ML Backstage

What could've been or should've been doesn't mean a thing. On the sixth "Bonus Episode" of "The Podcast Formerly Known As ML Backstage" ,   Joshua Luna (Josh)  and  Holokahiki Toves (Holo) talk about "The Artist Formerly Known As Mars Luna" double-single "Space Cowboy" featuring the songs "All These Songs" and "Light Years" ,...

Going through a transitionary period is a grieving process. On the fifth "Bonus Episode" of "The Podcast Formerly Known As ML Backstage" ,   Joshua Luna (Josh)  recaps the third "Artist Formerly Known As Mars Luna" songs "Answer Your Call" and "Time" from the double-single "Cosmic Cowboy". The episode covers: - "Cosmic Cowboy" S...

In life, you rediscover yourself over and over again. On the fourth "Bonus Episode" of “The Podcast Formerly Known ML Backstage” , Joshua Luna (Josh) brings back Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) to recap the second " Artist Formerly Known As Mars Luna" song poems "Limbo" and "Star Crossed" , the Kona Low Storms in Hawaii, how proximity and access shapes our perspectives and worldviews, how we navigate changes...

2026 is full of transitional music for a transitional year. This this artist era is "The Artist Formerly Known As Mars Luna." Definitely inspired by Prince . On the third "Bonus Episode" of "The Podcast Formerly Known As ML Backstage" ,   Joshua Luna (Josh)  recaps the first "Artist Formerly Known As Mars Luna" song poems "See It Through" and &quot...

This is the most ambitious episode ever done on "The Podcast Formerly Known As ML Backstage." On the second "Bonus Episode",   Joshua Luna (Josh)  brings back   Angelo Munji (Angelo) to talk about his boy band SECONDSET and a few of its members hopped on the podcast! The episode covers: - SECONDSET origins - " WAVs " song breakdown - "ntg." song breakdown -...

In honor of the transitional season of Joshua Luna's life, this podcast is now "The Podcast Formerly Known As ML Backstage." Fat shoutout to Prince . On the first "Bonus Episode",   Joshua Luna (Josh)  recaps  Holokahiki Toves (Holo)'s November 2023 Vegas Vlog "the more things change, the more they stay the same" as he reflects on some of the topics covered th...

This is the last ML Backstage Episode of 2025. On the fifty seventh episode of ML Backstage,   Mars Luna  and  Joshua Luna (Josh)   recap Mars Luna's EP "Coda" , a final Mars Luna 2025 recap, transitioning from Mars Luna , whether detachment helps your mental and emotional state, and how to detach healthily from people or things you love. The episode covers: - a final Mars Luna 2025...

Shoutout to Star Trek. On the fifty sixth episode of ML Backstage,   Mars Luna  and  Joshua Luna (Josh)   recap Mars Luna's EP "Captain's Log" , Captain's Log origins, Star Trek references, favorite Mars Luna moments and the main lessons learned this year . The episode covers: - Captain's Log origins and Star Trek references - "Captain's Log" Song Breakdowns (Don't Need To Wonder [Wolverine 20], T...

Is the grass greener where you water it? On the fifty fifth episode of ML Backstage,   Mars Luna  and  Joshua Luna (Josh)  brought back  Holokahiki Toves (Holo) and Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) to recap Mars Luna's "Final Voyage" outro and alternative ending "Other Side" , Josh's Nashville Trip, Holo's Hawaii Trip, Nalu's Seattle Trip, turning Mars Luna into a fictional...

We dropped a podcast episode on release day! On the fifty fourth episode of ML Backstage ,   Mars Luna  and  Joshua Luna (Josh)  went LIVE with Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) in Hawaii to talk about the acoustic version of the “Final Voyage” song “Together 4EVER” ! Holokahiki Toves (Holo) finished work at 11:30 PM ATL time and decided to sit out this month’s episode. This episode recaps Mars Luna's “Togethe...

It was written in the stars! On the fifty third episode of ML Backstage,   Mars Luna, Joshua Luna (Josh) and Holokahiki Toves recap Mars Luna's fourth and last album, "Final Voyage" , the emotions surrounding the end of the Cosmic Chronicles era, comparing and juxtaposing every Cosmic Chronicles album ( Lost In Space , Dark Matter , New Orbit , Final Voyage ), what music looks like moving forward...

On the fifty second episode of ML Backstage,   Mars Luna  and  Joshua Luna (Josh) preview Mars Luna's fourth and last album, "Final Voyage" , Mars' first gig with Beyer Entertainment and how it alters the short-term trajectory for Mars Luna , the first "Final Voyage" show at Ninja Karaoke for the Go Gettahz Chess Club , a breakdown of the "Final Voyage" songs...

