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Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

Westwood Horizon

The student news site of Westwood High School.

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Onstage at the Green Day concert, Mauricio Solanocordero ‘24 and Green Day guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong strike up the opening chords to Knowledge in front of a cheering crowd. In Solanocorderos eyes, his performance takes him another leap forward to pursuing his dream as a successful musician. “I want to have an impact on people, make someone pick up a guitar, you know, not be just another guy,” Solanocordero said.

King for a Day: Self-Taught Senior Performs with Green Day

Bella Yi, Reporter November 12, 2023

Standing on the Green Day concert stage, Mauricio Solanocordero ‘24 sifts through the crowd, looking for his dad. “I couldn't see him,” Solanocordero said. “It [was] like looking at the...

Sitting in front of a metal structure, Daniel Fears poses outside. Fears believes that sharing his art is synonymous with sharing his soul. They have something to give back to me, whether it be music, or appreciation, or good stories, Fears said.

Learning By Sound: Artist Daniel Fears Educates Through Music

Katie Ring, Reporter November 11, 2023

The way you grow up shapes the person you turn into and the values you possess. Daniel Fears grew up learning, and to this day, he still feels an overwhelming motif of education in his lifestyle as a local...

Belting, Austin-based blues musician Lara Price performs at SXSW. A seasoned performer, Price channels her life experiences into her music. I just love music, Price said. Even when its bad, I can still find something good in it.

“I’m a Survivor”: Musician Lara Price Turns Pain Into Purpose

Mayla Montgomery, Reporter November 5, 2023

To be an artist is to constantly explore the dichotomy of having thick skin in an often unforgiving industry and the gift that vulnerability and sensitivity bring to their art. The seemingly inextricable...

Posing at a desk, Lindsey Mackin of retro-grunge band Annabelle Chairlegs sits in her studio. Mackin recently recorded her third album, which is currently unreleased. I remember being a kid and thinking like oh if I wanna be a singer I have to be like a pop star, like that’s how women do music, Mackin said.

Band Life with Lead Singer Lindsey Mackin

Katie Ring, Reporter October 24, 2023

Lindsey Mackin never grew up thinking she was going to join a rock band — little did she know, she would eventually become the lead singer of the retro-grunge band, Annabelle Chairlegs.  Annabelle...

The Rest, the third release from indie supergroup Boygenius, is an astounding companion piece to their debut album.

Boygenius’ New EP Rises to New Heights

Mayla Montgomery, Reporter October 19, 2023

On Friday, Oct. 13, indie supergroup Boygenius released The Rest, a four-song EP that proved to be an outstanding companion to their debut album The Record, and a fitting finale to the album cycle. Boygenius,...

Big Bill band members pose for a promo. The local band was founded in 2011.

Big Bill Delivers Punk to Austin

Sabareesh Dinakaran, Reporter October 14, 2023

Among the vast range of musicians in Austin, Texas, one band is taking a unique approach to punk music. Big Bill is a punk band in the Austin area consisting of Guitarist Alex Riegelman, Bassist Alan...

Bewitched was released on Sept. 8 by Laufey, a well-known artist.

Most Enchanting Songs of Laufey’s ‘Bewitched’

Avi Rajesh, Reporter October 6, 2023

Laufey’s second full-length album, Bewitched, is a symphony of modern jazz interlaced with Laufey’s signature style and voice. While the whole album is an amazing soundtrack and worth listening to,...

Lana Del Rey performs Pretty When You Cry at the Germania Amphitheatre on Monday, Sep. 18.

Lana Del Rey Lets the Light In at Austin Concert

Mallory Milner, Reporter October 4, 2023

As Lana Del Rey stepped into the spotlight at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater, an indistinguishable mix of screams and sobs erupted from a sea of devoted fans. Upon first chord, every audience member...

Olivia Rodrigo, a singer-songwriter and actress, has just released her sophomore album, GUTS.

Olivia Rodrigo Spills Her ‘Guts’

Katie Ring, Reporter September 29, 2023

Pop-star Olivia Rodrigo rose to fame with the hit Disney Channel shows, Bizaardvark and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. In 2021, she released her first full-length album, SOUR, launching...

On The Car Tour, Arctic Monkeys made a stop in Austin on Sept. 15, instilling nostalgia, energy, and anticipation for their new album in the fans.

Arctic Monkeys Pull Through Austin On Car Tour

Rifah Mirza, Photographer September 25, 2023

When the Arctic Monkeys walked onto the stage on Friday, Sept. 15 at the Moody Center stadium, the audience erupted into ecstatic applause as the stadium went dark and the bass of the opening song, Sculptures...

Mitskis seventh album, The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, was released on Sept. 15.

The Music Is Poignant and So Is Mitski

Prima Changwatchai, Community & World News Editor September 24, 2023

Last year, the release of Mitski’s sixth studio album, Laurel Hell, suggested the Japanese-American singer-songwriter’s permanent departure from her 10-year-long musical career. Not only did various...

Claire Rosinkranz is a rising artist, known for her hit singles like Backyard Boy. She is on the way to release her first album and has been dropping songs from the album as a sneak peek.

Sneak Peek Into Claire Rosinkranz’s First Album, ‘Just Because’

Jia Chun, Reporter September 24, 2023

Popular for her hit, Backyard Boy, and her signature catchy melody with fresh vocals, Claire Rosinkranz has grown tremendously from her first release, Best Friend. And now, she is on her way to release...

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