ML Backstage

ML Backstage

By Joshua LunaMusicMusic Commentary
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ML Backstage episodes

  • Again - The Music Industry Broke My Heart

    The title is not what you think it means. Shoutout to Vince Staples. On the penultimate and eleventh "Bonus Episode" of "The Podcast Formerly Known As ML Backstage",  Joshua Luna (Josh) previews the second single of the second "Artist Formerly Known As Mars Luna" EP "Minute Made Mixtape" , "Again" The episode covers:


    - Classick Studios: Slide2TheStu, Navigating the Chicago Music Industry Belmont Seminar


    - Impressions of Mars Luna in Nashville


    - Being in another movie (MY Jesus)


    - Featuring in Surge Jordan's new album "Cinema".


    - Figuring out Nashville's Music Infrastructure


    - Song Breakdowns (Again)


    - The relationship between music and mental health


    If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, give us a 5 star rating and share this episode with your friends and family!


    The Podcast Formerly Known As ML Backstage is brought to you by Sixth Dimension Enterprise.


    Follow us on Social Media:

    Mars Luna: 

    Instagram - @itsmarsluna 

    Threads - @itsmarsluna

    X - @itsmarsluna 

    Facebook - @itsmarsluna

    Tiktok - @itsmarsluna 

    Twitch - @sixthdimensionenterprise 

    Discord - @sixthdimensionenterprise

    Youtube - @itsmarsluna


    Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.itsmarsluna.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Spotify: Mars Luna 

    Apple Music: Mars Luna


    Joshua Luna: 

    Instagram - @lunabjoshua

    Threads - @lunabjoshua

    Tiktok - @lunabjoshua


    Holokahiki Toves: 

    Youtube - @holokahikitoves

    Tiktok - @holokahiki.mp4

    Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.holokahikitoves.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Kainalu Kamai:

    Instagram - @nalumonphotography

    X - @hawaiianoppa

    Tiktok - @hawaiian_oppa

    1 hr 3 min
  • Everything Reminds Me Of You - New Foundation, New Roots

    It's been a while since I felt so alive. On the tenth "Bonus Episode" of "The Podcast Formerly Known As ML Backstage",  Joshua Luna (Josh) previews the first single of the second "Artist Formerly Known As Mars Luna" EP "Minute Made Mixtape" , "Everything Reminds Me Of You." The episode covers:


    - First Writers Rounds & Nashville Performances (Hippies & Cowboys, Get Up, Alley Originals, Green Light Bar)


    - How Does "The Artist Formerly Known As Mars Luna" Look Like Now


    - A Tale of Two Churches (WAY, Shadow Hills)


    - Song Breakdowns (Everything Reminds Me Of You)


    - The differences between letting go of something and just giving up on it?


    If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, give us a 5 star rating and share this episode with your friends and family!


    The Podcast Formerly Known As ML Backstage is brought to you by Sixth Dimension Enterprise.


    Follow us on Social Media:

    Mars Luna: 

    Instagram - @itsmarsluna 

    Threads - @itsmarsluna

    X - @itsmarsluna 

    Facebook - @itsmarsluna

    Tiktok - @itsmarsluna 

    Twitch - @sixthdimensionenterprise 

    Discord - @sixthdimensionenterprise

    Youtube - @itsmarsluna


    Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.itsmarsluna.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Spotify: Mars Luna 

    Apple Music: Mars Luna


    Joshua Luna: 

    Instagram - @lunabjoshua

    Threads - @lunabjoshua

    Tiktok - @lunabjoshua


    Holokahiki Toves: 

    Youtube - @holokahikitoves

    Tiktok - @holokahiki.mp4

    Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.holokahikitoves.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Kainalu Kamai:

    Instagram - @nalumonphotography

    X - @hawaiianoppa

    Tiktok - @hawaiian_oppa

    42 min
  • White Dwarf - Ten Years Of Mars Luna

    This is a reminder that this is transitional podcast for a transitional year, and the transition is nearing its end. Three more to go. On the ninth "Bonus Episode" of "The Podcast Formerly Known As ML Backstage",  Joshua Luna (Josh) previews the first "Artist Formerly Known As Mars Luna" EP "White Dwarf" . The episode covers:


    - Josh's "Nashville Voyager" article


    - Hurricanes Lala, Lowell and Karina


    - How Nashville and Belmont have been so far


    - First Nashville performance opportunities and updates


    - Song Breakdowns (Green Light - Leesta Vall Version, Green Light - OG TommBro Version, Tangible Affection - Version Two, Gone - Acoustic Version, Wolverine 22 - Featuring Lowery)


    - The differences between connection and community?


