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Empire Of The Sun

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Empire of the Sun, the visionary Australian electronic duo comprising Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore, have been making waves across the world with phenomenal live shows and anthemic smash hits for the last decade as one of Australia’s most successful musical exports.

With Steele's background in The Sleepy Jackson and Littlemore's founding role in PNAU, the duo embarked on a sonic odyssey that has captivated audiences worldwide. Since their emergence, Empire of the Sun has transcended boundaries, blending alternative electronica with mesmerizing visuals to create an immersive musical experience unlike any other.

Their seminal debut album, Walking On A Dream, which the musicians described as "a spiritual road movie" spawned iconic singles “Walking On A Dream” and “We Are The People”. The critically acclaimed second LP, disco-pop Ice On The Dune featured “Alive” and “DNA” and saw the band tour the world. Third LP "Two Vines," saw the band welcoming guests like Lindsey Buckingham, members of David Bowie's band from the Blackstar sessions, and Wendy Melvoin from Prince & the Revolution and featured singles “High And Low” and“Way To Go”.

Their chart success extends far beyond their native Australia, with their albums achieving multi-platinum certifications across the globe.
8 years since their last LP, 2024 sees the dawn of a new era.

Total plays

7.1 billion
Updated on 2025-07-11

Monthly listeners

34,812,772

Followers

1,904,251

Top Cities

  1. Australia
    538,696 listeners
  2. Australia
    447,877 listeners
  3. United Kingdom
    438,848 listeners
  4. United States
    410,483 listeners
  5. United States
    450,317 listeners

Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
Walking On A Dream
Walking On A Dream
1,233,504,329 3:18 2008-01-01
Walking On a Dream
Walking On a Dream
1,233,504,329 3:10 2010-03-26
The Spins
The Spins
1,038,304,312 3:16 2010-08-13
We Are The People
We Are The People
764,266,880 4:32 2008-10-03
We Are the People
We Are the People
764,266,880 4:20 2012-05-18
The Thrill (feat. Empire of the Sun)
The Thrill (feat. Empire of the Sun)
560,006,274 3:54 2020-11-11
Alive
Alive
327,018,387 3:25 2013-01-01
We Are The People - southstar Remix
We Are The People - southstar Remix
188,193,819 3:56 2023-02-17
High And Low
High And Low
149,343,199 3:45 2016-10-28
Half Mast
Half Mast
103,744,461 3:54 2008-10-03
We Are Mirage
We Are Mirage
78,781,126 6:20 2012-01-01
Way To Go
Way To Go
76,914,883 3:12 2016-10-28
Standing On The Shore
Standing On The Shore
60,960,560 4:23 2008-10-03
DNA
DNA
29,979,908 3:55 2013-01-01
Music On The Radio
Music On The Radio
25,348,695 2:56 2024-05-17
Changes
Changes
22,935,878 3:38 2024-04-04
Chrysalis
Chrysalis
18,276,442 4:11 2008-10-03
Cherry Blossom
Cherry Blossom
18,065,325 3:28 2024-07-25
We Are The People - ARTBAT Remix
We Are The People - ARTBAT Remix
17,476,180 3:58 2024-12-06
Alive
Alive
16,149,742 3:47 2012-01-01
Concert Pitch
Concert Pitch
16,017,377 3:41 2013-01-01
Friends
Friends
15,588,846 3:20 2016-10-28
I’ll Be Around
I’ll Be Around
15,080,832 4:31 2013-01-01
On Our Way Home
On Our Way Home
14,168,233 3:04 2017-11-10
DNA - Calvin Harris Remix Edit
DNA - Calvin Harris Remix Edit
13,164,180 3:37 2013-01-01
AEIOU
AEIOU
13,067,672 3:15 2023-10-11
Country
Country
12,557,292 5:04 2008-10-03
Old Flavours
Old Flavours
10,189,676 3:55 2013-01-01
Awakening
Awakening
9,740,994 3:46 2013-01-01
Two Vines
Two Vines
9,724,150 3:50 2016-10-28
Wandering Star
Wandering Star
9,019,842 3:17 2014-11-11
Before
Before
8,314,456 4:05 2016-10-28
Ice On The Dune
Ice On The Dune
8,064,336 3:26 2013-01-01
There’s No Need
There’s No Need
7,975,876 3:28 2016-10-28
Tiger By My Side
Tiger By My Side
7,598,451 5:48 2008-10-03
Celebrate
Celebrate
7,513,664 3:19 2013-01-01
Delta Bay
Delta Bay
7,164,317 3:14 2008-10-03
Swordfish Hotkiss Night
Swordfish Hotkiss Night
6,466,077 3:56 2008-10-03
Ride
Ride
6,376,869 4:07 2016-10-28
The Feeling You Get
The Feeling You Get
5,506,976 4:16 2025-01-24
Without You
Without You
5,475,998 4:58 2008-10-03
The World
The World
5,307,996 4:37 2008-10-03
To Her Door
To Her Door
5,254,720 3:56 2016-10-28
We Are Mirage - Radio Edit
We Are Mirage - Radio Edit
4,755,875 3:23 2024-11-29
Disarm
Disarm
4,646,361 3:52 2013-01-01
First Crush
First Crush
4,566,991 4:11 2016-10-28
Alive - David Guetta Remix
Alive - David Guetta Remix
4,512,765 5:57 2013-01-01
Surround Sound
Surround Sound
4,449,381 3:18 2013-01-01
We Are The People - Shazam Remix
We Are The People - Shazam Remix
4,303,186 5:44 2009-01-01
Without You - New Version
Without You - New Version
4,278,741 3:32 2008-10-03
Welcome To My Life
Welcome To My Life
4,258,231 4:02 2016-10-28
High And Low - Hayden James Remix
High And Low - Hayden James Remix
4,178,565 4:38 2016-11-25
We Are The People - The Shapeshifters Vocal Remix
We Are The People - The Shapeshifters Vocal Remix
3,962,562 8:18 2009-01-01
Somebody's Son (feat. Lindsey Buckingham)
Somebody's Son (feat. Lindsey Buckingham)
3,858,062 3:26 2025-01-24
Digital Life
Digital Life
3,293,616 4:02 2016-10-28
ZZZ
ZZZ
3,275,949 3:10 2016-10-28
Happy Like You
Happy Like You
3,064,771 2:60 2025-01-24
Cherry Blossom - Vintage Culture Remix
Cherry Blossom - Vintage Culture Remix
2,903,081 4:13 2025-03-07
Lux
Lux
2,889,074 1:26 2013-01-01
Keep A Watch
Keep A Watch
2,742,861 4:28 2013-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Sam La More 12" Remix
Walking On A Dream - Sam La More 12" Remix
