luke steele

Music

Which Aussie Band’s Record Is Impressing President Obama?

5:31PM Jess McGuire | First Elton John, then Jay-Z… now the leader of the free world? Yup, seems like anyone who is anyone is a fan of Empire Of The Sun. Well, that is if you believe Luke Steele’s recent claims. How did it take me a week to find this out? I’m losing my edge. More »
Music

Empire Of The Sun Enjoying Adulation In The UK, Name Dropping Like It’s Going Out Of Style

1:02PM Jess McGuire | Defamer Australia readers should already be well familiar with the genius of Empire Of The Sun – we went mad for it in September, and the whole country seemed to get on board which resulted in the single Walking On A Dream going great guns in the last Triple J Hottest 100. Nick Littlemore and Luke Steele are currently wooing the British press and doing a great job of it, if the following excerpt from The Sun is anything to go by. Margarita’s, Star Wars-style costumes, Indian head-gear and guyliner. Just a normal Monday lunchtime for wacky newcomers Empire Of The Sun. The psychedelic Aussie duo are on a mission to conquer the world – and I wouldn’t bet against it. More »

We Love Empire Of The Sun!

2:44PM Jess McGuire | At least, I’m fairly sure we do. Although it should be pointed out that I’ve only heard one song from the Nick Littlemore from PNAU/Luke Steele from The Sleepy Jackson collaboration, but I certainly adore that. Cue furthering of Nick Littlemore crush (which kicked off thanks to the slightly pube-revealing cover of the Teenager single… I KNOW, I am seeking help as we speak). More »