Owl City is an American electronic music project created in 2007 in Owatonna, Minnesota; it is one of several projects by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Adam Young. Young created the project while experimenting with music in his parents' basement. Owl City developed a following on the social networking site MySpace, like many musicians who achieved success in the late 2000s, before signing with Universal Republic Records, now Republic Records, in 2008. After two independent releases, Owl City gained mainstream popularity with the 2009 major label debut album Ocean Eyes, which includes the six-time Platinum single "Fireflies". The album was certified Platinum in the United States in April 2010. In June 2011, Owl City released its third studio album, All Things Bright and Beautiful, which was followed by The Midsummer Station in August 2012.
| Origin | Owatonna, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Genres | Electronica, synth-pop, indietronica, pop, CEDM, CCM |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Republic, Sky Harbor |
| Associated acts | Port Blue, Sky Sailing, Lights, Breanne Düren, Matthew Thiessen, Swimming With Dolphins, Windsor Airlift |
| Members | Adam Young |
About Owl City
Originally known as Insect Airport, they won three awards at the Billboard Japan Music Awards in 2012.
Achievement of Owl City
Their first tour as Owl City was called the North American Fall Tour
with Kate Havnevik and Unicorn Kid in 2009. Adam Young has been the band's only consistent member since its formation.
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