2,573,705 7:52 2008-01-01
Keystone
Keystone
2,481,035 2:31 2016-10-28
Two Leaves
Two Leaves
2,395,769 3:35 2017-11-10
Lend Me Some Light
Lend Me Some Light
2,358,495 3:30 2016-10-28
We Are The People - Adam Sellouk Remix
We Are The People - Adam Sellouk Remix
2,358,370 4:17 2024-12-11
Television
Television
2,304,897 3:14 2025-01-24
Breakdown
Breakdown
2,238,914 2:41 2008-10-03
Romance To Me
Romance To Me
2,155,434 3:27 2008-10-03
Walking On A Dream - PON CHO Remix
Walking On A Dream - PON CHO Remix
1,746,764 3:13 2008-01-01
Ask That God
Ask That God
1,599,788 3:03 2025-01-24
Tonight
Tonight
1,587,189 2:55 2014-11-11
Music On The Radio - Adam Ten Remix
Music On The Radio - Adam Ten Remix
1,563,715 3:54 2025-03-21
Revolve
Revolve
1,557,322 3:15 2025-01-24
Etude
Etude
1,468,054 2:27 2008-10-03
Girl
Girl
1,415,620 3:59 2008-10-03
Television - Solomun Remix
Television - Solomun Remix
1,320,528 3:21 2025-04-03
Celebrate - Tommy Trash Club Mix
Celebrate - Tommy Trash Club Mix
1,161,500 5:38 2013-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Van She Tech Remix
Walking On A Dream - Van She Tech Remix
1,138,180 3:46 2008-01-01
Wild World
Wild World
1,107,811 3:46 2025-01-24
High And Low - Slander Remix
High And Low - Slander Remix
1,024,675 2:58 2016-11-25
Standing On The Shore - Losers Remix
Standing On The Shore - Losers Remix
891,057 6:39 2009-01-01
Alive - Commentary
Alive - Commentary
855,912 2:36 2013-01-01
Half Mast - Slight Return
Half Mast - Slight Return
847,084 3:36 2009-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Ben Watt Remix
Walking On A Dream - Ben Watt Remix
840,892 7:29 2008-01-01
Dark Secrets
Dark Secrets
834,262 3:30 2025-01-24
DNA - Commentary
DNA - Commentary
817,169 2:03 2013-01-01
Concert Pitch - Commentary
Concert Pitch - Commentary
811,748 2:60 2013-01-01
Rhapsodize
Rhapsodize
808,429 6:18 2025-01-24
High And Low - Acoustic Mix
High And Low - Acoustic Mix
792,603 4:01 2016-11-04
Alive - M4SONIC Remix
Alive - M4SONIC Remix
758,076 3:30 2013-01-01
Old Flavours - Commentary
Old Flavours - Commentary
753,794 2:22 2013-01-01
Awakening - Commentary
Awakening - Commentary
737,135 3:35 2013-01-01
Intro / Empire Of The Sun / Ice On The Dune - Commentary
Intro / Empire Of The Sun / Ice On The Dune - Commentary
719,706 2:15 2013-01-01
Standing On The Shore - Hey Today! Remix
Standing On The Shore - Hey Today! Remix
713,188 4:46 2009-01-01
Swordfish Hotkiss Night - Eron Mezza Remix
Swordfish Hotkiss Night - Eron Mezza Remix
653,691 2:23 2009-01-01
We Are The People
We Are The People
631,073 4:08 2013-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Treasure Fingers Remix
Walking On A Dream - Treasure Fingers Remix
629,048 5:26 2008-01-01
Friends I Know
Friends I Know
627,986 3:21 2025-01-24
Way To Go - Cornelius Mix
Way To Go - Cornelius Mix
619,190 3:18 2017-11-10
Walking On A Dream - Kaskade Remix
Walking On A Dream - Kaskade Remix
596,912 7:13 2008-01-01
Celebrate - Radio Mix
Celebrate - Radio Mix
591,107 3:25 2013-01-01
DNA - Alex Metric Remix
DNA - Alex Metric Remix
578,435 5:41 2013-01-01
High And Low - Djemba Djemba Remix
High And Low - Djemba Djemba Remix
569,293 4:11 2016-11-25
Way To Go - Gomez & Tritter Remix
Way To Go - Gomez & Tritter Remix
564,212 2:40 2017-11-10
Alive - Mat Zo Remix
Alive - Mat Zo Remix
558,845 5:41 2013-01-01
DNA - Yuksek Remix
DNA - Yuksek Remix
535,192 4:52 2013-01-01
High And Low - Arthur Baker Remix
High And Low - Arthur Baker Remix
529,198 6:16 2016-11-25
AEIOU - Anfisa Letyago Remix
AEIOU - Anfisa Letyago Remix
519,463 4:07 2024-03-08
Lux - Commentary
Lux - Commentary
494,860 1:23 2013-01-01
I'll Be Around - Commentary
I'll Be Around - Commentary
426,309 3:18 2013-01-01
Ice On The Dune - Commentary
Ice On The Dune - Commentary
339,707 3:22 2013-01-01
