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“We had to turn all of the computers off, we had to shut everything down, and even though the pandemic was horrible, for the band I thought it was a bit of a blessing because we got to step away,” Steele told Billboard empire.of.the sun. “For 20 years we’ve built this castle, and it was time for us to kind of abandon the dream and let it all get covered in reeds, to then come back again and realize what we loved so much about it in the first place.”
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Known for wearing colorful costumes and having elaborate stages, the group has released its first studio album since 2016, dubbed “Ask That God.” It has reached the top of the Billboard charts and was nominated twice at the ARIA Music Awards.
Empire of the Sun 2025 Tour Dates: 02/08 – Launceston, AU @ Party in the Paddock 02/22 – Christchurch, NZ @ Electric Avenue Festival 02/26 – Honolulu, HI @ Blaisdell Arena 03/28 – São Paulo, BR @ Lollapalooza Brasil 03/30 – Bogotá, CO @ Estéreo Picnic 04/02 – Monterrey, MX @ Auditorio Citibanamex 04/04 – Mexico City, MX @ Palacio de los Deportes 04/23 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore 04/24 – Chicago, IL @ Radius 04/26 – Saint Louis, MO @ Saint Louis Music Park 04/28 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre 04/30 – Seattle, WA @ WaMu Theater 05/01 – Eugene, OR @ Cuthbert Amphitheater 05/03 – Berkeley, CA @ Greek Theatre 05/11 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Pearl 05/14 – Austin, TX @ Moody Amphitheater 05/15 – Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom 05/16 – Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall 05/18 – Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy 05/20 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore 05/21 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Mirage 05/23 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem 05/24 – Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Hollywood Bowl is a great venue for a great band. Empire did not disappoint! Their live performance is as good-if not better than their recordings, and I loved the way the built the playlist. lOVE WATCHING THE DANCERS TOO. Thank you EOTS and looking forward to the next concert from Empire.
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Following several collaborative efforts, Littlemore and Steele joined together, with Littlemore playing keyboards and background vocals while Steele has handled vocals and guitar. Playing electric music, Empire of the Sun earned certified double platinum status on its first album while winning multiple awards.
Their albums have achieved multi-Platinum certifications across the globe. In addition to their commercial triumphs, the duo has garnered an impressive array of accolades, including eight ARIA Awards, two APRA Awards, and an APRA Billions Award. With over 5.5 million albums sold globally and a staggering 7.6 billion streams, Empire of the Sun’s impact on the music industry is undeniable, solidifying their status as icons of the electronic music genre.
Following several collaborative efforts, Littlemore and Steele joined together, with Littlemore playing keyboards and background vocals while Steele has handled vocals and guitar. Playing electric music, Empire of the Sun earned certified double platinum status on its first album while winning multiple awards.
Their albums have achieved multi-Platinum certifications across the globe. In addition to their commercial triumphs, the duo has garnered an impressive array of accolades, including eight ARIA Awards, two APRA Awards, and an APRA Billions Award. With over 5.5 million albums sold globally and a staggering 7.6 billion streams, Empire of the Sun’s impact on the music industry is undeniable, solidifying their status as icons of the electronic music genre.
Empire of the Sun 2025 Tour Dates: 02/08 – Launceston, AU @ Party in the Paddock 02/22 – Christchurch, NZ @ Electric Avenue Festival 02/26 – Honolulu, HI @ Blaisdell Arena 03/28 – São Paulo, BR @ Lollapalooza Brasil 03/30 – Bogotá, CO @ Estéreo Picnic 04/02 – Monterrey, MX @ Auditorio Citibanamex 04/04 – Mexico City, MX @ Palacio de los Deportes 04/23 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore 04/24 – Chicago, IL @ Radius 04/26 – Saint Louis, MO @ Saint Louis Music Park 04/28 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre 04/30 – Seattle, WA @ WaMu Theater 05/01 – Eugene, OR @ Cuthbert Amphitheater 05/03 – Berkeley, CA @ Greek Theatre 05/11 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Pearl 05/14 – Austin, TX @ Moody Amphitheater 05/15 – Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom 05/16 – Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall 05/18 – Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy 05/20 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore 05/21 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Mirage 05/23 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem 05/24 – Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway
As Rolling Stone once observed, “Everything about Empire of the Sun is larger than life.” Ask That God continues that tradition, taking fans on a holistic musical adventure where the surreal reigns supreme. SPIN noted, “Ask That God’s production is tight and its message optimistic, with the aim of universal connectivity.” Billboard said, “Empire of the Sun shines with Ask That God.” GRAMMY.com declared, “Ask That God offers a chance to reflect on the blend of reality and imagination, while also evoking the radiant energy of their past songs.”
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Empire of the Sun’s live shows are legendary for their immersive visuals, theatrical costumes, and transcendent energy. Each performance is a journey into a world of surreal beauty and sound. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a newcomer, the “Ask That God” tour promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience that bridges the gap between music, art, and performance.
The band employs elaborate stage sets and headdress (such as wearing kabuto, war bonnets and war paint), which reflects the duo’s background in visual art. Littlemore explained that “we did see Alejandro Jodorowsky’s Holy Mountain and it influenced the way we could think about visualization”. The band has worked with a number of designers, including Jessica Huerta. Steele described the inspiration for the visual aspect as “the vision of this band, it’s built on imagination, so it comes from studying the samurais in art school to digital graphics, to topography, to filming under the ocean, to oil paintings, anything really.”
In a podcast interview with The Plug with Neil Griffiths on 6 October 2021, Littlemore said that the band had been struggling to write new music remotely over Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic, and assured fans that new music was being composed.
Empire of the Sun’s live shows are legendary for their immersive visuals, theatrical costumes, and transcendent energy. Each performance is a journey into a world of surreal beauty and sound. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a newcomer, the “Ask That God” tour promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience that bridges the gap between music, art, and performance.
The band employs elaborate stage sets and headdress (such as wearing kabuto, war bonnets and war paint), which reflects the duo’s background in visual art. Littlemore explained that “we did see Alejandro Jodorowsky’s Holy Mountain and it influenced the way we could think about visualization”. The band has worked with a number of designers, including Jessica Huerta. Steele described the inspiration for the visual aspect as “the vision of this band, it’s built on imagination, so it comes from studying the samurais in art school to digital graphics, to topography, to filming under the ocean, to oil paintings, anything really.”
In a podcast interview with The Plug with Neil Griffiths on 6 October 2021, Littlemore said that the band had been struggling to write new music remotely over Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic, and assured fans that new music was being composed.