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

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...

‘The Estate Sale’ brings satisfying end to an era

‘The Estate Sale’ brings satisfying end to an era

Malaki Lingg, Assistant Web Editor April 4, 2023

On June 25, 2021, Tyler, The Creator released his second Grammy-award-winning album, “CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST” (CMIYGL). After receiving critical acclaim, headlining Austin City Limits and touring...

‘The record’ is a stellar, endearing experience

‘The record’ is a stellar, endearing experience

Mason Hickok, Editor-in-Chief April 1, 2023

The three-piece supergroup boygenius deliver a stellar, endearing listening experience on “the record.” The 12-track debut comes after the trio’s self-titled EP was released in 2018. Comprised of...

Fall Out Boy finally shines again

Fall Out Boy finally shines again

Jada Thomas, Staff Writer March 28, 2023

Fall Out Boy, the popular midwestern pop-punk band composed of drummer Andy Hurley, vocalist Patrick Stump, guitarist Joe Trohman and bassist Pete Wentz, released their long-awaited eighth studio album,...

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