The group's debut album, *The Great Divide*, was released in 2012 and peaked at number three on the New Zealand Albums Chart. Their second album, *Cleopatra*, was released in 2014 and debuted at number one on the New Zealand Albums Chart.
The Luminaries have won numerous awards, including two Silver Scroll Awards for Songwriter of the Year in 2012 and 2014. They have also been nominated for two Grammy Awards, for Best Dance Recording in 2013 and 2015.
The group has toured extensively throughout the world, including performances at major festivals such as Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Glastonbury. They have also supported acts such as Coldplay, The Killers, and The xx.
In 2016, The Luminaries announced that they would be going on hiatus to focus on other projects. However, they have reunited for a number of live performances in recent years.