Stella Mullin

February 18, 2023

Big Hungry: A pretty good freshman meal

By Stella Mullin

Forming friendships while learning to balance school, newfound independence and starting a band is not a typical freshman experience, and that’s why the members of Big Hungry are so unique.

February 6, 2023

In Review: Mac DeMarco’s “Five Easy Hot Dogs”

By Stella Mullin

DeMarco's newest album, “Five Easy Hot Dogs,” which was released on Jan. 20, 2023, pays homage to the cities he visited; each song was recorded and mixed in their respective destinations.

November 17, 2022

Slipping into the industry: Emmett Malloy’s journey to music manager

By Stella Mullin

“Straight out of a funny, young comedy movie” is Emmett Malloy’s apt way of describing his dive into the music industry representing soft-rock cult favorite Jack Johnson.

November 10, 2022

Isla Vista: alive with the Dead

By Stella Mullin

Dead Set encapsulates the image of iconic rock band, the Grateful Dead, with their uniquely Americana sound rising out of packed backyards and into the Isla Vista night.

October 13, 2022

Three hours with Isla Vista’s native son: Jack Johnson at the Santa Barbara Bowl

By Stella Mullin

The warm, laid-back atmosphere of UC Santa Barbara was captured last week by university alumnus and singer-songwriter Jack Johnson at his second night performance at the Santa Barbara Bowl.