    If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, give us a 5 star rating and share this episode with your friends and family!


    The Podcast Formerly Known As ML Backstage is brought to you by Sixth Dimension Enterprise.


    Follow us on Social Media:

    Mars Luna: 

    Instagram - @itsmarsluna 

    Threads - @itsmarsluna

    X - @itsmarsluna 

    Facebook - @itsmarsluna

    Tiktok - @itsmarsluna 

    Twitch - @sixthdimensionenterprise 

    Discord - @sixthdimensionenterprise

    Youtube - @itsmarsluna


    Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.itsmarsluna.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Spotify: Mars Luna 

    Apple Music: Mars Luna


    Joshua Luna: 

    Instagram - @lunabjoshua

    Threads - @lunabjoshua

    Tiktok - @lunabjoshua


    Holokahiki Toves: 

    Youtube - @holokahikitoves

    Tiktok - @holokahiki.mp4

    Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.holokahikitoves.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Kainalu Kamai:

    Instagram - @nalumonphotography

    X - @hawaiianoppa

    Tiktok - @hawaiian_oppa

    59 min
  • Belmont Beginnings - Curiosity Vs. Certainty

    It's time to lock all the way in! On the eighth "Bonus Episode" of "The Podcast Formerly Known As ML Backstage",  Joshua Luna (Josh)  prepares for his first semester at Belmont University, recaps everything he did in Nashville throughout the month of July, the one year anniversary of Mars Luna's last album "Final Voyage", being an extra in Surge Jordan's music video for "Billie Jean Bling", the last Mars Luna feature coming up and pieces of advice he would tell his younger self. The episode covers:


    - Josh's first full month in Nashville (Belmont textbooks, auditioning for WAY Church's worship team, A Music City Story filming, Cave Records Director of A&R, Red Bull Jukebox's Songwriting Contest)


    - Final Voyage one year anniversary


    - being an extra in Surge Jordan's "Billie Jean Bling" music video


    - the last Mars Luna feature (Cry by Roman)


    - advice he would tell his younger self


    If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, give us a 5 star rating and share this episode with your friends and family!


    The Podcast Formerly Known As ML Backstage is brought to you by Sixth Dimension Enterprise.


    Follow us on Social Media:

    Mars Luna: 

    Instagram - @itsmarsluna 

    Threads - @itsmarsluna

    X - @itsmarsluna 

    Facebook - @itsmarsluna

    Tiktok - @itsmarsluna 

    Twitch - @sixthdimensionenterprise 

    Discord - @sixthdimensionenterprise

    Youtube - @itsmarsluna


    Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.itsmarsluna.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Spotify: Mars Luna 

    Apple Music: Mars Luna


    Joshua Luna: 

    Instagram - @lunabjoshua

    Threads - @lunabjoshua

    Tiktok - @lunabjoshua


    Holokahiki Toves: 

    Youtube - @holokahikitoves

    Instagram - @holokahiki.jpg

    Tiktok - @holokahiki.mp4

    Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.holokahikitoves.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Kainalu Kamai:

    Instagram - @nalumonphotography

    X - @hawaiianoppa

    Tiktok - @hawaiian_oppa

    57 min
  • Special Guest - Camden West

    From Sin City to Music City. On the seventh "Bonus Episode" of "The Podcast Formerly Known As ML Backstage”, Joshua Luna (Josh) brought on fellow Vegas to Nashville transplant Camden West (Camden) to talk about his music career origins, his relationship with Josh and Mars Luna, his show Game Of Tones, his Vegas to Nashville transition, his 2026 singles Bird On A Wire, Let It All Burn and Vampires, and how Nashville influenced his thoughts and perspectives on the music industry today. The episode covers:


    - Camden's music career origins


    - relationship and friendship with Mars Luna


    - Camden's show Game Of Tones


    - Camden's Vegas To Nashville Transition (2018 - present)


    - "Bird On A Wire" song breakdown


    - "Vampires" song breakdown


    - "Let It All Burn" song breakdown


    - how Nashville influences his thoughts and perspectives on the music industry today


    If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, give us a 5 star rating and share this episode with your friends and family!


