Empire of the Sun's collaboration began when Luke Steele, the lead vocalist of The Sleepy Jackson, and Nick Littimer, a producer and musician, met through mutual friends. They started working on music together, drawing inspiration from their shared love of 80s synth-pop and new wave. The duo's sound is characterized by Steele's distinctive vocals and Littimer's lush, atmospheric production.

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Empire of the Sun's debut album, Walking on a Dream , is a landmark of Australian electropop that defined a surreal, psychedelic aesthetic for the late 2000s. Released in August 2008, the album is a collaboration between Luke Steele (The Sleepy Jackson) and Nick Littlemore (Pnau). It achieved massive international success, eventually being certified triple platinum in Australia and gold in both the UK and US. Key Highlights & Trivia Iconic Visuals