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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

6.4 billion
Updated on 2025-04-23

Monthly listeners

32,165,250

Followers

1,817,018

Top Cities

  1. Australia
    565,185 listeners
  2. Australia
    466,532 listeners
  3. Mexico
    472,811 listeners
  4. United Kingdom
    425,164 listeners
  5. United States
    396,982 listeners

Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
Walking On A Dream
Walking On A Dream
1,151,088,010 3:18 2008-01-01
Walking On a Dream
Walking On a Dream
1,151,088,010 3:10 2010-03-26
The Spins
The Spins
962,054,715 3:16 2010-08-13
We Are The People
We Are The People
656,367,483 4:32 2008-01-01
We Are the People
We Are the People
656,367,483 4:20 2012-05-18
The Thrill (feat. Empire of the Sun)
The Thrill (feat. Empire of the Sun)
489,116,016 3:54 2020-11-11
Alive
Alive
301,524,664 3:25 2013-01-01
We Are The People - southstar Remix
We Are The People - southstar Remix
177,295,998 3:56 2023-02-17
High And Low
High And Low
140,523,296 3:45 2016-10-28
Half Mast
Half Mast
92,772,783 3:54 2008-01-01
We Are Mirage
We Are Mirage
74,281,146 6:20 2012-01-01
Way To Go
Way To Go
70,256,007 3:12 2016-10-28
Standing On The Shore
Standing On The Shore
56,616,903 4:23 2008-01-01
DNA
DNA
28,988,484 3:55 2013-01-01
Music On The Radio
Music On The Radio
21,663,282 2:56 2024-05-17
Changes
Changes
20,358,703 3:38 2024-04-04
Chrysalis
Chrysalis
17,023,277 4:11 2008-10-03
Alive
Alive
15,600,660 3:47 2012-01-01
Concert Pitch
Concert Pitch
15,434,396 3:41 2013-01-01
Cherry Blossom
Cherry Blossom
15,209,837 3:28 2024-07-25
Friends
Friends
15,056,135 3:20 2016-10-28
I’ll Be Around
I’ll Be Around
14,598,512 4:31 2013-01-01
On Our Way Home
On Our Way Home
13,799,423 3:04 2017-11-10
DNA - Calvin Harris Remix Edit
DNA - Calvin Harris Remix Edit
13,077,749 3:37 2013-01-01
AEIOU
AEIOU
12,318,437 3:15 2023-10-11
Country
Country
12,204,257 5:04 2008-01-01
Old Flavours
Old Flavours
9,850,511 3:55 2013-01-01
Two Vines
Two Vines
9,497,456 3:50 2016-10-28
We Are The People - ARTBAT Remix
We Are The People - ARTBAT Remix
9,477,172 3:58 2024-12-06
Awakening
Awakening
9,472,068 3:46 2013-01-01
Wandering Star
Wandering Star
8,308,900 3:17 2014-11-11
Before
Before
8,026,533 4:05 2016-10-28
Ice On The Dune
Ice On The Dune
7,900,776 3:26 2013-01-01
There’s No Need
There’s No Need
7,715,945 3:28 2016-10-28
Tiger By My Side
Tiger By My Side
7,433,876 5:48 2008-01-01
Celebrate
Celebrate
7,396,885 3:19 2013-01-01
Delta Bay
Delta Bay
6,968,578 3:14 2008-01-01
Swordfish Hotkiss Night
Swordfish Hotkiss Night
6,287,008 3:56 2008-01-01
Ride
Ride
6,232,941 4:07 2016-10-28
Without You
Without You
5,350,115 4:58 2008-01-01
To Her Door
To Her Door
5,194,014 3:56 2016-10-28
The World
The World
5,185,866 4:37 2008-01-01
The Feeling You Get
The Feeling You Get
4,786,372 4:16 2025-01-24
Disarm
Disarm
4,561,727 3:52 2013-01-01
First Crush
First Crush
4,458,541 4:11 2016-10-28
Alive - David Guetta Remix
Alive - David Guetta Remix
4,457,343 5:57 2013-01-01
Surround Sound
Surround Sound
4,385,229 3:18 2013-01-01
We Are The People - Shazam Remix
We Are The People - Shazam Remix
4,209,624 5:44 2009-01-01
Welcome To My Life
Welcome To My Life
4,153,694 4:02 2016-10-28
High And Low - Hayden James Remix
High And Low - Hayden James Remix
4,109,666 4:38 2016-11-25
Without You - New Version
Without You - New Version
4,058,472 3:32 2008-10-03
We Are Mirage - Radio Edit
We Are Mirage - Radio Edit
3,911,686 3:23 2024-11-29
We Are The People - The Shapeshifters Vocal Remix
We Are The People - The Shapeshifters Vocal Remix
3,749,757 8:18 2009-01-01
Digital Life
Digital Life
3,241,472 4:02 2016-10-28
ZZZ
ZZZ
3,217,211 3:10 2016-10-28
Somebody's Son (feat. Lindsey Buckingham)
Somebody's Son (feat. Lindsey Buckingham)
3,001,087 3:26 2025-01-24
Lux
Lux
2,839,762 1:26 2013-01-01
Keep A Watch
Keep A Watch
2,713,876 4:28 2013-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Sam La More 12" Remix
Walking On A Dream - Sam La More 12" Remix
2,536,132 7:52 2008-01-01
Happy Like You
