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

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...

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...

Photo courtesy of Saryvette Morales Cádiz

Mon Laferte shows off her musical prowess at the Aztec Theatre

Saryvette Morales Cádiz, Arts & Life Editor October 28, 2021

Mon Laferte is a Chilean singer, songwriter and musician renowned for her vocal performances and musical versatility. Her discography spans a total of six albums in which she has composed songs in a wide...

Gambino is a two-time Emmy winner, both as an actor and a director. Photo courtesy of Roger Ho

ACL weekend two: Gambino’s last show

Alex Hanks October 16, 2019

Childish Gambino closed day two of the Austin City Limits Festival with a lengthy set on Oct. 12, playing what he emphasized was his last concert ever. Despite this being his last concert as Childish Gambino,...

Photo by Emilio Tavarez

Indie in a new light

Lindsey Mione October 16, 2019

An indie rock band from Southern California, Bad Suns, returned to San Antonio after two years. Bad Suns’ stylistic performance combines ‘80s post-punk with Elvis Costello's melodic sensibilities...

A performance of hit song “Buy U a Drank”. Jacob Striebeck/The Paisano

‘I’m ‘n Love (With UTSA)’ T-Pain performs at Howdy Rowdy Bash

Jacob Striebeck September 4, 2019

Auto-tuned melodies filled the concert venue Friday night at Fiesta Texas as students packed in the theme park by the hundreds for Howdy Rowdy Bash. This exclusive event hosted by Roadrunner Productions...

Put the petal to the metal

Put the petal to the metal

Alex Hanks March 27, 2019

Alternative-indie rock band “Badflower” took over the Aztec Theatre this past weekend in a packed lineup ranging from “Nothing More” to “Of Mice and Men.” After seeing each band play, “Badflower”...

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