Empire of the Sun
Electronic · AU · Active since 2006

Empire of the Sun

Shimmering, sun-drenched synth-pop that feels like a psychedelic summer dream. Anthemic melodies and soaring falsetto for festival stages and coastal drives.

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Formed in Sydney in 2007, Empire of the Sun is an Australian electronic music duo featuring Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore. The group blends synth-pop, new wave, and alternative rock, achieving international recognition with their 2008 debut, Walking on a Dream. Signed to labels including EMI and Astralwerks, the act has released four studio albums, most recently 2024's Ask That God, while earning multiple accolades for their chart-topping musical contributions.

Our Catalog4 Albums · 2008 · 2024
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