I’ve never craved Olive Garden more after a concert in my life. Rapper Freddie Gibbs and producer The Alchemist have now teamed up for two albums, 2020’s Alfredo and its sequel, Alfredo 2, which came out this past July. The first was Grammy-nominated for Best Rap Album, and I’m really…
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Chris Brown Brings Breezy Bowl XX to San Antonio
All Photos by Lauren Hernandez 📸 Celebrating two decades in the music industry, Chris Brown brought his Breezy Bowl XX to the Alamodome. It’s his first stadium tour ever and his biggest headline show to date in San Antonio, enlisting R&B standouts Bryson Tiller and Jhené Aiko to open up…
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A Cataclysmic Rapture of Friendshipness at the Paper Tiger
All Photos by Lauren Hernandez 📸 PUP & Jeff Rosenstock rolled into San Antonio as part of their co-headline tour, with a name being just as chaotic as the performance we got – A Cataclysmic Rapture of Friendshipness brought pure punk mayhem to the Paper Tiger. I hadn’t heard of…
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Are You Feeling Good Tonight?
Walking into the Aztec Theatre on September 15th, I knew I’d be experiencing a great show but man, the performance that Durand Jones & The Indications put on completely blew past any expectation I could have ever had. I first saw them briefly at ACL Fest back in 2021, where…
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Maná’s Vivir Sin Aire Tour Starts Off Strong in San Antonio
There is truly no better way to spend a Saturday night in the Alamo City than soaking in some live Latin music. One of Mexico’s most legendary rock bands, Maná, came through town for a two-night run to open their Vivir Sin Aire Tour. I was at the second show…
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Modest Mouse Is Still Floating On
When one of the most innovative indie-rock bands of the last few decades comes to town, you’ve just got no option but to be there. Modest Mouse, joined by Chicago rockers Friko, sold out the Aztec Theatre playing all the hits that’ve made them so beloved in the scene over…
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The Force Is Strong With This Band
2015 was the year that I really fell in love with Star Wars. It was the year of The Force Awakens, a cinematic event that at that point I had never seen such a level of hype for. That opening night theatrical experience remains the most memorable time I’ve ever…
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Happy Gilmore 2 Is the Biggest Surprise of the Year
The long-awaited sequel to my all-time favorite Adam Sandler movie is finally here. I’ve quoted the original Happy Gilmore all of my life – “It’s all in the hips.” “Just tap it in.” “You can trouble me for a warm glass of shut the hell up!” However, when I initially…
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We Deserved Better Than Friendship Island
I was at a bar watch party for the finale of a show that has held Gen Z in the palm of its hand, like few others have. Going off the massive success of last season, this season 7 of Love Island USA had lots to live up to. While…
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Klaus Lee – Thunderballs Delivers A Blast To The Past (Nintendo Switch Review)
I recently had the chance to play the new 2D action-platformer, Klaus Lee – Thunderballs, on my Nintendo Switch. While this game may have just come out this past June, it’s definitely a throwback to the platformers of decades past, with its 8-bit aesthetic and retro soundtrack that hits you…