ML Backstage

ML Backstage

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ML Backstage episodes

  • Orion - Let Your Light Shine
    "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:
    - Upcoming Music Updates (Positively Arts Masterclass, Houseplants Release Show, Summer Melodies at Uncommons, National Anthem for the Las Vegas Aviators at the Las Vegas Ballpark)
    - "Orion" Song Breakdown (nobigdyl song reference, Logic Pro Drum Kit)
    - Orion Constellation, Nebula & Greek God Comparison
    - Orion In the Bible (Matthew 5:14-16, Amos 5:8, Job 38:31, Job 9:9)
    - Kendrick vs. Drake Beef
    - How we can be a "light" in the world around us
    If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, give us a 5 star rating and share this episode with your friends and family! ML Backstage is brought to you by Sixth Dimension Enterprise.
    Follow us on Social Media:
    Mars Luna: 
    Instagram - @itsmarsluna 
    Threads - @itsmarsluna
    X - @itsmarsluna 
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/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
    Holokahiki Toves: 
    Youtube - @holokahikitoves
    Instagram - @holokahikitoves
    Threads - @holokahikitoves
    Website - https://www.holokahikitoves.co
    Kainalu Kamai: 
    Instagram - @nalumonphotography 
    X - @HawaiianOppa 
    Tiktok - @Hawaiian_Oppa 
    Discord - @HawaiianOppa
    39 min
  • Constellations - Timing Is Everything
    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 Luna's "Summer Melodies Kick Off" show at the Uncommons, and so much more. The episode covers:
    - Mars Luna's Solar Eclipse Week (Constellations Release, Eccentric Artists "Summer Melodies Kick Off" show at the Uncommons)
    - Constellations song breakdown & alternate "solar eclipse" version
    - United States Solar Eclipse experience
    - Solar Eclipse memes & conspiracy theories? (Prophecy Of Jonah, Assyrian Eclipse)
    - Do you think that true love (or good things in general) is worth the wait?
    - Do you believe that the "right place, wrong time" scenario exists?
    - Upcoming Music Updates
    If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, give us a 5 star rating and share this episode with your friends and family!
    ML Backstage is brought to you by Sixth Dimension Enterprise.
    Follow us on Social Media:
    Mars Luna: 
    Instagram - @itsmarsluna 
    Threads - @itsmarsluna
    Twitter - @itsmarsluna 
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/itsmarsluna 
    Tiktok - @itsmarsluna 
    Twitch - @sixthdimensionenterprise 
    Discord - @sixthdimensionenterprise
    Website - https://www.itsmarsluna.com
    Spotify: Mars Luna 
    Apple Music: Mars Luna
    Joshua Luna: 
    Instagram - @lunabjoshua
    Holokahiki Toves: 
    Youtube - @holokahikitoves
    Instagram - @holokahikitoves
    Threads - @holokahikitoves
    Website - https://www.holokahikitoves.co
    Kainalu Kamai: 
    Instagram - @nalumonphotography 
    Twitter - @HawaiianOppa 
    Tiktok - @Hawaiian_Oppa 
    Discord - @HawaiianOppa
    1 hr 10 min
  • one of a kind - Can't Hardly Wait
    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) was planning on being on the episode but he was stuck at work.
    They discuss: 
    - the "one of a kind" single
     - the "one of a kind" and "These Damn Feelings" connection
    - International Women's Month, Women's Day Release and Girls Day
    - "Can't Help But Wait" movie comparisons
    -  whether we think "the one" exists, whether there are multiple versions of "the one" or whether "the one" is simply a myth
    - would we rather find love or let love find us?
    - upcoming music updates
    If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, give us a 5 star rating and share this episode with your friends and family! 
    ML Backstage is brought to you by Sixth Dimension Enterprise 
    Follow us on Social Media: 
    Mars Luna: 
    Instagram - @itsmarsluna 
    Twitter - @itsmarsluna 
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/itsmarsluna 
    Tiktok - @itsmarsluna 
    Twitch - @sixthdimensionenterprise 
    Discord - @sixthdimensionenterprise 
