AEIOU (Pnau and Empire of the Sun song)
"AEIOU" is a song by Australian electronic trio Pnau and electronic duo Empire of the Sun. It is set to be released through Etcetc on 13 October 2023.[1]
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| Single by Pnau and Empire of the Sun | ||||
| from the album Hyperbolic | ||||
| Released | 13 October 2023 | |||
| Length | 3:15 | |||
| Label | Etcetc | |||
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| Producer(s) | Pnau | |||
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| Empire of the Sun singles chronology | ||||
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| "AEIOU" on YouTube | ||||
Background
Pnau and Empire of the Sun are connected, with songwriter and producer Nick Littlemore being in both acts. Pnau includes Peter Mayes and Sam Littlemore, while Empire of the Sun is completed with Luke Steele.[2] The colloboroation was teased via social media posts on 5 October 2023, with the statement "PNAU + Empire of The Sun - pre teaser".[3] A 15-second snippet was released on 6 October.[1]
About the collaboration, Nick Littlemore said, "This is a dream record for us. We've had the idea of a vowels-based song way back before we met Elton, but it never came together until now. It turns out it was worth the wait. And in great style we finally present a collaboration with Empire of the Sun! A voice like no other, let it lead you to the dancefloor."[2]
Luke Steele said "This song is about not letting the garden of Eden within us all be corrupted by the world."[4]
Critical reception
Mary Varvaris from The Music said "Featuring Luke Steele's unmistakable vocal alongside Pnau's catchy beats, 'AEIOU' is a dance single we're not getting out of our heads anytime soon".[5]
Music video
The video directed by Kuba Matyka & Kamila Staszczyszyn (known as MELT AI) and premiered on 12 October 2023.[4]
References
- "PNAU x Empire of the Sun - AEIOU (snippet) OUT OCTOBER 13th". YouTube. 6 October 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- "PNAU and Empire of the Sun Team Up for New Single 'AEIOU'". Music Feeds. 12 October 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- Jessie Lynch (6 October 2023). "Are Empire Of The Sun About To Drop New Music?". The Music. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- Conor Lochrie (12 October 2023). "PNAU and Empire of the Sun Have Finally Released a Song Together". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- "PNAU & Empire Of The Sun Team Up For Long-Awaited Collaboration, 'AEIOU'". The Music. 12 October 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.