    The Podcast Formerly Known As ML Backstage is brought to you by Sixth Dimension Enterprise.


    Follow us on Social Media:

    Mars Luna: 

    Instagram - @itsmarsluna 

    Threads - @itsmarsluna

    X - @itsmarsluna 

    Facebook - @itsmarsluna

    Tiktok - @itsmarsluna 

    Twitch - @sixthdimensionenterprise 

    Discord - @sixthdimensionenterprise

    Youtube - @itsmarsluna


    Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.itsmarsluna.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Spotify: Mars Luna 

    Apple Music: Mars Luna


    Joshua Luna: 

    Instagram - @lunabjoshua

    Threads - @lunabjoshua

    Tiktok - @lunabjoshua


    Camden West: 

    Instagram - @camdenwestmusic

    Tiktok - @camdenwestmusic


    Website - https://www.camdenwest.com


    Kainalu Kamai:

    Instagram - @nalumonphotography

    X - @hawaiianoppa

    Tiktok - @hawaiian_oppa


    Holokahiki Toves:

    Instagram - @holokahikitoves

    Tiktok - @holokahikitoves

    Youtube - @holokahikitoves

    42 min
  • Space Cowboy - The Only Way Out Is Through

    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", lessons learned during their respective logistical transitionary periods, Holo's "90 Day Discipline Arc" IG series, learning how to create with no expectations and mastering the art of self-discipline. The episode covers:


    - Nashville Transition Updates


    - Holo's move to Georgia from Hawaii in 2022


    - Lessons learned during transitionary periods


    - "Space Cowboy" song breakdowns (All These Songs, Light Years)


    - Holo's "90 Day Discipline Arc" IG Series


    - Creating with no expectations


    - Mastering the art of self-discipline



    If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, give us a 5 star rating and share this episode with your friends and family!


    The Podcast Formerly Known As ML Backstage is brought to you by Sixth Dimension Enterprise.


    Follow us on Social Media:

    Mars Luna: 

    Instagram - @itsmarsluna 

    Threads - @itsmarsluna

    X - @itsmarsluna 

    Facebook - @itsmarsluna

    Tiktok - @itsmarsluna 

    Twitch - @sixthdimensionenterprise 

    Discord - @sixthdimensionenterprise

    Youtube - @itsmarsluna


    Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.itsmarsluna.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Spotify: Mars Luna 

    Apple Music: Mars Luna


    Joshua Luna: 

    Instagram - @lunabjoshua

    Threads - @lunabjoshua

    Tiktok - @lunabjoshua


    Holokahiki Toves: 

    Youtube - @holokahikitoves

    Instagram - @holokahikitoves

    Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.holokahikitoves.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Kainalu Kamai: 

    Instagram - @nalumonphotography 

    X - @HawaiianOppa 

    Tiktok - @Hawaiian_Oppa 

    Discord - @HawaiianOppa


    57 min
  • Cosmic Cowboy - Cosmic Crossroads

    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" Song Breakdowns: "Answer Your Call," "Time"


    - Vegas to Nashville transition process


    - Kalihi to Mililani, Mililani to Vegas and Vegas to Nashville transition parallels


    - 2027 Project Photoshoot


    -Nashville updates and first impressions


    If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, give us a 5 star rating and share this episode with your friends and family!


    The Podcast Formerly Known As ML Backstage is brought to you by Sixth Dimension Enterprise.


    Follow us on Social Media:

    Mars Luna: 

    Instagram - @itsmarsluna 

    Threads - @itsmarsluna

    X - @itsmarsluna 

    Facebook - @itsmarsluna

    Tiktok - @itsmarsluna 

    Twitch - @sixthdimensionenterprise 

    Discord - @sixthdimensionenterprise

    Youtube - @itsmarsluna


    Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.itsmarsluna.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Spotify: Mars Luna 

    Apple Music: Mars Luna


    Joshua Luna: 

    Instagram - @lunabjoshua

    Threads - @lunabjoshua

    Tiktok - @lunabjoshua


    Holokahiki Toves: 

    Youtube - @holokahikitoves

    Instagram - @holokahikitoves

    Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.holokahikitoves.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Kainalu Kamai:

    Instagram - @nalumonphotography

    X - @hawaiianoppa

    Tiktok - @hawaiian_oppa

    38 min
  • The Artist Formerly Known As Mars Luna (Side B) - Shedding Skin

    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 with confidence, and who we're becoming as we evolve. Peep the link in my bio to listen to or watch the full episode!


