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

ACL during the day time. Photo courtesy of @livingsunshine

Turn up at the capital

Ryan Thompson October 11, 2017

If you haven’t heard of The Austin City Limits Music Festival, better known as ACL, then you might be living under a rock, however, you shouldn’t worry because here comes the light. ACL is a live...

Behind The Beat Sessions: P I N K O

Chase Otero and Enrique Bonilla June 29, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n31CJpRE878 Pinko blend elements of art/math rock with the lyrical sensibility of a disoriented and disorderly english major. Catch them on tour this April.   Pinko's...

Mujeres Podridas. Photo courtesy of Johnny Camacho

The Land in Between DIY seeks to empower and unite city’s youth

Enrique Bonilla June 8, 2017

Near the West side of downtown San Antonio, the auburn sun blankets the horizon. The hums and squeals of amplifiers alongside the chatter of youth echo down the dimly lit street leading to The Land in...

Near Orbit brings fresh taste to SA musical underground

Bronwyn Hartwig June 8, 2017

When looking for a fresh sound and a unique experience in the San Antonio area, you’ll find what you need with Near Orbit. Near Orbit is, as defined by group member Jonah Tafoya, a “collective group...

Photos by Sergio Ramirez. Courtesy of AMEA

Sociologist AMEA refreshes R&B in San Antonio

Enrique Bonilla May 10, 2017

According to her heart break-inspired and softly spoken lyrics, AMEA is a “Resident of hypocrisy and adamant lust,” but on campus she is a sociology graduate student, panelist at  2017’s Music Biz...

Tristan Ipock, The Paisano

Concerts vs. music festivals: Which do you prefer?

Jessica Salinas April 19, 2017

Concert-going is one of my favorite pastimes. The number of concerts I have been to exceed the number of years I have been alive. I have been going to concerts with my own money since I was a junior...

 Photos by Ethan Pham, The Paisano

UTSA student fiddles in band

Ben Shirani April 5, 2017

The Strayhearts, a local acoustic Americana band, released their debut self-titled album. The band describe their sound as “Waylon Jennings meets Mumford & Sons meets Zac Brown Band.” The Strayhearts...

Graphic by Tristan Ipock

Congress moves to curb ticket scalpers

Jessica Salinas February 1, 2017

Ticketing bot scalpers—the bane of every concert goer’s existence. Recently, I found myself on a Young the Giant kick after listening to the band’s 2016 album, “Home of the Strange” on repeat....

Two dancers cutting a rug to the live jazz music. Photos courtesy of Hilmy

Jazz, TX brings sultry live music to the SA scene

Casey Luna February 1, 2017

Swinging Jazz, unique cocktails and exquisite food. Who could ask for anything more? The Pearl Brewery’s first dedicated music venue—Jazz, TX—has it all.  With five shows a week and two shows a...

Local indie band Booty Feet releases first EP

Local indie band Booty Feet releases first EP

Alex Birnel January 18, 2017

Imagine a tiny room packed with 100 people. Imagine those people jumping up and down as if they were trying to separate the floor from the four walls around them. Imagine kids in white, pink and blue lights...

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