American musician (born 1986)
Adam Young
Young performing at the Bowery Ballroom in 2009
Born Adam Randal Young
(1986-07-05 ) July 5, 1986 (age 38) Occupations
Singer
songwriter
musician
Years active 2002–present Spouse
Abbey Olmsted
(
m. 2022)
[ 1] Musical career Origin Owatonna, Minnesota , U.S.[ 2] Genres Instruments
Vocals
guitar
bass
drums
keyboard
Member of Owl City Formerly of Website ayoungscores .com
Musical artist
Adam Randal Young (born July 5, 1986)[ 7] is an American singer-songwriter and musician. He is best known as the founder and sole member of electronica project Owl City .[ 6] Outside of Owl City, Young has recorded music under different musical projects, most notably Port Blue and Sky Sailing.[ 8] In addition to these works, Young was part of the electronica band Swimming With Dolphins and post-rock band Windsor Airlift .[ 9] [ 10]
Young has also collaborated with numerous musical artists such as Paul van Dyk , Chicane , Armin van Buuren , Schiller and Switchfoot . Young has composed music for brands such as Apple and Disney .
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^ Evan Lucy (August 9, 2012). "Interview: Owl City on collaborations, EDM and his new record" . Alternative Press . Retrieved April 17, 2024 .
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^ Chris Riemenschneider (October 6, 2018). "New Owl City album powered by 'Fireflies' hitmaker's wholesome Owatonna life" . Star Tribune . Retrieved July 14, 2023 .
^ Andrew Leahey. "Adam Young Biography by Andrew Leahey" . AllMusic . Retrieved June 13, 2023 .
^ Ben Cardenas (May 25, 2011). "Swimming With Dolphins - Ambient Blue EP" . Jesus Freak Hideout . Retrieved July 14, 2023 .
^ Andrew Chin (May 8, 2015). "Interview with Owl City 's Adam Young" . That's Magazine . Retrieved June 25, 2023 .