Empire of the Sun have returned with their fourth album, Ask That God, by way of Capitol Records.
Inviting their followers, affectionately known as the Empyreans, again into their musical universe, the album marks a triumphant return after an eight-year hiatus following 2016’s Two Vines.
The band’s Luke Steele (Emperor Steele) and Nick Littlemore (Lord Littlemore) deliver a religious strategy to their music, curating an uplifting expertise. The duo has launched into a brand new chapter this 12 months, starting with a sequence of 5 beforehand launched singles from the album.
Every launch is accompanied by a visually gorgeous music video directed by Michael Maxxis. Filmed in Thailand, the vibrant movies narrate a cinematic story of otherworldly beings visiting Earth.
Steele describes the album as a journey of transcendence, crammed with emotive sound design and storytelling reflecting the evolution of their lives. “It’s a report about realization, coming to phrases with mortality and everlasting freedom,” he mentioned.
The album’s uplifting lead single “Modifications” units the stage for this new period, exploring the theme of rebirth. Others, together with “Cherry Blossom,” “Music on the Radio,” “The Feeling You Get” and “AEIOU,” additionally seize Empire of the Solar’s recent route by means of euphoric and irresistible indietronica.
Elsewhere, “Tv” explores the cosmic distinction between heaven and earth. It is one in all three songs (together with “Modifications” and “Cherry Blossom”) produced in Sweden with Salem Al Fakir and Vincent Pontare, recognized for his or her influential work with Avicii and Swedish Home Mafia, respectively.
The band’s knack for crafting evocative, imaginative moments by means of music shines additional by means of standout tracks just like the rebellious social gathering tune “Revolve” and the breezy “Wild World.” The titular monitor, “Ask That God,” is nostalgic and emotive whereas “Rhapsodize” and “Pals I Know” supply a extra light, introspective sound.
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“Our information are in the end a companion for folks, optimistic affirmations saying, ‘Take us with you in your adventures,'” Littlemore explains. “We put a lot positivity into this report. It is all the time been about lifting folks up and serving to them dive deeper into their creativeness.”
Empire of the Solar will hit the highway this fall, bringing their stay present on a tour by means of Australia, Mexico and the US.
Hearken to Ask That God under and discover the brand new album on streaming platforms here.
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