Empire of the Sun member 'missing'

Empire of the Sun vocalist Luke Steele has revealed that he will perform solo at the group's upcoming live Australian shows after bandmate Nick Littlemore's unexplained disappearance.

Steele admitted that it had been five months since Littlemore walked out on the group and he had been left 'holding the baby'.

"He disappeared about five months ago and I haven't really heard from him," Steele told Australian Associated Press. "Last I heard he's in Canada and then he's in Vegas.

"[But] as my Dad always says, 'you've got to keep the show on the road'."

The 29-year-old added he was unsure if Littlemore was still a part of the band, saying: "I really don't know, hey. He's just left me with the baby."

In the wake of Littlemore's disappearance, Adelaide group The Swiss will act as backing band for Empire of the Sun's live performances as part of Australia's Parklife music festivals.