Empire of the Sun
Empire of the Sun is an Australian electronic music duo formed in 2007. The duo is a collaboration between Luke Steele, formerly of alternative rock band The Sleepy Jackson, and Nick Littlemore, of electronic dance band PNAU.
Their first album Walking on a Dream was released in 2008. The group's second album, Ice on the Dune, was released in June 2013, their third album Two Vines was released in October 2016, and their fourth album Ask That God was released in July 2024, when the duo announced their return. The duo have won a number of Australian music awards, with Walking on a Dream receiving 11 nominations at the* ARIA Music Awards* of 2009 and winning seven – including Album of the Year. Their are known for their flamboyant costumes and elaborate stage sets.
Currently, Luke Steele performs live on his own, while Nick Littlemore focuses solely on songwriting and production.
About Empire of the Sun
Empire of the Sun is an Australian electronic music duo formed in 2007. The duo is a collaboration between Luke Steele, formerly of alternative rock band The Sleepy Jackson, and Nick Littlemore, of electronic dance band PNAU.
Their first album Walking on a Dream was released in 2008. The group's second album, Ice on the Dune, was released in June 2013, their third album Two Vines was released in October 2016, and their fourth album Ask That God was released in July 2024, when the duo announced their return. The duo have won a number of Australian music awards, with Walking on a Dream receiving 11 nominations at the* ARIA Music Awards* of 2009 and winning seven – including Album of the Year. Their are known for their flamboyant costumes and elaborate stage sets.
Currently, Luke Steele performs live on his own, while Nick Littlemore focuses solely on songwriting and production.
Alternative & Indie, Dance, Electronic, Synth-Pop