    Website - https://www.itsmarsluna.com 
    Spotify: Mars Luna 
    Apple Music: Mars Luna 
    Joshua Luna: 
    Instagram - @lunabjoshua 
    Threads - @lunabjoshua
    Holokahiki Toves:
    Instagram - @holokahikitoves
    Threads - @holokahikitoves
    Youtube - https://youtube.com/@holokahikitoves
    1 hr 3 min
  • Returning Guest - Surge Jordan (Artist)
    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 so they're sitting out this episode again.
    They discuss: 
    - Surge's current creative journey and life update.
     - the "Groupies" music video.
    - the "Josephine" album breakdown. 
    - "the "Anita Max Wynn" single
    - "Slightly Taller In Person" album breakdown and growth since that project.
    - the next Surge Jordan project
    - if they got haters, and if they would rather prove themselves right or prove the haters wrong.
    If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, give us a 5 star rating and share this episode with your friends and family! 
    ML Backstage is brought to you by Sixth Dimension Enterprise 
    Follow us on Social Media: 
    Mars Luna: 
    Instagram - @itsmarsluna 
    Twitter - @itsmarsluna 
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/itsmarsluna 
    Tiktok - @itsmarsluna 
    Twitch - @sixthdimensionenterprise 
    Discord - @sixthdimensionenterprise 
    Website - https://www.itsmarsluna.com 
    Spotify: Mars Luna 
    Apple Music: Mars Luna 
    Joshua Luna: 
    Instagram - @lunabjoshua 
    Surge Jordan:
    Instagram - @surgejordan 
    Twitter - @surgejordan
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/surgejordan 
    Tiktok - @surgejordan
    41 min
  • 2024 - New Year, Mars Luna's New Era
    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 Maui though. In the spirit of the new year, Joshua was able to talk about and give a little preview of what this year is going to look like. Josh discusses:
    - Josh's Hawaii trip, the second Mars Luna Hawaii show at Hawaiian Brians on January 19
    - "New Orbit" one month recap, comparing Mars Luna's
    "Lemonade" with Jeremy Passion's "Lemonade"
    - 2023 Holiday Recap
    - Summarize 2023 in one word
    - What's next for Mars Luna?
    If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, give us a 5 star rating and share this episode with your friends and family! ML Backstage is brought to you by Sixth Dimension Enterprise.
    Follow us on Social Media:
    Mars Luna: 
    Instagram - @itsmarsluna 
    Threads - @itsmarsluna
    X - @itsmarsluna 
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/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
    Holokahiki Toves: 
    Youtube - @holokahikitoves
    Instagram - @holokahikitoves
    Threads - @holokahikitoves
    Website - https://www.holokahikitoves.co
    Kainalu Kamai: 
    Instagram - @nalumonphotography 
    X - @HawaiianOppa 
    Tiktok - @Hawaiian_Oppa 
    Discord - @HawaiianOppa
    32 min
  • Cosmic Casanova Winter - End Of 2023 Vibe Check & Recap
    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 length. Josh discusses:
    - "New Orbit" release & reactions
    - "New Orbit" forgotten facts: "Give Us A Try" became "The Hero", Stardust became "Aura" and "What You Gonna Do?" became "DO 4 LOVE"
    - Stances on the holiday season & traditions
    - Highlights & Lowlights of 2023
    - things to hope for in 2024
    If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, give us a 5 star rating and share this episode with your friends and family!
    ML Backstage is brought to you by Sixth Dimension Enterprise.
    Follow us on Social Media:
    Mars Luna: 
    Instagram - @itsmarsluna 
    Threads - @itsmarsluna
    X - @itsmarsluna 
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/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
    Holokahiki Toves: 
    Youtube - @holokahikitoves
    Instagram - @holokahikitoves
    Threads - @holokahikitoves
    Website - https://www.holokahikitoves.co
    Kainalu Kamai: 
    Instagram - @nalumonphotography 
    X - @HawaiianOppa 
    Tiktok - @Hawaiian_Oppa 
    Discord - @HawaiianOppa
    33 min
  • New Orbit - New Love, Processing External Changes

