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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

5.7 billion
Updated on 2024-12-21

Monthly listeners

23,540,892

Followers

1,668,664

Top Cities

  1. Australia
    532,804 listeners
  2. Australia
    439,738 listeners
  3. Australia
    353,547 listeners
  4. United Kingdom
    306,255 listeners
  5. Mexico
    323,245 listeners

Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
Walking On A Dream
Walking On A Dream
1,050,183,031 3:18 2008-01-01
Walking On a Dream
Walking On a Dream
1,050,183,031 3:10 2010-03-26
The Spins
The Spins
860,983,445 3:16 2010-08-13
We Are The People
We Are The People
534,767,476 4:32 2008-01-01
We Are the People
We Are the People
534,767,476 4:20 2012-05-18
The Thrill (feat. Empire of the Sun)
The Thrill (feat. Empire of the Sun)
433,729,375 3:54 2020-11-11
Alive
Alive
271,595,554 3:25 2013-01-01
We Are The People - southstar Remix
We Are The People - southstar Remix
161,179,684 3:56 2023-02-17
High And Low
High And Low
130,372,178 3:45 2016-10-28
Half Mast
Half Mast
80,391,546 3:54 2008-01-01
We Are Mirage
We Are Mirage
68,175,715 6:20 2012-01-01
Way To Go
Way To Go
61,890,767 3:12 2016-10-28
Standing On The Shore
Standing On The Shore
52,021,156 4:23 2008-01-01
DNA
DNA
27,769,412 3:55 2013-01-01
Music On The Radio
Music On The Radio
16,501,651 2:56 2024-05-17
Changes
Changes
15,843,598 3:38 2024-04-04
Chrysalis
Chrysalis
15,617,396 4:11 2008-10-03
Alive
Alive
14,844,075 3:47 2012-01-01
Concert Pitch
Concert Pitch
14,739,661 3:41 2013-01-01
Friends
Friends
14,286,018 3:20 2016-10-28
I’ll Be Around
I’ll Be Around
13,989,575 4:31 2013-01-01
On Our Way Home
On Our Way Home
13,241,609 3:04 2017-11-10
DNA - Calvin Harris Remix Edit
DNA - Calvin Harris Remix Edit
12,988,544 3:37 2013-01-01
Country
Country
11,704,724 5:04 2008-01-01
AEIOU
AEIOU
10,785,777 3:15 2023-10-11
Cherry Blossom
10,470,275 3:28 2024-07-25
Old Flavours
Old Flavours
9,418,328 3:55 2013-01-01
Two Vines
Two Vines
9,167,265 3:50 2016-10-28
Awakening
Awakening
9,133,290 3:46 2013-01-01
Ice On The Dune
Ice On The Dune
7,693,825 3:26 2013-01-01
Before
Before
7,647,155 4:05 2016-10-28
There’s No Need
There’s No Need
7,360,259 3:28 2016-10-28
Wandering Star
Wandering Star
7,264,499 3:17 2014-11-11
Celebrate
Celebrate
7,243,829 3:19 2013-01-01
Tiger By My Side
Tiger By My Side
7,194,249 5:48 2008-01-01
Delta Bay
Delta Bay
6,683,350 3:14 2008-01-01
Swordfish Hotkiss Night
Swordfish Hotkiss Night
6,062,799 3:56 2008-01-01
Ride
Ride
6,041,056 4:07 2016-10-28
Without You
Without You
5,171,511 4:58 2008-01-01
To Her Door
To Her Door
5,082,721 3:56 2016-10-28
The World
The World
5,008,275 4:37 2008-01-01
Disarm
Disarm
4,461,309 3:52 2013-01-01
Alive - David Guetta Remix
Alive - David Guetta Remix
4,378,420 5:57 2013-01-01
Surround Sound
Surround Sound
4,307,152 3:18 2013-01-01
First Crush
First Crush
4,303,530 4:11 2016-10-28
We Are The People - Shazam Remix
We Are The People - Shazam Remix
4,080,620 5:45 2009-01-01
High And Low - Hayden James Remix
High And Low - Hayden James Remix
4,015,971 4:38 2016-11-25
Welcome To My Life
Welcome To My Life
3,996,147 4:02 2016-10-28
Without You - New Version
Without You - New Version
3,720,499 3:32 2008-10-03
We Are The People - The Shapeshifters Vocal Remix
We Are The People - The Shapeshifters Vocal Remix
3,554,469 8:18 2009-01-01
We Are The People - Wawa Club Remix
We Are The People - Wawa Club Remix
3,446,684 6:55 2023-10-10
We Are The People - Burns Remix
We Are The People - Burns Remix
3,258,072 6:51 2023-10-10
We Are The People - The Shapeshifters Vocal Remix / UK Edit
We Are The People - The Shapeshifters Vocal Remix / UK Edit
3,250,936 6:48 2023-10-10
Digital Life
Digital Life
3,166,380 4:02 2016-10-28
ZZZ
ZZZ
3,126,897 3:10 2016-10-28
Lux
Lux
2,782,769 1:26 2013-01-01
Keep A Watch
Keep A Watch
2,677,395 4:28 2013-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Sam La More 12" Remix
Walking On A Dream - Sam La More 12" Remix
