Empire Of The Sun
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ABOUT EMPIRE OF THE SUN
Empire of the Sun, the visionary Australian electronic duo comprising Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore, have been making waves across the world with phenomenal live shows and anthemic smash hits for the last decade as one of Australia’s most successful musical exports.
With Steele’s background in The Sleepy Jackson and Littlemore’s founding role in PNAU, the duo embarked on a sonic odyssey that has captivated audiences worldwide. Since their emergence, Empire of the Sun has transcended boundaries, blending alternative electronica with mesmerizing visuals to create an immersive musical experience unlike any other.
Their seminal debut album, Walking On A Dream, which the musicians described as “a spiritual road movie” spawned iconic singles “Walking On A Dream” and “We Are The People”. The critically acclaimed second LP, Ice On The Dune featured “Alive” and “DNA” and saw the band tour the world. Third LP “Two Vines,” saw the band welcoming guests like Lindsey Buckingham, members of David Bowie’s band from the Blackstar sessions, and Wendy Melvoin from Prince & the Revolution and featured singles “High And Low” and “Way To Go”.
Their chart success extends far beyond their native Australia, with their albums achieving multi-platinum certifications across the globe. In addition to their commercial triumphs, the duo has garnered an impressive array of accolades, including eight ARIA Awards, two APRA Awards, and an APRA Billions Award. With over 5.5 million albums sold globally and a staggering 7.6 billion streams, Empire of the Sun’s impact on the music industry is undeniable, solidifying their status as icons of the electronic music genre.
‘Everything Empire of the Sun is larger than life’ – ROLLING STONE
‘Out of this world.’ – SPIN
‘If this is what the future sounds like, then it’s going to be beautiful’ – BBC
EMPIRE OF THE SUN RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘CHERRY BLOSSOM’, TAKEN FROM ‘ASK THAT GOD – THE LONG-AWAITED 4TH ALBUM, SET FOR RELEASE JULY 26, 2024