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

Musician of the week: Underground artist makes history

Musician of the week: Underground artist makes history

Adrianne Kristianto, Social Media Coordinator January 28, 2020

Songwriter Snoh Aalegra returned with her sophomore album, “Ugh, those feels again,” in August 2019, after debuting her first album, “FEELS,” in October 2017. A nominee for album of the year at...

Yung Gravy takes to San Antonio

Yung Gravy takes to San Antonio

Alex Hanks October 21, 2019

Matthew Hauri, also known as rapper Yung Gravy, recently sat down with the Paisano to discuss his music, fashion and headlining his “Experiencing the Sensation” tour to highlight his hit album Sensational....

FRITOGANG hyping the crowd.

Are you even listening?

Alex Hanks April 16, 2019

In preparation for their upcoming project “Garage Sale,” hip-hop collective FRITOGANG took the stage at the Rock Box in San Antonio, Texas. Over the past couple of years, the group has accumulated...

Mac Miller on stage

Time flies

Zach Truesdale September 12, 2018

Mac Miller, a voice of a generation, passes at 26. On Sept. 7, artist Mac Miller, born Malcom McCormick, passed away from an overdose in his Studio City home.  The proud Pittsburgh rapper, singer,...

Is 90s Rap Overrated?

Is ’90s Rap Overrated?

Ricardo Rodriguez November 20, 2017

In an interview with TIME magazine, well-known rapper Vince Staples weighed in on why he thinks ‘90s rap is overrated. “Tupac and Biggie, they were the golden era. There’s not a 50 Cent...

Photo Courtesy Julián P. Ledezma

Coming in & coming out: Chris Conde talks hip-hop, SA’s LGBTQ music scene & having a gay time

Casey Luna December 17, 2016

Around ten years ago, our city’s music scene was widely considered lackluster in comparison to other thriving Texan musical hubs like Austin or Houston; but today, San Antonio is in the midst of its...

Courtesy of Mala Luna Music Festival

Mala Luna promises to thrill San Antonio

Casey Luna September 7, 2016

The Mala Luna Music Festival is kicking off its inaugural year with a lineup some of the hottest names in EDM and hip-hop. Headlining the festival is Kaskade, an EDM artist who formerly headlined at...

Sex, Love & Hip-Hop

Sex, Love & Hip-Hop

Jade Cuevas April 18, 2016

Think of the last party you went to. Perhaps it was a casual kickback with friends (and friends of friends). Or maybe it was littered with people you had never met. Drake’s “Hotline Bling” or Travis...

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