NEW Video: Empire of the Sun - DNA

Check out the brand spankin' new video from Empire of the Sun, DNA! The juxtaposition of the Empire duo against the ordinary world is almost comical and definitely beautiful in its own way. Empire will be in Chicago on September 12 at the Aragon, for ticket info, click here.

New Album: Empire of the Sun: Ice on the Dune

After five long years, Empire of the Sun is back with their new album Ice on the Dune.  Released on June 14th, the album brings us a new taste of what the duo has been up to for all this time and allows us to finally indulge in new sounds from the fantastic duo. Check out the album via itunes and their video for single, Alive, below!

Empire of the Sun AND Miami Horror - Congress - Chicago

Let me first off say this was the most amazing show to take pictures at in my entire life, both Empire of the Sun and Miami Horror really know how to perform!

I just couldn't wait to get all these pictures up, ENJOY!

The Empire Strikes the East Coast! Empire of the Sun at Terminal 5 - NYC

Two years, a burned out CD and hundreds of YouTube videos later, I finally got to see the otherworldly live experience that is Empire of the Sun, (not once but twice) as they made their US debut this past August. Although their first time in the US, Aussie natives "Emporer" Luke Steele (of alt group The Sleepy Jackson) and "Lord" Nick Littlemore (of dance-duo Pnau) are no strangers to the live show. They've been making musical magic since 2007 as EOTS, and released their debut album "Walking On A Dream" in fall 2008. Judging by the intense visuals of their cover art and the ultra-glam attire and scenery in their video's, you have to hope that they bring a traveling circus with them to their live shows as well. Trust me when I say they heeded my every expectation.    

They kicked off their 7-show circuit by lighting up Perry's @ Lollapallooza in Chicago on August 7th, before making their way to NYC for two, sold out Terminal 5 shows, the second of which I was lucky enough to catch. The entire show was magical. From start to finish the show felt like you were following your way through some epic adventure love story complete with all the creatures of Narnia, lights from some old school sci-fi junket, and noises & sounds from some uber cool pinball game. They opened with a favorite of mine, "Standing On The Shore" which (even in the photo pit), I was able to groove to. Other crowd favorites included "Half Mast" and "Swordfish Hotkiss Night" complete with some awesome metallic blue body-suits and fish masks. With enough costume changes to make even Cher jealous, it was hard to pick out our favorite pics. To see them all go here. Nearing the end of their 50 minute set they played "Walking On A Dream" which first beat out ignited the crowd into a dance frenzy.

Side project or not, I anticipate we'll hear more from these guys and hopefully get to catch them in the States again soon! If you don't already have it, make sure you go pick up their album "Walking on a Dream". Stic favorite's include: Standing On The Shore, Without You, and of course the ultimate summer jam, Walking On A Dream.