Nicholas George Littlemore, known as Nick Littlemore, is an Australian musician, songwriter and record producer from Sydney. He has worked across multiple projects and genres, most notably as a founding member of the electronic trio Pnau and the art-pop duo Empire of the Sun. Littlemore is also associated with collaborative projects such as Teenager and ongoing studio production work; he is recognized for blending dance music sensibilities with pop songwriting and theatrical presentation.
Major projects and roles
Littlemore's career is best understood through the bands and partnerships in which he has participated. He frequently alternates roles between performer, co-writer and producer, and often works with close collaborators including family and peers.
- Pnau — collaborative electronic outfit where Littlemore shares composition and production duties with bandmates such as Peter Mayes and his brother Sam.
- Empire of the Sun — a duo formed with Luke Steele, notable for its lush synth arrangements and striking visual style.
- Teenager — a rock-electronic side project that included New Zealand-born musician Pip Brown (also known as Ladyhawke).
Style, influence and approach
Littlemore's work combines electronic production techniques with melodic pop and occasional rock influences. He is known for an eclectic approach that favors textural layering, catchy hooks and a sense of theatricality in live and recorded presentations. His production often highlights polished synth timbres, danceable rhythms and an emphasis on atmosphere as much as straightforward songwriting.
Collaborations and public profile
Across his career Littlemore has collaborated with a range of artists, producers and visual designers, contributing to recordings, remixes and live concepts. He has maintained a profile both as a band member and as an in-demand studio collaborator; readers can follow official channels and profiles for current projects and releases via a general artist profile.
Notable facts and context
Born and raised in Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Littlemore is part of a wider Australian electronic and pop music scene that has produced internationally recognized acts. His career illustrates how contemporary musicians move fluidly between bands, solo work and behind-the-scenes production, shaping both popular singles and ambitious audiovisual projects.