Empire of the Sun interview: We didn’t want to be too cool for school
Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore are Australian, from Perth and Sydney respectively, though you wouldn’t guess it to look at the elaborately airbrushed pictures of the pair in cloaks, facepaint and...
View ArticleAlbum: Empire of the Sun, Ice on the Dune (Virgin)
The formula wasn't broke, so Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore ain't...
View Article'Alive,' Empire Of The Sun's New Track, Drops Off Of 'Ice On The Dune'
Empire of the Sun has released a new song. Empire of the Sun fans, rejoice! The electronic duo has just released a new single. Called "Alive," the song is the first track off of Empire of the Sun's...
View ArticleElton John: father figure
The tantrums and tiaras are a thing of the past for Sir Elton John. These days it's all about reading his son a bedtime story and championing the pop superstars of tomorrow Elton John: 'If I was burnt...
View ArticleDeadly Headpieces and LED Guitars: Behind Empire of the Sun's "Culture...
Description Toggle 1 - 25 / 30 Luke Steele of Empire Of The Sun performs for Yahoo! On the Road at the House Of Blues on May 20, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. 1 / 30 | Photo By Cooper Neill / Getty Images...
View ArticleWatch: Empire of the Sun's Dazzling "Culture Future" Live Performance
Empire Of The Sun performs for Yahoo! On the Road at the House Of Blues on May 20, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. Feudal warriors from a...
View ArticleUp & down beats: Bowie, still quirky and magnetic
MUSIC made in the 1970s holds a special place in the industry these days, just like other modern pop culture which rely on artefacts of that era, from movies to fashion. So it is cool to mine the...
View ArticleEmpire of the Sun debut new tracks at Sydney Opera House gig - video
Empire of the Sun have previewed songs from their upcoming new album. Luke Steele played a handful of new tracks from their second collection Ice on the Dune during their set at the Sydney Opera House...
View ArticleEmpire of the Sun interview: 'We want Vegas show with elephants'
On 2008's Walking On A Dream, synthpop duo Empire of the Sun found themselves picking up a global fanbase; the LP proving a sleeper hit that went on to one million copies. Five years later, Luke...
View ArticleGlam Pop Duo Empire Of The Sun To Score 'Dumber & Dumber To'
| Though the sequel to “Dumb and Dumber” had often been speculated about, it still came as a nice surprise to fans when it was officially announced that it was coming, with Universal giving it a home....
View ArticleListen: Empire Of The Sun Is Back
Empire of the Sun fans, rejoice! The electronic duo has just released a new single. Called "Alive," the song is the first track off of Empire of the Sun's upcoming...
View ArticleNot your father's Cirque production
Talk about getting it from all sides. "Viva Elvis" will go down in history as the first certified failure, the undisputable blemish on the amazing success story of Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas. But...
View ArticleEmpire Of The Sun return with 'epic' new album, Arctic Monkeys working on...
Tuesday, 12 March Empire Of The Sun will return with new album Ice On The Dune in June. The Sleepy Jackson's Luke Steele and Pnau's Nick Littlemore have reconvened their project to produce a suitably...
View ArticleFather figure and number one fan
Patronage ... "I saw the talent there and I thought they can do something really fresh and introduce my music in a different way to people," John says. Photo: AFP At the age of 65, Elton John still...
View ArticleEmpire Of The Sun reveal second hieroglyphic puzzle
The latest hieroglyphic puzzle offering fans an insight into the new album from Empire Of The Sun is being revealed by NME today (March 22). Scroll down to see the new image now. Reportedly discovered...
View ArticleEmpire of the Sun tease new album with hieroglyphic puzzle
Empire Of The Sun have teased their forthcoming second album by revealing the first part of a series a mysterious hieroglyphic puzzles. The image, which you can see on VMusic, was first seen in...
View ArticleEmpire Of The Sun announce new album 'Ice On The Dune'
Empire Of The Sun are set to release their new album 'Ice On The Dune' in June. Scroll down to watch the big budget album trailer below. Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore will return in the Summer with...
View ArticleFather figure
Click for more photos Elton John over the years Former hellraiser Elton John is a picture of domesticity with his partner David Furnish and their son Zachary. The couple are keen to have more...
View Article'Zarkana' returns Cirque to its native tongue
The words got lost in translation between two summers of "Zarkana" at Radio City Music Hall. The new Cirque du Soleil that ultimately landed at Aria - now up and running as a "soft opening," with the...
View ArticleEmpire of the Sun Aim for American Pop Radio on Expansive New Album
Everything about Empire of the Sun is larger than life: The band name, the futuristic stage personas, the Dune-inspired album art and – most importantly – the music. The Australian duo's debut album,...
View ArticleEmpire Of The Sun premiere new track
Empire Of The Sun have premiered the first track from their forthcoming second album on Australian radio station Triple J – scroll down to hear the track. Titled 'Alive', the song is a synth-heavy,...
View ArticleEmpire of the Sun new album has 'timeless sound'
Empire of the Sun have created a "timeless" sound for their new album, according to member Peter Mayes. The Pnau star - who is the invisible band member along with frontmen Luke Steele and Nick...
View ArticleEmpire Of The Sun debut new track 'Alive', album artwork - listen
Empire Of The Sun have premiered a new track. The duo have debuted 'Alive' as the first cut to be lifted from their forthcoming album Ice On The Dune, which will be released on June 17. The track...
View ArticleEmpire of the Sun launch new album Ice On The Dune
THE eccentric Australian electronic duo Empire Of The Sun have reunited for their long-awaited second album Ice On The Dune. Empire of the Sun's 2008 debut record Walking On A Dream was championed by...
