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New Empire (band)

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New Empire
Company typeBand
IndustryMusic
Founded2005
Headquarters
Sydney
,
Australia
ProductsAlbums, singles, live performances

New Empire was a rock ensemble originating from Sydney, Australia, established in 2005. The group consisted of Jeremy Fowler, Kale Kneale, Kyle Lane, Nate Cairns, Sam Walker, and Peter Gillies.

Come with Me Tonight (2008–2011)

Their first album, Come with Me Tonight, was launched in August 2008. Throughout 2005 to 2009, they appeared at the Black Stump Music and Arts Festival and were frequent performers at Big Exo Day. In 2009, they served as the opening act for Relient K, and in 2010 they supported Stan Walker and Hillsong United during the Youth Alive tour.

Bassist Sam Walker departed from the band on 27 December 2010. By April 2011, New Empire was touring across Australia as support for Good Charlotte, also opening for Switchfoot in Sydney and joining Owl City on the "All Things Bright And Beautiful" Australian tour.

Ahead of their next album Give Me the World, they released the single "Here in Your Eyes" on YouTube and iTunes on 14 March 2011. The follow-up single was released on 29 June 2011. On 7 July 2011, Kyle Lane was introduced as the band's new bassist.

Symmetry (2011–2013)

At a concert in Brisbane on 9 July 2011, Jeremy Fowler informally disclosed the title of their sophomore album. The album, named Symmetry, was officially announced five days later on 14 July and released on 16 September. To support the release, the band toured Australia in October and November with For Our Hero and A Sleepless Melody as opening acts.

Late in 2011, Thom William left his role as touring guitarist and keyboardist to focus on a career in production and songwriting.

In January 2012, New Empire performed at New Zealand’s Parachute Music Festival alongside bands such as The Almost and Relient K. On Easterfest, held on 7 April 2012, Jeremy revealed that their track "One Heart/Million Voices" had been chosen as the official theme song for Australian television coverage of the 2012 Summer Olympics. That same year, they made an unexpected appearance at the Black Stump Music and Arts Festival.

On 6 November 2012, it was announced that Peter Gillies had exited the band. Kyle Lane transitioned from bassist to lead guitarist, his preferred instrument. In Easterfest 2013, Kyle and Jeremy performed a confidential acoustic set.

In a Breath (2014)

New Empire signed with Tooth and Nail Records in February 2014. Their third studio album, In A Breath, was released in April that year. Following this release, they embarked on the "In A Breath Australian Tour" between June and July. Additionally, they supported the North American "Hope Revolution Tour."

On 11 August 2015, through Facebook, New Empire declared their decision to disband after a decade together. Their farewell tour occurred in October of that year.

Final tour (2015)

The band's concluding tour, titled "Give Me the World," culminated with a sold-out performance at Sydney's Factory Theatre on 24 October. Supporting performers included Gus & Iggy and I am Apollo. The setlist encompassed selections from all three albums, some rendered in their original versions prior to studio recording. The event was filmed by Inaburra Media for a live DVD production.

Manager and former guitarist Peter Gillies made a guest appearance during the finale to perform "Across the Oceans" alongside the band. The concert concluded with their hallmark song "One Heart/Million Voices." Afterward, current and former band members hosted an autograph session that attracted fans who waited for hours.

"Beginning as nineteen-year-olds rehearsing in Kale's garage in Cronulla, we've regarded New Empire as an opportunity to create music we cherish, inspire audiences, and connect with fans globally—from road trips across North America to sharing stages with respected artists and festival weekends at Parachute and Easterfest. It has been an honor to share this experience with you.

We invite you to join us one last time on 'The Final Tour' throughout Australia and New Zealand where we'll perform tracks from all three albums while partnering with Love Mercy Foundation, a charity making an impact in Uganda.

Our final single and video 'In a Breath' is dedicated to our supporters and those who have lost loved ones prematurely. To our parents—Robyn, Karen, Janice, and Ross—we love you dearly and miss you deeply. Thank you for your unwavering support. It’s been an incredible journey. Jeremy, Kale, Kyle, and Nate."

Songs by New Empire such as "Across The Oceans" and "A Little Braver" were featured as original soundtracks in the 2016 Korean drama Uncontrollably Fond.

Band lineup

Past members

  • Jeremy Fowler – lead vocals, guitar, piano (2005–2015)
  • Kale Kneale – drums and percussion, backing vocals (2005–2015)
  • Kyle Lane – lead guitar, backing vocals (2012–2015); bass guitar, backing vocals (2005–2012)
  • Nate Cairns – bass guitar, backing vocals (unknown–2015)
  • Sam Walker – bass guitar (2005)
  • Pete Gillies – lead guitar (2005–2012)

Touring artists

  • Thom William – guitar and keyboard (2005–2011)
  • Pete Gillies – guest appearance on lead guitar (2015 Give Me The World Tour, final performance)


Studio albums

  • Come with Me Tonight (21 August 2008)
  • Symmetry (16 September 2011) AUS Chart Peak: No. 39, NZ Chart Peak: No. 23
  • In A Breath (18 April 2014) AUS Chart Peak: No. 28

Come With Me Tonight (2008)

  1. "Take Me Back"
  2. "Come With Me Tonight"
  3. "Follow"
  4. "The Voice"
  5. "So Far Away"
  6. "Colours From Black and White"
  7. "If He Hurts You"
  8. "Lucentia Uno"
  9. "Hero"
  10. "The Secret"

Come With Me Tonight (deluxe edition) (2010)

  1. "Take Me Back"
  2. "Come With Me Tonight"
  3. "The Summer Sky"
  4. "Hero"
  5. "Follow"
  6. "So Far Away"
  7. "If He Hurts You"
  8. "Lucentia Uno"
  9. "The Voice"
  10. "Colours From Black And White"
  11. "The Secret"

Symmetry (2011)

  1. "Across The Oceans"
  2. "Train on Time"
  3. "Give Me The World"
  4. "Ghosts"
  5. "Tightrope"
  6. "Worth The Wait"
  7. "Staircase"
  8. "Long Way Home"
  9. "Here in Your Eyes"
  10. "Imagination"
  11. "One Heart/Million Voices"
  12. "Give Me The World" (acoustic) (bonus track)
  13. "Staircase" (acoustic) (bonus track)

In A Breath (2014)

  1. "Tale of Jonah"
  2. "Relight the Fire"
  3. "The Sun Won't Sleep"
  4. "Say It Like You Mean It"
  5. "In A Breath"
  6. "Wise Fox"
  7. "Fallen Soldiers"
  8. "Left Behind"
  9. "A Little Braver"
  10. "Outshine The Brightest"
  11. "Relight The Fire" (acoustic)

Singles

  • "The Summer Sky" (24 February 2010)
  • "Hero" (9 March 2011)
  • "Here in Your Eyes" (14 March 2011)
  • "Give Me the World" (30 June 2011)
  • "Ghosts" (12 September 2011)
  • "O Holy Night" (12 December 2011)
  • "One Heart / Million Voices" (30 April 2012)
  • "Relight the Fire" (1 December 2012)
  • "Relight the Fire (Northie Remix)" (12 April 2013)
  • "Say It Like You Mean It" (Pre-release Streamed 6 September 2013)

External links

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