Rico Nasty

Rico Nasty plays Paper Tiger on Friday, October 16, as part of the Resound Presents series. It's a single-bill night, so she's the only name on the poster. If you've been following her, you know that's how she usually does it—no opening act to warm up the room, just her taking the stage.

For those who aren't as familiar, Rico Nasty is one of the most distinct voices in the rap and punk crossover space. She's built her sound around a high-energy, aggressive delivery that leans as much into punk and industrial as it does into hip-hop. It's the kind of music that works best when it's loud, and a single-artist bill means the whole night is built around her set rather than a long lead-up. If you've only heard her on record, seeing her live is the best way to get a sense of how that energy translates to a room.

The show is at Paper Tiger, located at 2410 N St Mary's St in San Antonio. It's a Friday night, so it's an easy one to fit into a weekend. Doors open at 7 PM, and the show starts at 8 PM, which gives you plenty of time to get in and settle before she takes the stage.

Tickets run from $29.50 to $179.50, so there's a range to choose from depending on where you want to be in the room. If you're planning on going, it's worth grabbing yours early rather than waiting until the day of. Between the 7 PM doors and the 8 PM start, you've got a full hour to get sorted before the music kicks in.