View ArticleEmpire of the Sun unveil 'Alive' music video - watch
Empire of the Sun have debuted the music video for their new single 'Alive'. The track is the first cut to be lifted from their upcoming second studio album Ice on the Dune, which will be released on...
View ArticleEmpire Of The Sun return with 'Ice On The Dune'
Empire Of The Sun have downed tools and their second album and christened the new record 'Ice On The Dune'. Luke Steele aka Emperor Steele and Nick Littlemore aka Lord Littlemore will release the...
View ArticleEmpire poised to strike back live
It has given us the robots of Kraftwerk, a true soul legend in Bobby Womack and a roots hero of our own in Gurrumul, yet the name at the top of the Vivid Live poster this year belongs to another...
View ArticleKeeping the faith
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View ArticleEmpire state of mind
Luke Steele tells Scott Kara how some of the magic of NZ has seeped into his duo's latest album When Luke Steele sits down for dinner with his dear old dad, they talk about the most amazing things....
View ArticleEmpire of the Sun: Ice on the Dune – review
(Virgin) 3 Simple pleasures, dressed up … Empire of the Sun's Luke Steele. Photograph: Don Arnold/WireImage You could never accuse Empire of the Sun of underselling themselves. The second album by...
View ArticleEmpire of the Sun promise full UK tour: 'We're sorting the details'
Empire of the Sun have promised fans that they will travel to the UK soon. The duo revealed that they are currently in talks to tour their recent album Ice On The Dune across Great Britain as part of...
View ArticleEmpire of The Sun: 'Daft Punk had a great marketing campaign, but we’ve got...
Empire Of The Sun have hit out at Daft Punk, claiming that the French stars only sold more records because of superior marketing skills. The Australian duo’s recent album 'Ice On The Dune' was...
View ArticleEmpire of the Sun's Luke Steele: 'We have better songs than Daft Punk'
Empire of the Sun singer Luke Steele has claimed that the group's recent album Ice on the Dune is better than Daft Punk's Random Access Memories. Steele acknowledged that the French duo's comeback...
View ArticleEmpire of the Sun is synth-pop's answer to Siegfried and Roy
What’s up with the fashion sense of Empire of the Sun? The duo outfit themselves in pastel muumuus, sparkling headdresses and smeary face-paints, making them look like either intergalactic figure...
View ArticleThe Best Concerts In Houston This Weekend: Empire of the Sun, The Rides, Man...
Empire of the Sun Warehouse Live, September 20 If you enjoy your woozy, MGMT-style electro-pop with the costume design of a Spielberg epic, Empire of the Sun is ready for their close-up. The Australian...
View ArticleWhen emperors become despots
Empire of the Sun playing at the Opera House for Vivid festival. Photo: Edwina Pickles Reviewer rating: Rating: 2 out of 5 stars Reader rating: Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars (4 votes) Genre...
View ArticleFlume dominates ARIA nominations
Harley Streten on the fast track... Flume DJ nominated for a number of ARIA categories. Photo: Rachel Murdolo Two years ago, despite having made musically professionally since he was 13, Harley Streten...
View ArticleFlume, Tame Impala, Birds of Tokyo lead ARIA nomination charge
Flume, Birds of Tokyo and Tame Impala are all in the box seat to score some sweet ARIA love in 2013. Nominations for this year's Australian Recording Industry Awards have just been announced, with a...
View ArticleEmpire of the Sun lights up Warehouse Live
Saturday, September 21, 2013 Share this: CommentsEmailPrint0 Empire of the Sun at Warehouse Live Share this gallery: 1 of 10 Share this gallery: 1 of 10 Share this gallery: 1 of 10 Share this gallery:...
View ArticleThe wizards of Oz: music's night out
On song: Tame Impala. Photo: Supplied ALBUM OF THE YEAR Birds Of Tokyo, March Fires (EMI): That rare beast, a mainstream Perth rock band that has found a way to make quasi-anthemic songs - Lanterns is...
View ArticleLover Lover (No 1,603)
Try some lovely Fleetwood Mac-indebted mellow MOR from Paris via LA and London Lover Lover Hometown: Paris. The lineup: Eleanor Bodenham and Martin Craft. The background: Missing Mumford & Sons...
View ArticleA festival of harmony and mud
ACCORDING to Airborne frontman Joel O'Keefe, rock 'n' roll will never die, as long as we keep the faith. There was something refreshingly old school about the set on Sunday afternoon by the heavy rock...
View ArticleEmpire Of The Sun announce new album details
Empire Of The Sun have announced details of their new album. Ice On The Dune, which serves as the duo's second studio LP, will be...
View ArticleCult Favorite To Score Big Comedy Sequel
Electronic duo Empire of the Sun has signed on to score the upcoming sequel to "Dumb and Dumber." Comprised of Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore,...
View ArticleEmpire Of The Sun & 'Dumb and Dumber To': Band To Score Comedy Sequel
The sequel to "Dumb and Dumber" will be scored by Empire of the Sun. Electronic duo Empire of the Sun has signed on to score the upcoming sequel to "Dumb and Dumber." Comprised of Luke Steele and Nick...
View ArticleEmpire Of The Sun's Lavish Secret Show At Gotham Hall (PHOTOS)
New York’s raverati scene was found at Gotham Hall last week to witness a surprise performance headlined by EDM’s glitterati duo Empire of the Sun as part of MTV Iggy and Intel’s ‘Music Experiment...
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