2,477,440 7:52 2008-01-01
Keystone
Keystone
2,323,184 2:31 2016-10-28
Two Leaves
Two Leaves
2,239,873 3:35 2017-11-10
Lend Me Some Light
Lend Me Some Light
2,217,490 3:30 2016-10-28
Breakdown
Breakdown
2,124,229 2:41 2008-10-03
Romance To Me
Romance To Me
2,026,377 3:27 2008-10-03
Walking On A Dream - PON CHO Remix
Walking On A Dream - PON CHO Remix
1,689,355 3:13 2008-01-01
Etude
Etude
1,372,180 2:27 2008-10-03
Tonight
Tonight
1,339,497 2:55 2014-11-11
Girl
Girl
1,326,656 3:59 2008-10-03
We Are Mirage - Radio Edit
We Are Mirage - Radio Edit
1,177,227 3:23 2024-11-29
Celebrate - Tommy Trash Club Mix
Celebrate - Tommy Trash Club Mix
1,129,663 5:38 2013-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Van She Tech Remix
Walking On A Dream - Van She Tech Remix
1,015,204 3:46 2008-01-01
High And Low - Slander Remix
High And Low - Slander Remix
1,008,026 2:58 2016-11-25
Standing On The Shore - Losers Remix
Standing On The Shore - Losers Remix
876,382 6:39 2009-01-01
Alive - Commentary
Alive - Commentary
847,606 2:36 2013-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Ben Watt Remix
Walking On A Dream - Ben Watt Remix
815,702 7:29 2008-01-01
DNA - Commentary
DNA - Commentary
810,342 2:03 2013-01-01
Concert Pitch - Commentary
Concert Pitch - Commentary
806,145 2:60 2013-01-01
High And Low - Acoustic Mix
High And Low - Acoustic Mix
755,200 4:01 2016-11-04
Old Flavours - Commentary
Old Flavours - Commentary
749,197 2:22 2013-01-01
We Are The People - ARTBAT Remix
We Are The People - ARTBAT Remix
743,142 3:58 2024-12-06
Alive - M4SONIC Remix
Alive - M4SONIC Remix
738,988 3:30 2013-01-01
We Are The People - Crazy P Remix / UK Edit
We Are The People - Crazy P Remix / UK Edit
734,979 6:50 2023-10-10
Awakening - Commentary
Awakening - Commentary
732,290 3:35 2013-01-01
Half Mast - Slight Return
Half Mast - Slight Return
721,235 3:36 2009-01-01
Intro / Empire Of The Sun / Ice On The Dune - Commentary
Intro / Empire Of The Sun / Ice On The Dune - Commentary
713,092 2:15 2013-01-01
Standing On The Shore - Hey Today! Remix
Standing On The Shore - Hey Today! Remix
699,444 4:46 2009-01-01
Swordfish Hotkiss Night - Eron Mezza Remix
Swordfish Hotkiss Night - Eron Mezza Remix
644,071 2:23 2009-01-01
Way To Go - Cornelius Mix
Way To Go - Cornelius Mix
611,868 3:18 2017-11-10
Walking On A Dream - Treasure Fingers Remix
Walking On A Dream - Treasure Fingers Remix
588,702 5:26 2008-01-01
DNA - Alex Metric Remix
DNA - Alex Metric Remix
567,907 5:41 2013-01-01
High And Low - Djemba Djemba Remix
High And Low - Djemba Djemba Remix
560,081 4:11 2016-11-25
Alive - Mat Zo Remix
Alive - Mat Zo Remix
550,720 5:41 2013-01-01
Way To Go - Gomez & Tritter Remix
Way To Go - Gomez & Tritter Remix
545,177 2:40 2017-11-10
Walking On A Dream - Kaskade Remix
Walking On A Dream - Kaskade Remix
540,624 7:13 2008-01-01
DNA - Yuksek Remix
DNA - Yuksek Remix
525,541 4:52 2013-01-01
High And Low - Arthur Baker Remix
High And Low - Arthur Baker Remix
508,438 6:16 2016-11-25
Lux - Commentary
Lux - Commentary
489,172 1:23 2013-01-01
AEIOU - Anfisa Letyago Remix
AEIOU - Anfisa Letyago Remix
470,534 4:07 2024-03-08
We Are The People - Sam La More Remix / UK Edit
We Are The People - Sam La More Remix / UK Edit
462,910 6:48 2023-10-10
I'll Be Around - Commentary
I'll Be Around - Commentary
421,331 3:18 2013-01-01
Ice On The Dune - Commentary
Ice On The Dune - Commentary
334,931 3:22 2013-01-01
DNA - Ta-ku Remix
DNA - Ta-ku Remix
331,164 3:33 2013-01-01
Celebrate - Radio Mix
Celebrate - Radio Mix
319,793 3:25 2013-01-01
AEIOU - TCTS Remix
AEIOU - TCTS Remix
312,490 3:55 2023-12-01
Celebrate - Hook N Sling Remix
Celebrate - Hook N Sling Remix
290,405 5:15 2014-01-01
Celebrate - Commentary
Celebrate - Commentary
270,479 3:15 2013-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Sam La More Remix Edit
Walking On A Dream - Sam La More Remix Edit
269,267 3:36 2008-01-01
Keep A Watch - Commentary
Keep A Watch - Commentary
259,783 4:21 2013-01-01
