ML Backstage

"You are the light of the world". On the thirty eighth episode of ML Backstage,  Mars Luna and Joshua Luna (Josh) recorded another solo episode. Holokahiki Toves (Holo) is at the gym becoming "All gains Ikaika" and shooting his shot with the gym baddies and Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) is at work. This episode is about the latest Mars Luna single "Orion", the great hunter in the sky. Josh discusses: - Upc...

Timing really is everything! On the thirty seventh episode of ML Backstage, Mars Luna and Joshua Luna (Josh) brought back Holokahiki Toves (Holo) for another consecutive episode and after several months, Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) is finally back! This episode recaps the Mars Luna the "solar eclipse version" of Mars Luna's song "Constellations", the aforementioned 2024 United States Solar Eclipse, Mars...

Can I call you mine? On this episode of ML Backstage, Mars Luna, Joshua Luna (Josh) and a returning Holokahiki Toves (Holo) talk about the first Mars Luna single of 2024 "one of a kind", International Women's Month, Girls Day in Hawaii, the movie "Can't Hardly Wait", perceptions of "the one", "The Four Loves" by CS Lewis and whether we rather find love or letting love find us. Kainalu Kamai (Nalu)...

Yes Surge! On this episode of ML Backstage, Mars Luna, Joshua Luna (Josh) bring back Sergio Jamerison, better known as Surge Jordan to talk about his latest single "Anita Max Wynn", his album "Josephine" and the creative process of working on the "Groupies" music video that they were a part of together. Holokahiki Toves (Holo) and Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) were unable to work out the time differences s...

Happy new year! On the thirty fourth episode of ML Backstage,  Mars Luna and Joshua Luna (Josh) recorded another solo episode again. Holokahiki Toves (Holo) is working and shooting his shot with the airplane baddies at the Atlanta Airport. Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) couldn't make it on this episode because his family is visiting him this weekend and he's spending time with them. He's back on Oahu from M...

New Orbit is finally out! On the thirty third episode of ML Backstage,  Mars Luna and Joshua Luna (Josh) recorded a solo episode to wrap of 2023. Holokahiki Toves (Holo) is celebrating his birthday and Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) couldn't make it on this episode because he's in Maui through military orders. Since New Orbit is out, Joshua was able to talk about and reflect on the project a little more at...

We're LIVE! On the thirty second episode of ML Backstage and the seventh episode of Season 4,  Mars Luna, Joshua Luna (Josh) and Holokahiki Toves (Holo) recorded the first ever LIVE ML Backstage episode since Holokahiki came to visit Mars and Joshua in Vegas. Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) couldn't make it on this episode because he's in Hawaii. Since Holokahiki was able to hear sneak peeks of &...

It's album SZN again...almost. On the thirty first episode of ML Backstage and the sixth episode of Season 4,   Mars Luna and   Joshua Luna (Josh)  were able to get  Holokahiki Toves (Holo)  back on the podcast.  Kainalu Kamai (Nalu)  couldn't make it on this episode because he working. This episode previews the latest  Mars Luna  album  "New Orbit" that's set to release some time in November. The...

We got our first returning guest! On the thirtieth episode of ML Backstage,  Mars Luna and Joshua Luna (Josh)  invited their good friend, fellow ninth islander, producer extraordinaire and musical genius  Morgan Wright  to join them!  Kainalu Kamai (Nalu)  &  Holokahiki Toves (Holo) were unable to make it on due to the last minute notice and time differences. Josh and Morgan talk about the cre...

This time, everything will be better! On the twenty ninth episode of ML Backstage and the fourth episode of Season 4,   Mars Luna and   Joshua Luna (Josh)  were able to get  Holokahiki Toves (Holo)  back on the podcast.  Kainalu Kamai (Nalu)  couldn't make it on this episode because he was in the water surfing on his day off. This episode covers the latest  Mars Luna  single  "This Time&q...

2023's been flying by fast! On the twenty eighth episode of ML Backstage,   Mars Luna and  Joshua Luna (Josh)  brought back  Holokahiki Toves (Holo)  and Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) once again! This episode covers Holo's and Nalu's thoughts on the Mars Luna  singles "Green Light" and  "Communication" , the photoshoots for those singles, Mars Luna 's First Friday and Bo...

Happy Juneteenth! Go Knights Go! On the twenty seventh episode of ML Backstage,   Mars Luna and Joshua Luna (Josh)  went solo.  Holokahiki Toves (Holo)  and Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) couldn't make it on this episode due to schedules and time zones. This episode covers the next Mars Luna single  "Communication" and since the Vegas Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup , we had a impromptu seg...

