Pnau is an Australian dance music duo originating from Sydney, Australia. The duo consists of musicians Nick Littlemore (vocals, production) and Peter Mayes (guitar, production). The pair have achieved multiple successes throughout their career with their award-winning debut album
Sambanova, their widely acclaimed 2007 release
Pnau, their breakthrough side-project Empire of the Sun, and their multiple chart-topping singles. Pnau is also recognized for their heavily publicized apprenticeship under musician Elton John, who signed the duo after listening to their record
Pnau. Several of Pnau's recent projects have featured John's involvement, such as Pnau's album
Soft Universe and an album featuring Pnau recreations of Elton John's hits called
Good Morning to the Night.