VHS Friday bands catches the attention of many students
Every Friday at lunch, different bands hosted by the VHS Music Department form together to come play at the Senior Lawn. The band “Electric Shadow”...
The local band’s indie rock album defines and expands the group’s sound
On May 27, student band Loop 83 released their seven-track album “Petrichor” across multiple streaming platforms.
The...
Local band Looking West releases their new single across several streaming platforms
The Ventura-based band Looking West, comprised of El Camino High School students Dylan Brehm ’23 (lead vocalist and...
Who are Looking West?
Looking West is a Ventura-based band founded in 2017. Looking West band members include El Camino High School students Dylan Brehm ’23 (lead vocals and guitar) and Owen Neth ’23...
Apparition Coast releases their debut album “To New Beginnings”
On Dec. 10, alternative rock band Apparition Coast released their debut album “To New Beginnings.” Who is Apparition Coast? One...
Musicians share how they feel about the new reality the music department faces.
In the upcoming unprecedented school year, everything will be different. For music students, developing a feeling of normalcy...
The year’s Music Department seniors share their thoughts on the year
The VHS Music Department’s pre-quarantine year was filled to the brim with successes, according to its members and Music Department...
Following Ventura and Buena High School’s joint Wind Ensemble Fall Concert on Wednesday, the music department is warming up for Dec. 6-- the String Orchestra Winter Concert.
"We are playing a number...
![Looking West’s song “I See a Man” was in progress for over a year until it was released at midnight on Oct. 21. Looking West bassist and El Camino High School student Owen Neth ’23 said, “It is really cool to finally [release] a single. Often, when we did a show, people used to ask us if we had a Spotify or any music on it, but we had to say no. Now we can say, ‘yes, we do,’ which is really cool. Overall, I am really happy [that] we are releasing one of our songs, so hopefully, we can get more ears on our music and more exposure.” Graphic by: Owen and Matt Neth](https://thecougarpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/COVER-AH-Looking-West-first-single.jpg)
