel Villa is no...

Album of the week: ‘My Life’ by Mary J. Blige

Album of the week: ‘My Life’ by Mary J. Blige

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer April 2, 2024

      Since its release in 1994, Mary J. Blige’s “My Life” has remained a staple within the R&B genre. Its melodic rhythms and powerful yet smooth lyrics deliver an...

Arianator’s rejoice as ‘eternal sunshine’ is released

Arianator’s rejoice as ‘eternal sunshine’ is released

Lesley Fuentes, Staff Writer March 19, 2024

It has certainly been a wild few years for pop giant Ariana Grande. After releasing her previous album “Positions” in 2020 and its respective deluxe version in 2021, Grande ventured into other...

She’s done it again

She’s done it again

Lesley Fuentes, Staff Writer March 6, 2024

Faye Webster is back and better than ever with the release of her newest album, “Underdressed at the Symphony.” The indie singer embarked on a tour playing some of these songs and released the album...

Live, loud and lewd

Live, loud and lewd

Lauren Hernandez, Assistant Arts & Life Editor February 27, 2024

The Butthole Surfers are more than just their wacky, explicit name and hellbent live performances; they are one of the few bands that made it out of San Antonio. Now, 45 years later, their albums are being...

Mac Demarco’s ‘Some Other Ones’ is finally accessible

Mac Demarco’s ‘Some Other Ones’ is finally accessible

Malaki Lingg, Web Editor November 15, 2023

In 2015, Mac Demarco released his instrumental album “Some Other Ones” right before the release of his acclaimed sophomore album “Another One.” The project was showcased at a barbeque where he...

‘Heaven Knows’ we are not so miserable now

‘Heaven Knows’ we are not so miserable now

Lesley Fuentes, Contributor November 14, 2023

After its long-anticipated release, “Heaven Knows” proved to be an instant hit. The album has 13 songs and runs for about 34 minutes. Vicky Walker, who uses the stage name PinkPantheress, exploded...

‘Census Designated’ is ‘emotional and gut-wrenching’

‘Census Designated’ is ‘emotional and gut-wrenching’

Malaki Lingg, Web Editor November 6, 2023

        In 2021, Jane Remover released her debut album, “Frailty.” While the hyperpop album did not gain critical success, it displayed the inklings of something...

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