Happy Like You
2,516,551 2:60 2025-01-24
Keystone
Keystone
2,418,041 2:31 2016-10-28
Two Leaves
Two Leaves
2,336,008 3:35 2017-11-10
Lend Me Some Light
Lend Me Some Light
2,301,252 3:30 2016-10-28
Breakdown
Breakdown
2,188,875 2:41 2008-10-03
Romance To Me
Romance To Me
2,099,272 3:27 2008-10-03
Television
Television
1,945,099 3:14 2025-01-24
Cherry Blossom - Vintage Culture Remix
Cherry Blossom - Vintage Culture Remix
1,928,005 4:13 2025-03-07
Walking On A Dream - PON CHO Remix
Walking On A Dream - PON CHO Remix
1,719,184 3:13 2008-01-01
Tonight
Tonight
1,493,069 2:55 2014-11-11
We Are The People - Adam Sellouk Remix
We Are The People - Adam Sellouk Remix
1,439,693 4:17 2024-12-11
Etude
Etude
1,430,287 2:27 2008-10-03
Girl
Girl
1,377,028 3:59 2008-10-03
Revolve
Revolve
1,287,469 3:15 2025-01-24
Ask That God
Ask That God
1,270,898 3:03 2025-01-24
Celebrate - Tommy Trash Club Mix
Celebrate - Tommy Trash Club Mix
1,146,888 5:38 2013-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Van She Tech Remix
Walking On A Dream - Van She Tech Remix
1,066,676 3:46 2008-01-01
High And Low - Slander Remix
High And Low - Slander Remix
1,018,181 2:58 2016-11-25
Music On The Radio - Adam Ten Remix
Music On The Radio - Adam Ten Remix
992,886 3:54 2025-03-21
Wild World
Wild World
942,147 3:46 2025-01-24
Standing On The Shore - Losers Remix
Standing On The Shore - Losers Remix
884,835 6:39 2009-01-01
Alive - Commentary
Alive - Commentary
852,479 2:36 2013-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Ben Watt Remix
Walking On A Dream - Ben Watt Remix
828,822 7:29 2008-01-01
DNA - Commentary
DNA - Commentary
814,686 2:03 2013-01-01
Concert Pitch - Commentary
Concert Pitch - Commentary
809,695 2:60 2013-01-01
Half Mast - Slight Return
Half Mast - Slight Return
790,381 3:36 2009-01-01
High And Low - Acoustic Mix
High And Low - Acoustic Mix
776,625 4:01 2016-11-04
Old Flavours - Commentary
Old Flavours - Commentary
752,071 2:22 2013-01-01
Alive - M4SONIC Remix
Alive - M4SONIC Remix
749,494 3:30 2013-01-01
Awakening - Commentary
Awakening - Commentary
735,330 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
717,293 2:15 2013-01-01
Standing On The Shore - Hey Today! Remix
Standing On The Shore - Hey Today! Remix
707,438 4:46 2009-01-01
Rhapsodize
Rhapsodize
685,536 6:18 2025-01-24
Swordfish Hotkiss Night - Eron Mezza Remix
Swordfish Hotkiss Night - Eron Mezza Remix
649,563 2:23 2009-01-01
Dark Secrets
Dark Secrets
646,829 3:30 2025-01-24
Television - Solomun Remix
Television - Solomun Remix
646,735 3:21 2025-04-03
Way To Go - Cornelius Mix
Way To Go - Cornelius Mix
616,285 3:18 2017-11-10
Walking On A Dream - Treasure Fingers Remix
Walking On A Dream - Treasure Fingers Remix
611,710 5:26 2008-01-01
DNA - Alex Metric Remix
DNA - Alex Metric Remix
573,559 5:41 2013-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Kaskade Remix
Walking On A Dream - Kaskade Remix
570,241 7:13 2008-01-01
High And Low - Djemba Djemba Remix
High And Low - Djemba Djemba Remix
565,425 4:11 2016-11-25
Alive - Mat Zo Remix
Alive - Mat Zo Remix
555,368 5:41 2013-01-01
Way To Go - Gomez & Tritter Remix
Way To Go - Gomez & Tritter Remix
554,847 2:40 2017-11-10
DNA - Yuksek Remix
DNA - Yuksek Remix
530,967 4:52 2013-01-01
Friends I Know
Friends I Know
530,415 3:21 2025-01-24
High And Low - Arthur Baker Remix
High And Low - Arthur Baker Remix
519,753 6:16 2016-11-25
AEIOU - Anfisa Letyago Remix
AEIOU - Anfisa Letyago Remix
504,689 4:07 2024-03-08
Lux - Commentary
Lux - Commentary
492,784 1:23 2013-01-01
Celebrate - Radio Mix
Celebrate - Radio Mix
456,801 3:25 2013-01-01
I'll Be Around - Commentary
I'll Be Around - Commentary
424,431 3:18 2013-01-01
Ice On The Dune - Commentary
Ice On The Dune - Commentary
337,936 3:22 2013-01-01
DNA - Ta-ku Remix
DNA - Ta-ku Remix
333,232 3:33 2013-01-01
AEIOU - TCTS Remix
AEIOU - TCTS Remix
323,217 3:55 2023-12-01
Celebrate - Hook N Sling Remix
Celebrate - Hook N Sling Remix
298,510 5:15 2014-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Sam La More Remix Edit
Walking On A Dream - Sam La More Remix Edit
