Empire Of The Sun Biography

The Australian electronic music duo Empire of the Sun emerged in 2007 when Luke Steele joined forces with Nick Littlemore who was already part of Pnau. Through their vibrant theatrical visual approach they have established a distinctive position by combining synth-pop with dance-rock and new wave elements.

Their debut album Walking on a Dream (2008) achieved massive commercial success by obtaining triple platinum certification in Australia and gold status in the UK and US while producing worldwide hits with Walking on a Dream and We Are the People. Their first major success led to seven ARIA awards including Album of the Year.

Their second album Ice on the Dune (2013) introduced disco elements through Alive and presented complex artistic concepts and storytelling elements. Two Vines (2016) marked their third release by featuring musical contributions from Lindsey Buckingham and Wendy Melvoin while demonstrating their expanding artistic boundaries.

After a lengthy eight-year absence the group made their comeback in 2024 by releasing Ask That God on July 26 followed by Changes, Music on the Radio and Cherry Blossom as their lead singles. The Guardian music critic commended the album for its successful combination of vintage fantasy elements with modern production quality.

Empire of the Sun stands out through their grand live shows which combine elaborate costumes with dancers and sci-fi visual elements. The artists have shifted their visual presentation after addressing cultural appropriation issues to maintain respectful and inclusive content.

The group has received eight ARIA Awards and two APRA Awards and an APRA Billions Award while achieving 5.5 million album sales and 7.6 billion streams across the world. The band will launch their new world tour in 2025 with festival performances and their Cercle Odyssey show in Los Angeles as part of their lineup.

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