![Loop 83s second album Petrichor was released on May 27. Art by: Charles Dwyer](https://thecougarpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Cover-pic-900x900.jpg)
Cougar critique: “Petrichor”
Jane Armstrong
• June 8, 2023
![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)
Looking West releases their debut single “I See a Man”
Alejandro Hernandez
• October 21, 2022
![Looking West performs at Topa Topa Brewing Co. on 104 E Thompson Blvd. in Ventura on Sept. 10. Looking West band member and El Camino High School student Dylan Brehm ‘23 said, “Looking West is when we are our best selves. The music brought us together and the brotherhood keeps us together.” Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez](https://thecougarpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/COVER-AH-Looking-West-band-feature-900x594.jpg)
Local band Looking West jams forward
Alejandro Hernandez
• September 30, 2022
What’s rockin’ and rollin’ with Loop 83
Jocelyn Wood and Sophia Nacu
• June 16, 2022
![Right now its a little chaos because they havent done this in a few years, but when it comes to the show, we do the tech today, so there is a lot of chaos. Tomorrow is the dress rehearsal so they will know how it goes, and by Friday, we will be pretty organized, said Paul Hunt, the VHS music director. Photo by: Belen Hibbler](https://thecougarpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Backstage_1_-900x675.jpeg)
Behind the curtain: the innerworkings of the VHS annual chamber concert
Belen Hibbler, Halle Gentry, Olive Kranzler, and Elise Sisk
• February 24, 2022
![Honor Bands](https://thecougarpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ES-Honor-band-1-675x900.jpg)
Honor Bands
Elise Sisk
• January 24, 2022
![Apparition Coast founder Gage Burgi said, I feel really connected to Relentless. I just love playing the guitar riff for that song. Graphic by: Alejandro Hernandez.](https://thecougarpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/AH-Alum-album-feature-1-2-900x900.jpg)
VHS alum’s journey to new beginnings
Alejandro Hernandez
• January 11, 2022
![Junior Ava Rosenthal shared, “As of next year, we will focus on music theory and basic fundamentals before we get to see each other in the classroom again. We will have zoom calls and chat and try to get together in these tough times. Photo by: Miles Bennett](https://thecougarpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Benefit-Concert-Symphony-Orchestra-Danzon-No.-9-2019-900x600.jpg)
Music in the heart while staying apart
Caroline Marsden and Greta Pankratz
• August 17, 2020
![The VHS Music Department’s pre-quarantine year was filled to the brim with successes, according to its members and Music Department Head Paul Hunt. Photo from: Miles Bennett](https://thecougarpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Copy-of-IMG_3671-900x600.jpg)
Student musicians tug at the heartstrings
Miles Bennett
• May 27, 2020
![The Wind Ensemble II musicians stand in front of the Atlanta skyline after exploring the Georgia Aquarium. Photo from: Kate Marsden](https://thecougarpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/whole-group-900x600.jpg)
Photostory: Wind Ensemble H takes on Atlanta
Tanya Turchyn
• May 26, 2019
![Graphic by: Micah Wilcox](https://thecougarpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/FEATURED-IMAGE-STRING-ORCHESTRA-INFOGRAPHIC-900x675.png)
Prelude to Concerto: String Orchestra prepares for Dec. 6 Concert
Micah Wilcox
• November 19, 2018
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