Surround Sound - Commentary
Surround Sound - Commentary
256,601 2:58 2013-01-01
Disarm - Commentary
Disarm - Commentary
241,966 1:52 2013-01-01
We Are The People - Adam Sellouk Remix
We Are The People - Adam Sellouk Remix
240,955 4:17 2024-12-11
AEIOU - Pegassi Remix
AEIOU - Pegassi Remix
237,497 3:55 2023-12-01
We Are The People - The Golden Filter Remix / UK Edit
We Are The People - The Golden Filter Remix / UK Edit
235,756 6:57 2023-10-10
High And Low - Tommy Trash Remix
High And Low - Tommy Trash Remix
219,022 4:17 2016-11-25
DNA - Brodinski Remix
DNA - Brodinski Remix
199,864 4:34 2013-01-01
Celebrate - Steve Aoki Remix
Celebrate - Steve Aoki Remix
195,945 4:30 2013-01-01
DNA - The Aston Shuffle Remix
DNA - The Aston Shuffle Remix
193,715 6:17 2013-01-01
Celebrate - Styalz Fuego's Windows 95 Remix
Celebrate - Styalz Fuego's Windows 95 Remix
190,691 4:12 2014-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Danger Racing Dub Remix
Walking On A Dream - Danger Racing Dub Remix
180,361 4:38 2008-01-01
High And Low - Gramercy Remix
High And Low - Gramercy Remix
175,404 3:39 2016-11-25
We Are The People
We Are The People
157,786 4:08 2013-01-01
We Are The People - We Are The Cagedbaby Mix / UK Edit
We Are The People - We Are The Cagedbaby Mix / UK Edit
142,289 6:56 2023-10-10
DNA - Calvin Harris Extended Remix
DNA - Calvin Harris Extended Remix
119,307 6:27 2013-01-01
Celebrate - The Dissociatives Remix
Celebrate - The Dissociatives Remix
108,057 6:04 2014-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Ben Watt Remix Edit
Walking On A Dream - Ben Watt Remix Edit
90,629 6:50 2008-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Joey Negro Club Mix Edit
Walking On A Dream - Joey Negro Club Mix Edit
88,984 6:52 2008-01-01
AEIOU - Cazt Remix
AEIOU - Cazt Remix
76,932 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
57,872 6:26 2008-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Kaskade Remix Edit
Walking On A Dream - Kaskade Remix Edit
46,552 6:54 2008-01-01
DNA - The M Machine Remix For Helios
DNA - The M Machine Remix For Helios
40,813 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
37,031 6:26 2008-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Joey Negro Acid Dub
Walking On A Dream - Joey Negro Acid Dub
35,783 6:35 2008-01-01
DNA - The M Machine Remix For Apollo
DNA - The M Machine Remix For Apollo
32,505 5:12 2013-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Neon Neon Mix
Walking On A Dream - Neon Neon Mix
29,917 3:49 2008-01-01
We Are The People - Sam La More Remix
We Are The People - Sam La More Remix
26,387 7:31 2023-10-10
Walking On A Dream - Sam La More 12" Remix Edit
Walking On A Dream - Sam La More 12" Remix Edit
25,148 6:46 2008-01-01
The Art Of Driving
The Art Of Driving
20,328 4:32 2009-01-01
Walking on a Dream - Acoustic Cover
Walking on a Dream - Acoustic Cover
17,097 2:24 2019-01-16
We Are The People - Cuebur Remix
We Are The People - Cuebur Remix
16,360 7:18 2023-10-10
We Are The People - The Golden Filter Remix
We Are The People - The Golden Filter Remix
15,736 7:12 2023-10-10
We Are The People - The Shapeshifters Dub Remix
We Are The People - The Shapeshifters Dub Remix
7,816 7:03 2023-10-10
Walking On A Dream - Kaskade Remix - Radio Edit
Walking On A Dream - Kaskade Remix - Radio Edit
4,312 4:00 2008-01-01
We Are The People - Style Of Eye Remix / UK Edit
We Are The People - Style Of Eye Remix / UK Edit
3,328 6:59 2023-10-10
We Are The People - Cuebur Remix Radio Edit
We Are The People - Cuebur Remix Radio Edit
3,122 4:48 2023-10-10
We Are The People - Style Of Eye Remix
We Are The People - Style Of Eye Remix
2,913 4:30 2023-10-10
We Are The People - Paul Heron & Alan X Remix
We Are The People - Paul Heron & Alan X Remix
2,624 8:30 2022-07-18
Walking On A Dream - Hong Kong Blondes Remix
Walking On A Dream - Hong Kong Blondes Remix
2,018 7:11 2008-01-01
Standing On The Shore - Lifelike Remix
Standing On The Shore - Lifelike Remix
1,528 8:04 2009-01-01