This podcast episode contains 34.57 GBs of intergalactic discoveries! On the fifty first episode of ML Backstage ,   Mars Luna  and  Joshua Luna (Josh)  went LIVE with Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) in Hawaii to talk about the latest “Final Voyage” single “Galileo”! Holokahiki Toves (Holo) is six hours ahead and decided to sit out this month’s episode. This episode recaps Mars Luna's “Galileo” , Josh’s Nash...

We're fifty episodes deep into the ML Backstage Podcast! On this episode of ML Backstage , Mars Luna and Joshua Luna (Josh) introduce their drummer Ryan Castillo to talk about: his creative journey, his relationship with Mars Luna , being a drummer for Angelo Munji's Smile Asterisk, Mars Luna's Supernova and his current band Parkday. Ryan also talks about working for the Vegas Golden Knights. Last...

On the forty ninth episode of ML Backstage,   Mars Luna  and  Joshua Luna (Josh) recap Mars Luna's second "Final Voyage" single  "With U" , Mars heading back outside to perform at Virgin Hotel's Shag Room , how Angelo Munji's one hour songwriting challenge led to the creation of "With U" , the differences between lifetime friendship and seasonal friendship and how each are necessary, and favorite...

An NBA Champ has made his appearance on the podcast! Shoutout the Toronto Raptors . On this episode of ML Backstage , Mars Luna and Joshua Luna (Josh) introduce Raptors legend and the "Wolverine" to Mars' "Deadpool" , Kyle Lowery , better known as Lowery to talk about: his creative journey, his relationship with Mars Luna , his debut LP "Mariposa" and the "Lost In Space" release show at Warhol's L...

Sparkles + Starry Eyes = Red Flags! On the forty seventh episode of ML Backstage,   Mars Luna  and  Joshua Luna (Josh)  brought back  Holokahiki Toves (Holo) and Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) to recaps Mars Luna's first "Final Voyage" single  "Roller Coaster" , Josh's Hawaii Trip in January and his birthday recap on February 13, Holo's Hawaii Trip in February, Holo's Sum...

PSA: Mars Luna is coming to an end, and so is this podcast, this year. On the forty sixth episode of ML Backstage,   Joshua Luna (Josh)  called for an emergency SOS podcast to explain and elaborate on a statement he made regarding Mars Luna’s end game this year. It was a last minute decision to record so Holokahiki Toves (Holo) and Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) sat out this episode. The episode covers:  -...

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! On the forty fifth episode of ML Backstage,   Mars Luna  and  Joshua Luna (Josh)  brought back  Holokahiki Toves (Holo) and Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) for the last episode of 2024! This episode recaps Mars Luna's Cosmic Christmas song  "Intergalactic Winter" , the differences between the aforementioned "Intergalactic Winter" and it...

Coffee and credit cards are a lethal combo. On this episode of ML Backstage , Mars Luna and Joshua Luna (Josh) introduce one of their favorite singer-songwriters in Las Vegas, Gabriel Interrante , better known as Eli Milan to talk about: his creative journey, his relationship with Mars Luna , his debut EP "coffee & credit cards" and his subsequent EP release show at Winchester Theate...

Are you afraid to read the signs wrong? On the forty third episode of ML Backstage,   Mars Luna  and  Joshua Luna (Josh)  talk about the latest "yeet" or Mars Luna single " Halley's Comet" . Holokahiki Toves (Holo) and Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) were unable to make it on this episode because Joshua planned it out last minute and they were unable to figure out a day that works with their schedules and th...

Say Mars Luna's name three times and he might just disappear. On the forty second episode of ML Backstage,   Mars Luna  and  Joshua Luna (Josh)  talk about the latest "yeet" or Mars Luna double-single " Betelgeuse" featuring the songs "Free" and "Gypsy" . Holokahiki Toves (Holo) and Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) were unable to make it on this episode because Josh...

Happy first heavenly birthday, Grandpa ! On the forty first episode of ML Backstage,   Mars Luna  and  Joshua Luna (Josh)  are back in Vegas. This episode recaps the latest Mars Luna single "Wolverine 2" , the "Wolverine" single from the Arcturus EP, the Deadpool & Wolverine movie, Joshua's Hawaii recap in July and the funeral of Joshua's grandfather, Joshua's g...

Rest In Love, Grandpa ! On the fortieth episode of ML Backstage,   Mars Luna  and  Joshua Luna (Josh)  brought back  Holokahiki Toves (Holo) and Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) LIVE together in Hawaii Nei! This is a special episode and life really moves in unexpected ways. This episode recaps the latest Mars Luna double-single "Rigel" , Mars Luna's Cosmic Chronicles Live Performances in June at...

Do you feel electric? On this episode of ML Backstage, Mars Luna and Joshua Luna (Josh) introduce one of their biggest collaborators Angelo Munji, better known as Moon. Gee to talk about: his creative journey, his relationship with Mars Luna, the adventures they've had collaborating and performing together, the pros and cons of specializing in multiple creative disciplines and the differences betw...