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Australia Empire Of The Sun, the Australian electronic music duo, consistently delivers a unique blend of electropop and synth-pop, making them a valued choice for brands seeking innovative and visually striking musical partnerships.
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Request A ShowAustralian alternative and electronic duo Empire Of The Sun have signed with United Talent Agency across all areas, Billboard has learned.
Empire of the Sun (@empireofthesunsound) has signed with WME (@wmemusic) for representation. They continue to be managed by JET Management.
"We Are the People" was used as the soundtrack for a Vodafone TV commercial in Germany and subsequently topped the German Singles Chart.
"Alive" was used in the introduction video for Google I/O 2013.
"Alive" was played within the introduction video of the new Yahoo! logo on 5 September 2013.
"Alive" was a featured song on the soundtrack of the EA Sports game, 'FIFA 14'.
"High and Low" was featured in the EA Sports game, 'FIFA 17'.
In January 2016, the band's 2008 album title track "Walking on a Dream" was featured in a national commercial titled "The Dreamer" in the United States for the Japanese automaker Honda to promote the 2016 Honda Civic.
In September 2017, DS Automobiles released a video featuring a new exclusive Empire song, "On Our Way Home", starring the Ukrainian actress and model Alina Kovalenko.
Tourism WA: Walking On a Dream (The Brand Agency) was nominated for Best Use of an Australian Recording in an Advertisement (duration of 2 minutes or less) at the 2023 ARIA Music Awards.
Empire of the Sun was formed in 2007, a collaboration between Luke Steele of the alternative rock band The Sleepy Jackson, and Nick Littlemore from the electronic dance band Pnau. The two first met in Sydney in 2000 through Steele’s A&R executive, Simon Moor. Their initial collaborations were sporadic, with Littlemore contributing to The Sleepy Jackson’s 2003 album ‘Lovers’ and Steele having input in Littlemore’s 2006 project Teenager. The partnership solidified in 2006 while working on tracks for Pnau’s self-titled album, eventually leading to their own project, initially codenamed “Steelemore.” Given Steele resided in Perth and Littlemore in Sydney, songwriting occurred separately, with occasional meetings to direct their musical vision. Their debut album, ‘Walking on a Dream’, was largely recorded and mixed throughout 2007.
‘Walking on a Dream’, released in 2008, brought them international recognition. The title track became a global hit, charting at number ten on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart. The album itself achieved double platinum certification in Australia and gold status in the United Kingdom. This success led to 11 nominations at the ARIA Music Awards of 2009, where they secured seven wins, including Album of the Year. Despite Littlemore’s initial absence from live performances, citing a focus on studio work and a project with Cirque du Soleil, Steele continued to perform, cultivating the band’s elaborate and visually distinctive stage presence. Their performance at the Parklife Music Festival in 2009 showcased their flamboyant costumes and intricate stage designs.
Their second album, ‘Ice on the Dune’, arrived in 2013, featuring the multi-platinum single “Alive.” This period saw increased global visibility, with performances at major international festivals like Coachella in 2014, where they headlined the Sahara Tent. The song “Alive” gained further traction by being featured in promotional campaigns for Google I/O and Yahoo!, and in films like ‘Paranoia’ and ‘Dumb and Dumber To’, as well as the EA Sports game ‘FIFA 14’. Their third album, ‘Two Vines’, was released in 2016, reaching the Australian Top Ten and featuring collaborations with notable artists like Lindsey Buckingham and Wendy Melvoin. After an almost decade-long hiatus, Empire of the Sun released their fourth album, ‘Ask That God’, in July 2024, continuing their legacy of distinctive electronic pop.
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