Biography
Empire of the Sun fused The Sleepy Jackson’s baroque tendencies with Pnau’s electronic architecture into neon-drenched singles.
Walking on a Dream became shorthand for late-2000s festival optimism: falsetto, gated pads, and coastal melancholy.
Their visuals mattered as much as the sonics, yet hooks still translate on audio-only radio when programmers want colour.
Detailed playback keeps synth detuning, sidechain pump, and vocal layers distinct under loudness ceilings.
New Clear Radio streams curated rock-focused programming with quality up to 320kbps—ideal for hearing guitar-driven records with depth and punch.
At a glance
- Australian electronic duo formed by Luke Steele (The Sleepy Jackson) and Nick Littlemore (Pnau) in 2007.
- Debut album Walking on a Dream (2008) included the title hit plus We Are the People.
- Known for ornate costumes and elaborate live presentations accompanying the music.