Warner Chappell Music has signed an exclusive worldwide administration deal with Luke Steele, the singer-songwriter from the Australian electronic music group Empire of the Sun.
Luke Steele, a renowned solo artist, has released two albums and two EPs under "The Sleepy Jackson," including his debut solo album "Listen To The Water." He has collaborated with prominent artists such as Jay-Z and Beyoncé.
Empire of the Sun, formed by Steele and Nick Littlemore, has garnered numerous accolades, including eight ARIA Awards, two APRA Awards, and an APRA Billions Award. The group has sold over 5.5 million albums globally and accumulated billions of streams. Empire of the Sun recently released "Ask That God (Deluxe)" and is set to embark on a global tour starting in Australia on February 8, with additional dates to be announced.
Guy Moot, co-chair and CEO of Warner Chappell Music, praised Steele's talent and expressed excitement for the collaboration: "I'm a longtime fan of Luke. As one of Australia's most influential and successful musical talents, he's consistently pushed boundaries and delivered groundbreaking work. We're proud to support him at such a pivotal moment in his career and look forward to seeing where his vision takes electronic music next."