DNA - Ta-ku Remix
DNA - Ta-ku Remix
334,933 3:33 2013-01-01
AEIOU - TCTS Remix
AEIOU - TCTS Remix
329,221 3:55 2023-12-01
Celebrate - Hook N Sling Remix
Celebrate - Hook N Sling Remix
308,305 5:15 2014-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Sam La More Remix Edit
Walking On A Dream - Sam La More Remix Edit
286,378 3:36 2008-01-01
Celebrate - Commentary
Celebrate - Commentary
274,387 3:15 2013-01-01
AEIOU - Pegassi Remix
AEIOU - Pegassi Remix
268,583 3:55 2023-12-01
Keep A Watch - Commentary
Keep A Watch - Commentary
263,428 4:21 2013-01-01
Surround Sound - Commentary
Surround Sound - Commentary
260,422 2:58 2013-01-01
Disarm - Commentary
Disarm - Commentary
245,569 1:52 2013-01-01
High And Low - Tommy Trash Remix
High And Low - Tommy Trash Remix
228,319 4:17 2016-11-25
DNA - The Aston Shuffle Remix
DNA - The Aston Shuffle Remix
207,787 6:17 2013-01-01
DNA - Brodinski Remix
DNA - Brodinski Remix
201,572 4:34 2013-01-01
Celebrate - Steve Aoki Remix
Celebrate - Steve Aoki Remix
200,571 4:30 2013-01-01
Celebrate - Styalz Fuego's Windows 95 Remix
Celebrate - Styalz Fuego's Windows 95 Remix
196,213 4:12 2014-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Danger Racing Dub Remix
Walking On A Dream - Danger Racing Dub Remix
184,826 4:38 2008-01-01
High And Low - Gramercy Remix
High And Low - Gramercy Remix
180,844 3:39 2016-11-25
Changes - DJ Tennis Remix
Changes - DJ Tennis Remix
170,419 3:34 2025-04-04
Happy Like You - LP Giobbi Remix
Happy Like You - LP Giobbi Remix
127,512 3:25 2025-04-04
DNA - Calvin Harris Extended Remix
DNA - Calvin Harris Extended Remix
127,075 6:27 2013-01-01
The Feeling You Get - TELYKAST Remix
The Feeling You Get - TELYKAST Remix
113,501 3:36 2025-04-04
Celebrate - The Dissociatives Remix
Celebrate - The Dissociatives Remix
111,721 6:04 2014-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Ben Watt Remix Edit
Walking On A Dream - Ben Watt Remix Edit
94,254 6:50 2008-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Joey Negro Club Mix Edit
Walking On A Dream - Joey Negro Club Mix Edit
92,364 6:52 2008-01-01
AEIOU - Cazt Remix
AEIOU - Cazt Remix
89,965 3:13 2023-12-01
Walking On A Dream - Danny Dove & Steve Smart Dream Remix
Walking On A Dream - Danny Dove & Steve Smart Dream Remix
59,965 6:26 2008-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Kaskade Remix Edit
Walking On A Dream - Kaskade Remix Edit
52,588 6:54 2008-01-01
DNA - The M Machine Remix For Helios
DNA - The M Machine Remix For Helios
41,852 4:04 2013-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Danny Dove & Steve Smart Dream Dub
Walking On A Dream - Danny Dove & Steve Smart Dream Dub
40,033 6:26 2008-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Joey Negro Acid Dub
Walking On A Dream - Joey Negro Acid Dub
38,070 6:35 2008-01-01
DNA - The M Machine Remix For Apollo
DNA - The M Machine Remix For Apollo
33,243 5:12 2013-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Neon Neon Mix
Walking On A Dream - Neon Neon Mix
32,624 3:49 2008-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Sam La More 12" Remix Edit
Walking On A Dream - Sam La More 12" Remix Edit
27,259 6:46 2008-01-01
The Art Of Driving
The Art Of Driving
20,532 4:32 2009-01-01
Walking on a Dream - Acoustic Cover
Walking on a Dream - Acoustic Cover
17,822 2:24 2019-01-16
Walking On A Dream - Kaskade Remix - Radio Edit
Walking On A Dream - Kaskade Remix - Radio Edit
13,880 4:00 2008-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Hong Kong Blondes Remix
Walking On A Dream - Hong Kong Blondes Remix
4,864 7:11 2008-01-01
We Are The People - Paul Heron & Alan X Remix
We Are The People - Paul Heron & Alan X Remix
4,055 8:30 2022-07-18
Standing On The Shore - Lifelike Remix
Standing On The Shore - Lifelike Remix
1,625 8:04 2009-01-01

