I've been hearing this song on the radio for a few weeks and even saw the video a few days ago on TV but didn't notice what the band's name was or the song title... First I thought it was MGMT but didn't find the song in their "repertoire"... then I wondered if it was some new French band because I thought the way the lead singer says "the thrill of it" sounded French.

But finally, yesterday I discovered that it's the Australian duo Empire of the Sun with the title track of their album, "Walking on a Dream", released in Australia in October 2008 and earlier this year in Europe. I just bought their album, although I haven't "digested" it fully yet, so far it sounds good and it doesn't strike me as a MGMT knock-off though the title track does sound a bit like them....
But anyway, here's the video for the song:

Empire of the Sun is God like, seriously.

I like the song...to me it sounds like a song released in the 80's,
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Perez has posted this on his site before. I love it.

It's a fantastic song. I really enjoy it. It's perfect synthpop. The video is gorgeous, so glad they featured it in YouTube HD. The thing I like most about "Walking On A Dream" is how cleansing it feels. You feel like you've been relieved and lifted of a burden; and the past -- while you're aware it occurred -- doesn't matter anymore. That's what I take away from the melody and the atmosphere of the tune. It's transcendent.

Nick Littlemore is also in PNAU. If you haven't already, check out a great tune of his other band entitled "With You Forever." It glows like something out of Chic's late seventies catalogue.

this song is too good to be on the backpages, unread.

A great duo from Australia - Empire of the Sun's album is well worth a listen - refreshing melodic electro pop.

This album has been on my high rotation for several months now.

Check it.

Swa