Just a normal Monday lunchtime for wacky newcomers Empire Of The Sun. The psychedelic Aussie duo are on a mission to conquer the world - and I wouldn't bet against it.

Created by Luke Steele (the mastermind behind The Sleepy Jackson) and Nick Littlemore (one half of techno duo Pnau), they immediately had many people hooked as they were greeted by the gentle strumming of a guitar.

They've already created a splash with "Walking On A Dream," the title track from their spectacular new album which is the perfect example of the year's infectious electro-pop sound.

Now they are going to travel around the world to make music videos for each song on the LP and merge them into a feature film with an all-star cast. Nick said: "Elton John will probably be involved. He is a huge fan of EOTS and loves our plans. He's a fun guy. He might play a dog."

However Luke - who met Nick in Sydney in 2000 through a label friend - chipped in: "I don't think he'll want to be a dog so we'd better make him an elephant. He's very grand." Luke added: "We've written a script which is changing all the time. We're trying to get someone like Forest Whitaker to be the voice of God."

Nick also has plans to get Brandon Flowers on board after forging a friendship with The Killers while working together in 2006. While Nick recalled how Elton hunted him down in Australia after connecting with Pnau's music. He said: "He rung me up and told me one of Pnau's albums was one of the best he's ever heard. "We've become good friends and he really likes the visual concept of EOTS. We've been round his house for tea and spoken a lot about our ideas. He's such a big star and appreciate any input he gives.

"He loves visual and theatrical masterpiece we are trying to create. I love his costumes too but he seems to have toned them down a bit recently which is a shame. I loved the 70s when people were flamboyant - it's time to be more out there again."

Luke continued: "There are discussions to film one video at Elton's country estate in Windsor. So far 'Walking On A Dream' was filmed with emperors in China and 'We Are The People' in Mexico. Mexico was a life-changing experience and we'd like to go back but each video is taking us somewhere different. Iceland is next but then I think we'll be ready to hit the UK. Stonehenge is an idea also."

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