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

Escaping reality with indie rock band STRFKR

Escaping reality with indie rock band STRFKR

Jenna Taylor, Magazine Editor April 16, 2024

  Lighting up the stage of the Aztec Theatre is Portland-based indie rock band STRFKR. Known for their popular songs, “Rawnald Gregory Erickson the Second” and “Kahlil Gibran,” STRFKR...

California artist Enjoy shakes up Paper Tiger

California artist Enjoy shakes up Paper Tiger

Lesley Fuentes, Staff Writer March 6, 2024

As the sun started to set, concert-goers came in groups adorned with accessories like chains and sunglasses. Most were in black outfits, platform boots, leather pants and some even sported liberty...

She made me cry ‘In A Good Way’

She made me cry ‘In A Good Way’

Lesley Fuentes, Contributor November 21, 2023

        As the U.S. leg of Faye Webster’s tour comes to an end, it is safe to say her shows are definitely worth attending. Of course, ignoring the fact that younger...

Bringing a ‘Fantasy’ to life

Bringing a ‘Fantasy’ to life

Cesar Soto, Staff Writer April 18, 2023

Making their long-awaited return to San Antonio after seven years, the French shoegaze band M83 sold out Aztec Theatre on Thursday, April 13, as part of their “Fantasy Tour.” With exceptional stage...

Feel the wrath of the ‘EA Monster’

Feel the wrath of the ‘EA Monster’

Cesar Soto, Staff Writer April 11, 2023

Stopping in San Antonio as part of his “EA Monster Tour,” Atlanta-based rapper Young Nudy sold out the Aztec Theatre on Friday, April 7. While it was not the longest-running set, the venue was packed...

San Antonio wakes up, no stylist

San Antonio wakes up, no stylist

Cesar Soto, Staff Writer February 8, 2023

Rating: 4 stars The Aztec Theatre pit was fully packed for Atlanta-based artist, Destroy Lonely on Tuesday, Jan. 24. The rapper stopped in San Antonio as part of his “No Stylist Tour,” which has...

Beach Fossils play to a wild sold-out crowd at the Paper Tiger

Beach Fossils play to a wild sold-out crowd at the Paper Tiger

Cesar Soto, Staff Writer December 6, 2022

Rating: 4 stars Making a one-off appearance in San Antonio, Beach Fossils came to town to headline a sold-out show at the Paper Tiger on Thursday, Nov. 17. Along with openers The Red Pears, Benches...

Barefoot performers of Grammy-nominated band Greta Van Fleet, wow AT&T Center

Barefoot performers of Grammy-nominated band Greta Van Fleet, wow AT&T Center

Riley Carroll, Arts & Life Editor November 8, 2022

Thousands in the AT&T Center waited in eager anticipation as the Grammy-nominated rock band Greta Van Fleet’s stage was completely concealed by immense black sheets with golden screen-printed sigils....

Midnight Demon Club tour brings Highly Suspect and Tigercub to The Aztec

Midnight Demon Club tour brings Highly Suspect and Tigercub to The Aztec

Cesar Soto, Staff Writer November 8, 2022

Making their second appearance in San Antonio this year, rock band Highly Suspect came back to town on Wednesday, Nov. 2 for their headline performance as part of their Midnight Demon Club Tour. Bringing...

Wallows at The Aztec Theatre

Wallows at The Aztec Theatre

Cesar Soto, Staff Writer October 18, 2022

The Aztec Theatre packed in a sold-out crowd on Oct. 6, ready to enthusiastically sing and dance to all their favorite tunes. From the merchandise line wrapping around the venue to everyone being on their...

Knocked loose bring hardcore intensity to San Antonio

Knocked loose bring hardcore intensity to San Antonio

Cesar Soto, Contributing Writer October 11, 2022

American metalcore band Knocked Loose made a tour stop in San Antonio on Oct. 4, inviting with them multiple hardcore acts to open the show. With no barricade separating the audience from the stage, it...

Out of nothing comes the moonglow

Out of nothing comes the moonglow

Cesar Soto, Contributing Writer October 4, 2022

After years of producing the most critically acclaimed dream-pop music in the industry, American musical duo, Beach House, finally paid their first visit to San Antonio on Sept. 22, as part of their “Once...

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