About Empire Of The Sun

Empire of the Sun is an Australian electronic music duo formed in 2007 by Luke Steele of the band The Sleepy Jackson and Nick Littlemore of Pnau. Their debut album, Walking on a Dream, was released in 2008 and achieved double platinum certification in Australia and gold in the United Kingdom. The album included singles such as the title track, which reached number ten on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart, and "We Are the People," which peaked at number fourteen on the UK Singles Chart. Their second album, Ice on the Dune, was released in June 2013, followed by Two Vines in October 2016. A fourth album, Ask That God, was released in July 2024. The duo received multiple Australian music awards, with Walking on a Dream earning eleven nominations at the 2009 ARIA Music Awards and winning seven, including Album of the Year. As a live act, they have performed internationally and are recognized for their flamboyant costumes and elaborate stage sets.

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