27 on the Billboard 200.

Young also incorporates some of his Christian faith into his music, since he is a vocal Christian. [57] On June 20, 2012, he released the single, "Good Time", via his SoundCloud account.

[79] In June, it was revealed that Owl City would appear on The Smurfs 2: Music from and Inspired By Soundtrack. [91], On October 7, Owl City uploaded the official audio stream for "Tokyo" featuring singer Sekai no Owari to his official OwlCityVEVO YouTube channel. The track, called "Live It Up", was released in the soundtrack album. [8] He has described himself as introverted and believes he has symptoms of Asperger syndrome; however, it has not been diagnosed.

"[16] Through a deal with the digital aggregator CD Baby, he then started making the songs available for sale through iTunes.

[27] Owl City has toured with The Scene Aesthetic, Lights, John Mayer, Maroon 5 and Brooke Waggoner. The song was released on May 14. [55] On July 12, 2012, Young announced via Twitter that the UK release date would be pushed forward to August 20, 2012.[56]. If ever I'm feeling dry, or going through writer's block or something, I just even leaf through some pages of that book and I'm like 'Whoa, I have to go make music!'"

Owl City has recorded songs for several animated films, including Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole, