Q&A: Babethoven on Heartbreak, Honesty and the Art of Losing Control
INTERVIEW
INTERVIEW
WITH HIS LATEST SINGLE, “LOST TO TEMPTATION”, Babethoven invites listeners into the wreckage and release of love turned addiction. Rooted in the raw emotion of piano-led storytelling, the track captures what it feels like to lose yourself in someone else, and slowly find your way back.
Drawing from the timeless influence of Elton John and Billy Joel while embracing a modern alt-pop edge, Babethoven crafts music that’s both nostalgic and immediate. His lyrics live at the intersection of heartbreak and healing, where vulnerability becomes power.
With “Lost to Temptation,” Babethoven captures the ache of self-loss and rediscovery, proving that sometimes the most powerful stories are the ones we tell when we’re finally ready to face ourselves. Read below to learn more about the making of the track, who Babethoven has been listening to lately and more.
LUNA: “Lost to Temptation” is such a powerful, piano-driven ballad. What first sparked the inspiration for this song, and what emotions were you channeling when you wrote it?
BABETHOVEN: I wrote it during a time when I was honestly just trying to figure myself out in a relationship that felt a little too consuming. It started off great, but over time I realized I was kind of losing who I was in the process. I wrote this song after noticing that I had been consumed by an unhealthy situation-ship, and even though it was ultimately changing me for the worse, I still couldn’t let go. I wasn’t trying to write an “emotional” ballad at first—it just kind of poured out because I needed to be honest with myself about what was happening.
LUNA: You’ve described the song as being about love that turns into addiction. Why did you want to explore that kind of all-consuming relationship, and how personal does this story feel to you?
BABETHOVEN: It’s definitely personal. I think everyone’s had a relationship where it stops feeling like love and starts feeling like a bad habit. You know it’s not good for you, but you keep going back anyway. I wanted to be honest about that—not just by sharing the good parts of love, but the ugly parts too. Writing about it helped me process it and move on.
LUNA: Your music is deeply influenced by piano legends like Elton John and Billy Joel, but there’s also a very modern edge to your sound. How do you balance those classic inspirations with your own contemporary style?
BABETHOVEN: Those guys are the reason I started playing piano in the first place. I love how raw and emotional their music is. But I also grew up listening to more current artists, so naturally my sound ends up being a mix of both. I don’t overthink it—I just write what feels true to me. If it sounds classic, cool. If it sounds modern, that’s fine too. As long as it feels honest, that’s all that matters.
LUNA: Adam Castilla produced this track. How did that collaboration come about, and what did he bring to the song that elevated your vision?
BABETHOVEN: I met Adam through mutual connections, and from our first conversation I could tell he was just legit. He understood the kind of sound I was going for—something classic but not overproduced. He helped the song feel huge without losing the human side of it. Working with him was super natural; it didn’t feel forced at all.
LUNA: You’ve said this song is about someone realizing they’ve “lost themselves.” What has your own journey of self-awareness or self-liberation looked like—either in life or as an artist?
BABETHOVEN: Honestly, I’m still figuring that out. I’ve had moments where I’ve tried to please everyone, musically and personally, and it never works. Writing “Lost to Temptation” was me admitting that I don’t have it all together. It was a reminder to stay grounded and not let someone else’s opinion or validation dictate who I am.
LUNA: How would you describe the emotional DNA of BABETHOVEN’s sound?
BABETHOVEN: I’d say it’s just honest. I don’t try to sound a certain way—I just write what I feel. A lot of my songs come from real experiences or emotions I don’t always know how to talk about. So the music ends up being my way of getting it out. It’s emotional, but it’s not trying to be dramatic. It’s just a glimpse of my life.
LUNA: Who have you been listening to lately?
BABETHOVEN: Lately I’ve been into Balu Brigada, Ethel Cain, and some Bon Iver. But I also always go back to Elton John and The Beatles—they never get old. I like listening to a mix of stuff, especially artists who write from a relatable place.
LUNA: Looking ahead, what’s next for you after this single?
BABETHOVEN: I’ve been working on more music that follows this same honest direction. I want to keep building momentum and playing more shows—that’s my favorite part of all this. Performing these songs live and seeing how people connect with them means more than anything else.