So you're saying there's a chance?! On the twenty sixth episode of ML Backstage and the first episode of Season 4,   Mars Luna and   Joshua Luna (Josh)  were able to get  Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) back on the podcast.  Holokahiki Toves (Holo)  couldn't make it on this episode because he has to work the graveyard shift at the Atlanta Airport and he was asleep while filming this episode. This...

We're living our best life now! On the twenty fifth episode of ML Backstage, Mars Luna and Joshua Luna (Josh) invited their good friend, the "Johnny Cash Of Rap", Nick Velasquez aka Roman to join them! Regular co-hosts Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) & Holokahiki Toves (Holo) were unable to make this episode due to time differences. Josh and Nick talk about their collaborations on the songs...

We're caught up in our damn feelings again! On the twenty fourth episode of ML Backstage, the MJ episode,  Mars Luna and   Joshua Luna (Josh)  were able to get  Kainalu Kamai (Nalu)  to appear for the full episode.  Holokahiki Toves (Holo)  couldn't make it on this episode because the episode was recorded around 11 PM EST and it was past his bedtime. This episode covers the first Mars Luna...

What will you do for love? On the twenty third episode of ML Backstage, the MJ episode, Mars Luna and Joshua Luna (Josh) were able to get Holokahiki Toves  (Holo) to appear on his second podcast in a row this year. Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) made it on this episode at the very end but he definitely made his presence felt. Since it is Cosmic Casanova SZN for Mars Luna , we set up a little game show...

Happy new year! On the twenty second episode of ML Backstage, we got the original Orion's Belt back again! Mars Luna and Joshua Luna (Josh) were able to bring back Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) and Holokahiki Toves (Holo) makes his long awaited return after going through a transitionary period in his life. It is the end of interlude SZN for Mars Luna , and he released his latest single "Memories" on Decemb...

This episode was two months in the making. We got a special guest! On this episode of ML Backstage , Mars Luna , Joshua Luna (Josh) bring on " The Most Underrated Rapper Ever " Hector Martinez aka Manny Martinez who released his debut album " Doble Filo ". Mars and Josh worked on the song " 4 Letter Word " for that album. Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) could not make it on this episode due to work conflicts...

Mars Luna's odyssey is officially headed towards the sun. On the twentieth episode of ML Backstage, Mars Luna, Joshua Luna (Josh) bring back Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) to talk about the surprise Mars Luna double single "Icarus" that is out now on all streaming platforms. They reflect on the duality of time and the perils of soaring way too close to the sun. Holokahiki Toves (Holo) is still on hiatus sin...

Ladies and gentlemen, it looks like we're riding solo again! On the nineteenth episode of ML Backstage it's just Mars Luna and Joshua Luna (Josh) for the second time, back in Vegas this time. Disclaimer: this was originally supposed to be a special guest episode but outside circumstances forced a pivot. but Holokahiki Toves (Holo) , Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) missed another episode due to life transitio...

We're riding solo today! On the eighteenth episode of ML Backstage it's just Mars Luna and Joshua Luna (Josh) on deck, live from Hawaii Nei! Disclaimer: this was originally supposed to be a live episode with everyone but Holokahiki Toves (Holo) , Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) and Scott Yago (Scott) were not able to make it for this one due to life transitions and scheduling issues. Josh discusses: - His 11...

The dog days are over! On the seventeenth episode of ML Backstage, we got the original Orion's Belt back again! Mars Luna , Joshua Luna (Josh) , Holokahiki Toves (Holo) and Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) return once again, Scott Yago (Scott) makes a cameo in a separate video that is included in this episode.  It is interlude SZN for Mars Luna , the dog days are over, and he released his latest EP "Siri...

The whole squad is going treasure hunting! Well, sort of. On the sixteenth episode of ML Backstage, we got everybody back again! Mars Luna , Joshua Luna (Josh) , Holokahiki Toves (Holo) and Scott Yago (Scott) return once again, Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) makes a cameo in the beginning as he was on the road picking up his mother from the airport. It is interlude SZN for Mars Luna , the dog days are almos...

It's officially an "Intergalactic Summer" ! It's not hot girl or hot boy summer, but intergalactic summer. On the fifteenth episode of ML Backstage, we got everybody back! Mars Luna, Joshua Luna (Josh) , Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) return once again, Holokahiki Toves (Holo) is back and Scott Yago (Scott) makes another appearance as a reoccurring guest since he's the producer for this "Intergalactic Summe...

Special guest alert! On this episode of ML Backstage, Mars Luna, Joshua Luna (Josh) & Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) bring on Mr. "Slightly Taller In Person" Sergio Jamerison aka Surge Jordan who is coming off the heels of the Vegas show of his "Fan Appreciation Tour". As mentioned last month, Holokahiki Toves (Holo) is out for this episode but he'll back for next month's episode in the summer.  Th...