277,109 3:36 2008-01-01
Celebrate - Commentary
Celebrate - Commentary
272,907 3:15 2013-01-01
Keep A Watch - Commentary
Keep A Watch - Commentary
262,042 4:21 2013-01-01
Surround Sound - Commentary
Surround Sound - Commentary
259,010 2:58 2013-01-01
AEIOU - Pegassi Remix
AEIOU - Pegassi Remix
257,387 3:55 2023-12-01
Disarm - Commentary
Disarm - Commentary
244,233 1:52 2013-01-01
High And Low - Tommy Trash Remix
High And Low - Tommy Trash Remix
224,893 4:17 2016-11-25
We Are The People
We Are The People
215,573 4:08 2013-01-01
DNA - The Aston Shuffle Remix
DNA - The Aston Shuffle Remix
202,442 6:17 2013-01-01
DNA - Brodinski Remix
DNA - Brodinski Remix
200,772 4:34 2013-01-01
Celebrate - Steve Aoki Remix
Celebrate - Steve Aoki Remix
198,424 4:30 2013-01-01
Celebrate - Styalz Fuego's Windows 95 Remix
Celebrate - Styalz Fuego's Windows 95 Remix
193,512 4:12 2014-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Danger Racing Dub Remix
Walking On A Dream - Danger Racing Dub Remix
182,562 4:38 2008-01-01
High And Low - Gramercy Remix
High And Low - Gramercy Remix
178,267 3:39 2016-11-25
DNA - Calvin Harris Extended Remix
DNA - Calvin Harris Extended Remix
123,569 6:27 2013-01-01
Celebrate - The Dissociatives Remix
Celebrate - The Dissociatives Remix
110,445 6:04 2014-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Ben Watt Remix Edit
Walking On A Dream - Ben Watt Remix Edit
92,452 6:50 2008-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Joey Negro Club Mix Edit
Walking On A Dream - Joey Negro Club Mix Edit
90,680 6:52 2008-01-01
Changes - DJ Tennis Remix
Changes - DJ Tennis Remix
87,501 3:34 2025-04-04
AEIOU - Cazt Remix
AEIOU - Cazt Remix
84,884 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
58,848 6:26 2008-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Kaskade Remix Edit
Walking On A Dream - Kaskade Remix Edit
49,154 6:54 2008-01-01
Happy Like You - LP Giobbi Remix
Happy Like You - LP Giobbi Remix
48,105 3:25 2025-04-04
The Feeling You Get - TELYKAST Remix
The Feeling You Get - TELYKAST Remix
44,477 3:36 2025-04-04
DNA - The M Machine Remix For Helios
DNA - The M Machine Remix For Helios
41,356 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
38,790 6:26 2008-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Joey Negro Acid Dub
Walking On A Dream - Joey Negro Acid Dub
36,934 6:35 2008-01-01
DNA - The M Machine Remix For Apollo
DNA - The M Machine Remix For Apollo
32,889 5:12 2013-01-01
Walking On A Dream - Neon Neon Mix
Walking On A Dream - Neon Neon Mix
31,390 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
26,113 6:46 2008-01-01
The Art Of Driving
The Art Of Driving
20,424 4:32 2009-01-01
Walking on a Dream - Acoustic Cover
Walking on a Dream - Acoustic Cover
17,485 2:24 2019-01-16
Walking On A Dream - Kaskade Remix - Radio Edit
Walking On A Dream - Kaskade Remix - Radio Edit
8,139 4:00 2008-01-01
We Are The People - Paul Heron & Alan X Remix
We Are The People - Paul Heron & Alan X Remix
3,721 8:30 2022-07-18
Walking On A Dream - Hong Kong Blondes Remix
Walking On A Dream - Hong Kong Blondes Remix
3,191 7:11 2008-01-01
Standing On The Shore - Lifelike Remix
Standing On The Shore - Lifelike Remix
1,571 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]
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]
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]
Alive (Remixes)
Alive (Remixes)
2013-01-01
[EMI Recorded Music Australia Pty Ltd]
Celebrate (Remixes Volume I)
Celebrate (Remixes Volume I)
2013-01-01
[Capitol]
DNA (The Remixes)
DNA (The Remixes)
2013-01-01
[Capitol]
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]
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]
DNA (Remixes)
DNA (Remixes)
2013-01-01
[Capitol]
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]
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 (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]
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]
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 (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]