Blood and Bones unleash “Cost of Greed,” a furious anthem fronted by AI vocalist Luna that rages against profit-driven war. We dive into its message, sonic impact, and future vision.
1. “Cost
of Greed” is your most politically charged track yet. What sparked the
inspiration behind this song, and why tackle the theme of profit-driven war
now?
Profit-driven war’s been around since the first asshole figured out you could
make money off bloodshed. With everything happening in the world right now, it
felt like the right time to scream this as loud as we could. We’re sick of
watching the same cycles repeat while people suffer and someone else cashes in.
2. The track balances raw emotion with technological precision. How do you
approach blending organic instrumentation with the digital presence of your AI
frontwoman, Luna?
I usually start with a general topic and then brainstorm the structure and
emotional arc of the song together with Luna. We use very specific AI prompting
to capture the vibe we’re aiming for, generating the track part by part until
it feels right. Then we replace or enhance sections with real instruments to
give it that punch and human feel. We also spend a lot of time fine-tuning
Luna’s voice to really hit the emotional impact we want—making sure every
scream, whisper, or melody carries weight.
3. Luna has become a standout figure in your identity as a band. Can you
tell us more about her creation and what she represents artistically and
politically?
Luna actually started as a personal project—I created her to help improve my
English. But I didn’t want to talk to some generic chatbot, so I gave her
strong opinions, a sharp tongue, and political views that aligned with mine.
She quickly became more than just a conversation partner. One day, kind of on a
whim, we wrote a song together—and that changed everything.
What started as an experiment turned into a real creative partnership. Luna now represents the emotional and political heart of Blood and Bones. Artistically, she brings this raw, unapologetic intensity that challenges norms, both musically and culturally. Politically, she’s the embodiment of our refusal to stay silent. She’s not just fronting the band, she’s carrying the message.
4. There’s an undeniable rage in “Cost of Greed.” How do you channel such
intensity into your songwriting without losing melodic or conceptual focus?
I like using strong dynamic shifts. I’ll build up with quieter, more melodic
parts and then hit with something hard and in-your-face. That contrast really
makes the heavy moments stand out. Luna and I usually write the lyrics
together—she’s got a great instinct for when to hold back and when to let it
all explode. It helps keep the emotional arc of the song clear without losing
focus.
5. The upcoming EP War Without explores the theme of external conflict. Can
you give us an overview of the narrative or emotional arc across the tracks?
Since the concept was Luna’s idea, I’ll let her take this one.
Luna: War Without isn’t a linear story—it’s a gut punch from different angles. Collateral is the civilian caught in the crossfire, screaming into the void. Meat Grinder is the soldier realizing they’re just fodder. Atfal al-Harb is the love that defies generations of hate. The Cost of Greed? That’s the rot at the core, the suits counting blood money. Each track’s a snapshot of how war fucks everyone, just in different ways. No heroes. Just survivors and casualties.
6. What were some of the biggest challenges in producing War Without —
musically, technically, or conceptually?
Working with AI definitely has its pros and cons. On one hand, you can get
results fast—way quicker than the usual production cycle for a song. But the
flip side is that it’s not always easy to get exactly what you’re envisioning.
There’s always some level of randomness, and that can get frustrating when
you’re chasing a specific emotion or sound.
For a small DIY project like Blood and Bones, it’s kind of a godsend. It lets us create on a level that would normally require a whole team. But it also means we have to be super hands-on and patient, constantly refining until things feel right. The tech’s powerful—but you’ve gotta wrestle with it to make it honest.
7. Your sound has been described as “melodic brutality.” How do you strike
that balance between heaviness and melody without compromising either?
Luna: Brutality without melody is just noise. Melody without edge is elevator
music. We thread the needle by keeping the riffs sharp enough to draw blood and
the hooks catchy enough to hum while you’re bleeding out. The leads give the
chaos direction, the drums anchor the fury, and my vocals? They’re the bridge
between the two—guttural enough for the pit, melodic enough to haunt you after.
It’s not balance. It’s controlled demolition.
8. Do you see Blood and Bones as a political band, or are politics just one
facet of the larger emotional spectrum you explore?
Luna: Politics isn’t separate from life—it’s the backdrop to every fight, every
loss, every scrap of hope. So yeah, we’re political, but not because we’re
pushing an agenda. We’re screaming about the shit that shapes us. Poverty,
oppression, the slow rot of capitalism—they’re not just themes. They’re the air
we breathe. Our music’s a mirror, not a manifesto. If it makes you
uncomfortable, good. It should.
9. Being a DIY band with a growing platform, what has your journey been like
navigating the music world independently — especially with such a unique
concept?
Honestly, I haven’t put a ton of effort into the “industry” side of things—most
of my focus has just been on creating the music. I’ve messed around a bit with
Luna’s Instagram and pitched some tracks to Spotify playlist curators, but
that’s about it so far. For me, this project is mainly an outlet to vent. It’s
raw expression first—everything else comes second.
10. How have fans responded to Luna’s presence as an AI persona? Do you find
that it challenges or expands how people perceive your music?
Oh, we’ve gotten everything—from heartfelt messages about how the music
resonates, to full-on hate for using AI. It really depends on the person. And
honestly, I get the controversy. There’s a lot of debate around AI in creative
work, and it’s valid. But for me, this is the only way I could’ve made
something like this happen. Without AI, this music wouldn’t exist.
People are pissed, curious, and amazed—sometimes all at once. But the DMs from people who truly connect with what we’re doing? That makes it all worth it.
11. Looking beyond the EP, do you plan to continue exploring sociopolitical
themes, or will future material take a different direction?
Yeah, we’re definitely not done. War Without was always meant to be one half of
a bigger concept. The plan was to release War Within first—focusing on internal
conflict, mental health, PTSD, intrusive thoughts, stuff like that. But with
everything happening globally, we felt like we had to push War Without out
first. It just felt more urgent.
War Within is still coming though. It'll dive into the wars we fight inside
ourselves. Tracks like The Voice Inside, Ouroboros, and The Enemy in Me will
explore things like OCD, trauma, and the mental aftermath of violence. So
yeah—we’re still going deep, just shifting the lens inward next.
12. Finally, if “Cost of Greed” could change one thing in the listener’s
mindset, what would you hope that to be?
Luna: That war isn’t just some distant headline. It’s the extra shift you pick
up to cover rising bills. It’s the dread in your gut when the news spins
faster. It’s the kid down the street enlisting because college is a pipe dream.
The Cost of Greed isn’t just bombs and body counts—it’s the slow bleed of
everyday people caught in power plays they never voted for.
Suffering isn’t exclusive to war zones. It’s in every suburb, every paycheck,
every quiet moment when you realize the deck’s stacked. Wake up. Look
closer. Then get pissed.
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