New releases

Ask That God (Remixes)
Ask That God (Remixes)
2025-04-04
[EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd]
Television (Solomun Remix)
Television (Solomun Remix)
2025-04-03
[EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd]
Music On The Radio (Adam Ten Remix)
Music On The Radio (Adam Ten Remix)
2025-03-21
[EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd]
Cherry Blossom (Vintage Culture Remix)
Cherry Blossom (Vintage Culture Remix)
2025-03-07
[EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd]
Ask That God (Deluxe)
Ask That God (Deluxe)
2025-01-24
[EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd]
We Are The People (Reimagined)
We Are The People (Reimagined)
2024-12-13
[EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd]
We Are The People (Adam Sellouk Remix)
We Are The People (Adam Sellouk Remix)
2024-12-11
[EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd]
We Are The People (ARTBAT Remix)
We Are The People (ARTBAT Remix)
2024-12-06
[EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd]
We Are Mirage (Radio Edit)
We Are Mirage (Radio Edit)
2024-11-29
[EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd]
Music On The Radio
Music On The Radio
2024-05-17
[EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd]
Changes
Changes
2024-04-04
[EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd]
AEIOU (Anfisa Letyago Remix)
AEIOU (Anfisa Letyago Remix)
2024-03-08
[Columbia Local]
AEIOU (Anfisa Letyago Remix)
AEIOU (Anfisa Letyago Remix)
2024-03-08
[etcetc]
AEIOU (Remixes)
AEIOU (Remixes)
2023-12-01
[etcetc]
AEIOU - Remixes
AEIOU - Remixes
2023-12-01
[Columbia Local]
AEIOU
AEIOU
2023-10-11
[Columbia Local]
We Are The People (southstar Remix)
We Are The People (southstar Remix)
2023-02-17
[Columbia/B1 Recordings]
We Are The People (southstar Remix)
We Are The People (southstar Remix)
2023-02-17
[Capitol Records]
The Thrill
The Thrill
2020-11-11
[Rostrum Records]
The Thrill (feat. Empire of the Sun)
The Thrill (feat. Empire of the Sun)
2020-11-11
[Rostrum Records]
Chrysalis
Chrysalis
2019-02-01
[EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd]
On Our Way Home
On Our Way Home
2017-11-10
[EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd]
High And Low (The Remixes)
High And Low (The Remixes)
2016-11-25
[EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd]
High And Low (Acoustic Mix)
High And Low (Acoustic Mix)
2016-11-04
[EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd]
Two Vines (Deluxe)
Two Vines (Deluxe)
2016-10-28
[EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd]
Two Vines (Deluxe)
Two Vines (Deluxe)
2016-10-28
[EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd]
Celebrate (Remixes Volume II)
Celebrate (Remixes Volume II)
2014-01-01
[Capitol]
DNA (The Remixes)
DNA (The Remixes)
2013-01-01
[Capitol]
DNA (Remixes)
DNA (Remixes)
2013-01-01
[Capitol]
Celebrate (Remixes Volume I)
Celebrate (Remixes Volume I)
2013-01-01
[Capitol]
Alive (Remixes)
Alive (Remixes)
2013-01-01
[EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd]
Ice On The Dune
Ice On The Dune
2013-01-01
[EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd]
Alive (Remixes)
Alive (Remixes)
2013-01-01
[Capitol pop]
Ice On The Dune
Ice On The Dune
2013-01-01
[EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd]
Ice On The Dune (Track By Track)
Ice On The Dune (Track By Track)
2013-01-01
[Capitol Records]
Ice On the Dune
Ice On the Dune
2013-01-01
[Capitol Records]
Ice On The Dune - Track By Track
Ice On The Dune - Track By Track
2013-01-01
[EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd]
Alive
Alive
2013-01-01
[Capitol Records]
Standing On The Shore
Standing On The Shore
2009-01-01
[Capitol Records]
Standing On The Shore
Standing On The Shore
2009-01-01
[Virgin Records]
Standing On The Shore
Standing On The Shore
2009-01-01
[Capitol Records]
Standing On The Shore
Standing On The Shore
2009-01-01
[Capitol Records]
Without You (New Version)
Without You (New Version)
2009-01-01
[Capitol Records]
Without You (New Version)
Without You (New Version)
2009-01-01
[Virgin Records]
Without You (New Version)
Without You (New Version)
2009-01-01
[Capitol Records]
Walking On A Dream (Special Edition)
Walking On A Dream (Special Edition)
2009-01-01
[Capitol Records]
Without You
Without You
2009-01-01
[Capitol Records]
Half Mast (Slight Return)
Half Mast (Slight Return)
2009-01-01
[Capitol Records]
Walking On A Dream (10th Anniversary Edition)
Walking On A Dream (10th Anniversary Edition)
2008-10-03
[EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd]
Walking On A Dream (Remixes)
Walking On A Dream (Remixes)
2008-01-01
[Capitol Records]