Ep. 285: Anastasia and Maxamillion Haunt discuss The Haunt’s “Masochistic Lovers”

Chris DeMakes A Podcast

Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

4.9 • 923 Ratings

🗓️ 24 November 2025

⏱️ 67 minutes

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In this episode, Chris is joined by siblings Anastasia and Max Haunt to discuss the writing and recording of The Haunt’s 2025 single, “Masochistic Lovers.” Despite the song’s undeniable pop hooks, it still maintains a solid rock edge, which was especially important to them during the creative process. The addition of guest vocals from Escape the Fate’s Craig Mabbitt elevates the track even further, adding an intensity and depth that leaves listeners wanting more when it wraps after just over two minutes. Tune in to hear the story behind this fan favorite from a band whose future looks anything but painful, with “Masochistic Lovers” proving they know how to make the chaos of existence sound downright irresistible. Chris DeMakes A Podcast is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at ⁠http://distrokid.com/vip/demakes For bonus episode of The After Party podcast, an extensive back catalog of past After Party episodes, early ad-free releases of new episodes of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, full video versions of episodes, and MUCH more, head to the Patreon at ⁠http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com Follow Chris DeMakes A Podcast on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chrisdemakesapodcast/⁠ Join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast community on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/2643961642526928/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:32.5	Hey everyone, today's guests are lead vocalist Anastasia Haunt and guitarist Vocalist Maximilian Haunt,
0:45.3	from the Fort Lauderdale rock band The Haunt.
0:48.3	Together we dissect the writing, recording, and inspiration behind the fan favorite single, masochistic lovers, taken from their
0:56.0	2025 full-length album, New Addiction.
0:59.9	Anna and Max are brother and sister, and it was super cool to hear the story of how these two
1:05.0	siblings started playing music together when Anna was barely into double digits age-wise.
1:15.6	I mentioned that I hear a rock band first, and there's synth electronic elements second, which is not always the case.
1:17.6	I feel that even without those latter elements, masochistic lovers would stand on its own merit.
1:23.6	The song features a vocal collaboration with Craig Mabbit from Escape the Fate, who sings
1:28.2	all the verse two and the choruses that follow.
1:31.5	Producer Kevin Thrashor put together some killer sounds here, and there isn't an ounce
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