    - Kona Low Storms in Hawaii on March and April 2026



    - "Side B"  Song Breakdowns: "Limbo", "Star Crossed"



    - How does proximity and access shape our perspectives and worldviews?



    - How do we navigate changes with confidence, calm and ease?



    - Who are you becoming as you evolve?





    If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, give us a 5 star rating and share this episode with your friends and family!



    The Podcast Formerly Known As ML Backstage is brought to you by Sixth Dimension Enterprise.



    Follow us on Social Media:

    Mars Luna: 

    Instagram - @itsmarsluna 

    Threads - @itsmarsluna

    X - @itsmarsluna 

    Facebook - @itsmarsluna

    Tiktok - @itsmarsluna 

    Twitch - @sixthdimensionenterprise 

    Discord - @sixthdimensionenterprise

    Youtube - @itsmarsluna



    Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.itsmarsluna.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠



    Spotify: Mars Luna 

    Apple Music: Mars Luna



    Joshua Luna: 

    Instagram - @lunabjoshua

    Threads - @lunabjoshua

    Tiktok - @lunabjoshua


    Kainalu Kamai: 

    Instagram - @nalumonphotography 

    X - @HawaiianOppa 

    Tiktok - @Hawaiian_Oppa 

    Discord - @HawaiianOppa

    57 min
  • The Artist Formerly Known As Mars Luna (Side A) - For The Love Of The Game

    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 "Let Me Out". The episode covers:


    - "Side A" Song Breakdowns: "See It Through," "Let Me Out"


    - "The Artist Formerly Known As Mars Luna" Concept and Disclaimers


    - Prince Inspiration


    - Spotify & Apple Music SEOs


    - Is history sacred or is it a concept?


    If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, give us a 5 star rating and share this episode with your friends and family!


    The Podcast Formerly Known As ML Backstage is brought to you by Sixth Dimension Enterprise.


    Follow us on Social Media:

    Mars Luna: 

    Instagram - @itsmarsluna 

    Threads - @itsmarsluna

    X - @itsmarsluna 

    Facebook - @itsmarsluna

    Tiktok - @itsmarsluna 

    Twitch - @sixthdimensionenterprise 

    Discord - @sixthdimensionenterprise

    Youtube - @itsmarsluna


    Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.itsmarsluna.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Spotify: Mars Luna 

    Apple Music: Mars Luna


    Joshua Luna: 

    Instagram - @lunabjoshua

    Threads - @lunabjoshua

    Tiktok - @lunabjoshua


    Holokahiki Toves: 

    Youtube - @holokahikitoves

    Instagram - @holokahikitoves

    Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.holokahikitoves.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Kainalu Kamai: 

    Instagram - @nalumonphotography 

    X - @HawaiianOppa 

    Tiktok - @Hawaiian_Oppa 

    Discord - @HawaiianOppa

    34 min
  • Returning Guest - Moon.Gee / Introducing - SECONDSET

    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


    - upcoming singles


    - social media's role in pushing creativity and art forward.


    If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, give us a 5 star rating and share this episode with your friends and family!


    The Podcast Formerly Known As ML Backstage is brought to you by Sixth Dimension Enterprise.


    Follow us on Social Media:

    Mars Luna: 

    Instagram - @itsmarsluna 

    Threads - @itsmarsluna

    X - @itsmarsluna 

    Facebook - @itsmarsluna

    Tiktok - @itsmarsluna 

    Twitch - @sixthdimensionenterprise 

    Discord - @sixthdimensionenterprise

    Youtube - @itsmarsluna


    Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.itsmarsluna.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    Spotify: Mars Luna 

    Apple Music: Mars Luna


    Joshua Luna: 

    Instagram - @lunabjoshua

    Threads - @lunabjoshua

    Tiktok - @lunabjoshua


    Angelo Munji (Moon.Gee): 

    Instagram - @apmoongee

    X: @apmoongee

    Tiktok: @apmoongee


    SECONDSET: 

    Instagram - @secondsetofficial 

    Tiktok - @secondsetofficial


    46 min

About ML Backstage

From the publisher's feed

Mars Luna, the Sixth Dimension's "cosmic prince", "space alien singer" and Pop R&B artist enlists his favorite earthlings Joshua Luna (Josh), Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) and Holokahiki Toves (Holo) to…