Owl City is the electronic brainchild of Adam Young, who launched the
project in 2007 while living at his parents' home in Owatonna, MN.
Troubled by insomnia, Young began spending his evenings in the household
basement, where a computer and several instruments provided a welcome
diversion from his sleeping patterns. He eventually combined those
diversions into a blend of electronica and emo-pop, using little more
than his computer and various keyboards to record the material. Songs
were uploaded to MySpace upon completion, and Young began attracting a
surprising amount of attention on the networking site. Of particular
note was "Hello Seattle," a fabricated ode to the Emerald City whose
viral popularity earned Young a record contract with Universal Republic.
Ocean Eyes, his debut album for the label, was released in 2009, coinciding with the launch of Owl City's first national tour. While on the road, Young watched as "Fireflies" became one of the year's most popular singles, eventually topping the charts in several countries (including the U.S.) and selling more than three million copies. He responded by increasing his touring commitments, and 2010 found him playing shows in America, Canada, Australia, Germany, and throughout the U.K. He also released a deluxe edition of Ocean Eyes, this one packed with seven bonus tracks. That year, Young also released An Airplane Carried Me to Bed, an album of songs he wrote before Owl City under the name Sky Sailing.
Ocean Eyes, his debut album for the label, was released in 2009, coinciding with the launch of Owl City's first national tour. While on the road, Young watched as "Fireflies" became one of the year's most popular singles, eventually topping the charts in several countries (including the U.S.) and selling more than three million copies. He responded by increasing his touring commitments, and 2010 found him playing shows in America, Canada, Australia, Germany, and throughout the U.K. He also released a deluxe edition of Ocean Eyes, this one packed with seven bonus tracks. That year, Young also released An Airplane Carried Me to Bed, an album of songs he wrote before Owl City under the name Sky Sailing.
Discography
The Midsummer Station (2012)
Released:
August 17, 2012
Label:
Universal Republic
Shooting Star EP (2012)
Released:
May 15, 2012
Label:
Universal Republic
All Things Bright and Beautiful (2011)
Released:
June 14, 2011
Label:
Universal Republic
Ocean Eyes (2009)
Released:
July 14, 2009
Label:
Universal Republic
Maybe I'm Dreaming (2008)
Released:
16 December 2008
Label
Self-released (Original release)
Universal Republic (Second release)
Of June EP (2007)
Released:
April 21, 2007
Label
Self-released (Original release)
Universal Republic (Second release)
Universal Republic (Second release)
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