On this episode of ML Backstage, Mars Luna, Joshua Luna (Josh), Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) & Holokahiki Toves (Holo) break down the behind the scenes stories, post-release performances and creative processes of the first Mars Luna LP "Lost In Space" (available on Spotify & Apple Music). This is the second episode of two in the "Lost In Space" series. They discuss:

- the origins behind the "Lost In Space" album title, how it was organically created and how the title was an honest reflection of Josh's season of life at the time.

- the post-release performances for "Lost In Space", playing shows with rappers, Mars Luna's band: the Supernova and the official "Lost In Space" release show at Warhol's Loft with Lowery.

- Mars Luna's character transformation, how this particular iteration of Mars Luna was inspired by David Bowie, Holo's and Josh's honest thoughts behind the character change, why Josh colored his hair red to show his commitment to the character, and why Josh felt like he needed to separate his "regular self" from Mars' "Cosmic Prince" persona.

- an extended song breakdown behind each "Lost In Space" song and separating them into two sections: a "love" portion - Didn't Know, Good Girl, Nothing But Trouble, The Villain, Selfish, How Can I Live Without You, and a "life" portion - Open The Door, Run, Drift, Dwelling In The Cellar, Mama Said, You're Right Here.

- the "Drift" music video, filming at Mokuleia and Pele's Chair, how a bug got into Josh's ear during the shoot, Josh addressing his church hurt, his experience with Christianity, healing and finding redemption over time.

- how "You're Right Here" was written about Josh, Holo and Kainalu's good friend Haleh Paschal and the aftermath of her passing from cancer. The guys reflect on the five year anniversary of her death and the memories and lessons they learned from their friendship with her.

- Mars Luna's motto: "embrace your odyssey, embrace the strange" and what that quote means to Mars and Josh.

- what is the meaning of life, what makes life worth living and what do the guys want to accomplish in life before their time on earth is done.

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