Adam Young (American musician)

Adam Young
Young performing at the Bowery Ballroom in 2009
Born
Adam Randal Young

(1986-07-05) July 5, 1986 (age 38)
Ottumwa, Iowa, U.S.
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
Years active2002–present
Spouse
Abbey Olmsted
​
(m. 2022)​
[1]
Musical career
OriginOwatonna, Minnesota, U.S.[2]
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • bass
  • drums
  • keyboard
Member ofOwl City
Formerly of
Websiteayoungscores.com
Signature

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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  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Iowa State was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference Port Blue Bio was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ Jon Bream (October 13, 2015). "Six years after 'Fireflies,' Owl City is still glowing as an accidental careerist". Star Tribune. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
  5. ^ Evan Lucy (August 9, 2012). "Interview: Owl City on collaborations, EDM and his new record". Alternative Press. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  6. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference Owl City Bio was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  7. ^ Chris Riemenschneider (October 6, 2018). "New Owl City album powered by 'Fireflies' hitmaker's wholesome Owatonna life". Star Tribune. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  8. ^ Andrew Leahey. "Adam Young Biography by Andrew Leahey". AllMusic. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  9. ^ Ben Cardenas (May 25, 2011). "Swimming With Dolphins - Ambient Blue EP". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  10. ^ Andrew Chin (May 8, 2015). "Interview with Owl City 's Adam Young". That's Magazine. Retrieved June 25, 2023.