Thursday, August 1, 2024

(Pre) Friday Flash(back)

Empire of the Sun, the duo formed in 2007. Comprised of Luke Steele,(The Sleepy Jackson) & PNAU's Nick Littlemore.

Empire of the Sun's 2008 debut album, Walking on a Dream, brought the duo international success and has been certified double platinum in Australia and gold in the UK.

The album provided a number of internationally charting singles including the title track, which peaked at number ten on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart, & We Are the People, which peaked at number fourteen on the UK Singles Chart.

The band's second album, Ice on the Dune, was released in June 2013, while their third album Two Vines was released in October 2016. 

Their fourth album, Ask That God, was released last Friday, following the singles Changes, Music on the Radio, & Cherry Blossom, and also includes their 2023 collaboration  PNAU, AEIOU.

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. As a live act, they have performed internationally, being known for their flamboyant costumes & elaborate stage sets and wild shows!

Ahead of tomorrow's Friday Flash(back), remember and reconnect with Empire of the Sun!

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