EMPIRE OF THE SUN

Empire Of The Sun arrive like a transmission from another world: gold armor, radiant synths, theatrical vocals, and stage visuals that make the music feel larger than life.

The Australian electronic duo pairs Luke Steele’s frontman presence with Nick Littlemore’s production and songwriting, drawing on synth-pop, indie electronic, dance, and new wave.^1,2 Their music and visuals work together, giving the duo a style that’s instantly recognizable – no explanation needed.^2,3

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Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore formed Empire Of The Sun in Sydney in 2007 after coming from different sides of Australian music: Steele from The Sleepy Jackson and Littlemore from PNAU.^1,3

Their debut album, Walking On A Dream, arrived in 2008 and introduced the duo’s mix of music and cinematic presentation.^2,3 They followed up with Ice On The Dune in 2013 and Two Vines in 2016, the latter featuring collaborators including Lindsey Buckingham from Fleetwood Mac, members of David Bowie’s Blackstar team, and Wendy Melvoin of Prince & the Revolution.²

Empire Of The Sun’s awards are most closely tied to Walking On A Dream, with the title track becoming much more than a breakout single, earning Australian music honors and later recognition for its long-term success.

• ARIA Music Awards - Single Of The Year (2009): Walking On A Dream won Single Of The Year at the 2009 ARIA Music Awards, one of four awards Empire Of The Sun won that night.^4,5
• APRA Music Awards - Dance Work Of The Year (2010): Walking On A Dream won Dance Work Of The Year at the 2010 APRA Music Awards.⁴
• APRA AMCOS - Australia’s Billion Award (2024): Walking On A Dream received Australia’s Billion Award, which recognizes songs reaching one billion streams across all platforms.⁴

Empire Of The Sun’s biggest songs carry the same theatrical style that defines their videos and stage production. These tracks helped turn the project into one of Australia’s most recognizable electronic-pop exports.^4,6

• Walking On A Dream (2008): From Walking On A Dream, the title track remains the duo’s signature song, pairing a soaring vocal with polished electronic production and a chorus that helped carry the album across the globe.^4,6
• We Are The People (2008): Also from Walking On A Dream, We Are The People moves at a slower pace while keeping the album’s open, sunlit electronic sound.⁶
• The Thrill (2020): The Thrill brings the duo’s theatrical vocals and glossy production into an electro-pop track that feels firmly planted in their visual world.⁶

Empire Of The Sun concerts treat the stage like part of the band’s universe, not just a place to perform. Choreography, saturated color, theatrical staging, and massive synth-driven sound help create their full live world.⁷

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