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Empire + Palace is an Australian indie rock band created by multi-instrumentalist Adrian James. The band consists of James, who writes, records, performs and produces the music. As a touring and live act, James plays mainly plays guitar and leading vocals alongside childhood friends, and semi-professional band, Spiryt.

The band has released 4 studio albums. Whenever an unused, B-Side track is released, it is released under the psuedonym Trog the Dog, as opposed to Empire + Palace. Their debut album, Alice Park is the fastest selling debut album by a band in Australian chart history, selling 1.1 million copies, just in Australia, in the first 11 months.

They have been signed to independent record label, Pink Monkey Records since December, 2009, and has avoided many offers from major labels in favour of an independent label for creative freedom.

Empire + Palace is currently on an extended hiatus as of 2017, with James focusing on his side project, Wiltshire, a two piece rock band, as well as producing Spiryt’s upcoming debut album.

Studio

 * Adrian James – vocals, guitar, bass, drums, synthesizer, piano, keyboards

Live

 * Adrian James – lead vocals, guitar, synthesizers, keyboards, piano (2010–present)
 * Caleb Lincoln – guitar, backing vocals, piano, keyboards (2010–present)
 * Chris Chatters – bass, synthesizers, backing vocals (2010–present)
 * Josh James – drums, guitar (2010–present)

Discography

 * Studio Albums
 * Alice Park (2010)
 * The Jealousy’s Cup of Tea (2011)
 * Wanderlust (2013)
 * Iridescent & Skybound (2016)

Tour History

 * Alice Park Tour (2010)
 * The Jelousy’s Cup of Tea Tour (2011-2012)
 * Wanderlust Tour (2013-2014)
 * Iridescent & Skybound Tour (2016-2017)