    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 "New Orbit", this episode previews the latest album updates. "New Orbit" is set to release some time in December. The boys discuss:

    - Holo's trip to Vegas
    - "New Orbit" album updates
    - breakdowns of the "New Orbit" non-singles "Lemonade", "DO 4 LOVE", "These Damn Feelings", "Take It Slow", "Aura", "one of a kind", "Tangible Affection", "Start The Fire"
    - Holo's first album impressions
    - if they love the people they're becoming
    - whether they're satisfied with their relationship status
    If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, give us a 5 star rating and share this episode with your friends and family!
    ML Backstage is brought to you by Sixth Dimension Enterprise.
    Follow us on Social Media:
    Mars Luna: 
    Instagram - @itsmarsluna 
    Threads - @itsmarsluna
    X - @itsmarsluna 
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/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
    Holokahiki Toves: 
    Youtube - @holokahikitoves
    Instagram - @holokahikitoves
    Threads - @holokahikitoves
    Website - https://www.holokahikitoves.co
    Kainalu Kamai: 
    Instagram - @nalumonphotography 
    X - @HawaiianOppa 
    Tiktok - @Hawaiian_Oppa 
    Discord - @HawaiianOppa


    1 hr 35 min
  • New Orbit - New Life, Processing Internal Changes

    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 boys discuss:


    - the "New Orbit" pre-release & preview


    - the "New Orbit" concept, symbolism & meaning


    - the "New Orbit" studio sessions & timeline


    - breakdowns of the "New Orbit" singles "Green Light", "Communication" and "This Time", and the ukulele version of "These Damn Feelings"


    - if they would change anything in their lives


    - how do they adapt to change



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


    ML Backstage is brought to you by Sixth Dimension Enterprise.


    Follow us on Social Media:


    Mars Luna: 

    Instagram - @itsmarsluna 

    Threads - @itsmarsluna

    X - @itsmarsluna 

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/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


    Holokahiki Toves: 

    Youtube - @holokahikitoves

    Instagram - @holokahikitoves

    Threads - @holokahikitoves

    Website - https://www.holokahikitoves.co


    Kainalu Kamai: 

    Instagram - @nalumonphotography 

    X - @HawaiianOppa 

    Tiktok - @Hawaiian_Oppa 

    Discord - @HawaiianOppa


    1 hr 21 min
  • Returning Guest - Morgan Wright (Producer/Artist)

    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 creative processes behind the next Mars Luna album "New Orbit", give some previews of what to expect from the project and how they respond and adapt to change. They discuss:


    - Morgan's return update and how everything's been going since the last episode he was on.


    - New Orbit Album Process from Morgan's perspective.


    - Sonic differences and similarities between New Orbit, Lost In Space and Dark Matter


    - favorite song(s) from New Orbit


    - how they adapt and adjust to change


    - New Orbit sneak peeks from Josh's perspective


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


    ML Backstage is brought to you by Sixth Dimension Records:


    Follow us on Social Media:


    Mars Luna: 

    Instagram - @itsmarsluna

    Threads - @itsmarsluna

    X - @itsmarsluna 

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/itsmarsluna  

    Website - https://www.itsmarsluna.com  

    Tiktok - @itsmarsluna

    Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/joshuabluna


    Spotify: Mars Luna 

    Apple Music: Mars Luna


    Joshua Luna: 

    Instagram - @lunabjoshua

    Threads - @lunabjoshua


    Kainalu Kamai:

     Instagram - @nalumonphotography 

    Twitter - @HawaiianOppa 

    Tiktok - @Hawaiian_Oppa

    Discord - @HawaiianOppa


    Holokahiki Toves: 

    Instagram - @holokahikitoves

    Threads - @holokahikitoves

    Website - https://www.holokahikitoves.co 


    Morgan Wright: 

    Instagram - @morganwritesmusic


    "This Time" by Mars Luna: 

    Stream Here - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/marsluna/this-time


    "Communication" by Mars Luna:

    Stream Here - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/marsluna/communication


    "Green Light" by Mars Luna:

    Stream Here -

    https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/marsluna/green-light


    1 hr 4 min
  • This Time - Learning Your Lessons

    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". The boys discuss:


    - Maui wildfire perspectives


    - the "This Time" song breakdown


    - Nalu's 2014 Vegas Trip & This Time Video


    - why it's hard to say I'm sorry


    - perspectives on forgiveness and reconciliation


    - the most humbling things that's happened to them



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


    ML Backstage is brought to you by Sixth Dimension Enterprise.


    Follow us on Social Media:


    Mars Luna: 

    Instagram - @itsmarsluna 

    Threads - @itsmarsluna

    X - @itsmarsluna 

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/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


    Holokahiki Toves: 

    Youtube - @holokahikitoves

    Instagram - @holokahikitoves

    Threads - @holokahikitoves


    Kainalu Kamai: 

    Instagram - @nalumonphotography 

    X - @HawaiianOppa 

    Tiktok - @Hawaiian_Oppa 

    Discord - @HawaiianOppa


    1 hr 13 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…