Which 2026 Lollapalooza act is the Australian duo behind Walking on a Dream?

The Australian duo behind “Walking on a Dream” is Empire of the Sun.

Empire of the Sun are an Australian electronic-pop duo made up of Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore. Steele was already known for The Sleepy Jackson, while Littlemore was a member of the electronic group Pnau. Their collaboration developed into an unusually theatrical project combining synth-pop, glam imagery and elaborate costumes.

The duo’s debut album, *Walking on a Dream*, was released in 2008. Its title track and “We Are the People” brought the group international attention, with the album earning strong chart positions and multi-platinum certification in Australia. The project’s fantasy-like visual presentation became almost as recognizable as its music.

“Walking on a Dream” can refer both to the song and the album, which is a frequent source of confusion in trivia questions. Empire of the Sun followed the debut with *Ice on the Dune* in 2013, *Two Vines* in 2016 and *Ask That God* in 2024. The duo’s sound remains rooted in expansive electronic melodies and cinematic pop.