New releases

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 AU]
AEIOU - Remixes
AEIOU - Remixes
2023-12-01
[Columbia Local]
AEIOU (Remixes)
AEIOU (Remixes)
2023-12-01
[etcetc AU]
AEIOU
AEIOU
2023-10-11
[Columbia Local]
We Are The People (The Remixes)
We Are The People (The Remixes)
2023-10-10
[Capitol Records]
We Are The People (southstar Remix)
We Are The People (southstar Remix)
2023-02-17
[Capitol Records]
We Are The People (southstar Remix)
We Are The People (southstar Remix)
2023-02-17
[Columbia/B1 Recordings]
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]
Two Vines
Two Vines
2016-10-28
[EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd]
Celebrate (Remixes Volume II)
Celebrate (Remixes Volume II)
2014-01-01
[Capitol]
Ice On The Dune - Track By Track
Ice On The Dune - Track By Track
2013-01-01
[EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd]
DNA (The Remixes)
DNA (The Remixes)
2013-01-01
[Capitol]
Ice On The Dune
Ice On The Dune
2013-01-01
[EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd]
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 (Track By Track)
Ice On The Dune (Track By Track)
2013-01-01
[Capitol Records]
Alive
Alive
2013-01-01
[Capitol Records]
Ice On the Dune
Ice On the Dune
2013-01-01
[Capitol Records]
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]
Walking On A Dream
Walking On A Dream
2009-05-24
[Capitol]
Walking On A Dream
Walking On A Dream
2009-03-13
[Capitol]
Walking On A Dream
Walking On A Dream
2009-02-23
[Capitol]
Walking On A Dream
Walking On A Dream
2009-02-18
[EMI Japan]
Walking On A Dream
Walking On A Dream
2009-02-16
[Virgin]
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]
Half Mast (Slight Return)
Half Mast (Slight Return)
2009-01-01
[Capitol Records]
Standing On The Shore
Standing On The Shore
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]
Standing On The Shore
Standing On The Shore
2009-01-01
[Virgin 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]
Standing On The Shore
Standing On The Shore
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
Walking On A Dream
2008-01-01
[Capitol Records]
Walking On A Dream (Remixes)
Walking On A Dream (Remixes)
2008-01-01
[Capitol Records]
Walking On A Dream
Walking On A Dream
2008-01-01
[Capitol Records]
Walking On A Dream
Walking On A Dream
2008-01-01
[Capitol Records]
Walking On A Dream
Walking On A Dream
2008-01-01
[Capitol Records]
Walking On A Dream
Walking On A Dream
2008-01-01
[Capitol Records]
Walking On A Dream
Walking On A Dream
2008-01-01
[Capitol Records]