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Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

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Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

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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...

A ‘Momento’ to remember

A ‘Momento’ to remember

Riley Carroll, Arts & Life Editor April 5, 2023

For the first time in five years, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees of Depeche Mode are back on the road. The band’s Momento Mori World Tour will make stops across North America and Europe...

Beabadoobee from a fan’s perspective

Beabadoobee from a fan’s perspective

Riley Carroll, Arts & Life Editor April 3, 2023

Between opening for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, alternative indie singer Beabadoobee headlined at the Aztec Theater in San Antonio. Born Beatrice Kristi Ilejay Laus, Beabadoobee has paved her way through...

Ready for a late night drive home?

Ready for a late night drive home?

Cesar Soto, Staff Writer April 3, 2023

On Sunday, March 26, while Paper Tiger was in the midst of hosting a cancer treatment benefit show, there was also a hidden gem of a show happening on the side stage. Being one of the venue’s hottest...

Feeling the ‘Timesheet Blues’

Feeling the ‘Timesheet Blues’

Cesar Soto, Staff Writer March 7, 2023

San Antonio band Retro Cowgirl put on a show on Friday, March 3, promoting the release of their upcoming single, “Timesheet Blues.” Accompanied by special guests Floats and Flight by Nothing, Paper...

A psychedelic experience at the Paper Tiger

A psychedelic experience at the Paper Tiger

Cesar Soto, Staff Writer February 28, 2023

Rating: 4/5 stars Coming to San Antonio as part of their “Jukebox Tour,” psychedelic-indie band Inner Wave brought a dreamlike experience to the Paper Tiger on Feb. 23, continuing a great year of...

Spreading ‘luv’ in San Antonio

Spreading ‘luv’ in San Antonio

Cesar Soto, Staff Writer February 21, 2023

Rating: 4 stars Rappers JID and Smino brought their sold-out co-headlining show to San Antonio on Feb. 15. With both artists coming out of 2022 highly successful, the “Luv is 4ever Tour” gave them...

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...

‘Si ayer fuera hoy’

‘Si ayer fuera hoy’

Regina Robert, Staff Writer February 7, 2023

Disclaimer: Morat was interviewed by The Paisano in their native language. English translations will follow Spanish quotes in parenthesis. “Musica de banda, de instrumentos,” (Band music with instruments),...

The Southwest is more of Moxie’s speed

The Southwest is more of Moxie’s speed

Cesar Soto, Staff Writer January 30, 2023

For the first time ever, Vermont-based band Moxie came to San Antonio for a show at the Paper Tiger on Thursday, Jan. 5. Joined by The Irons and Floats, this was the first concert of the year for most...

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...

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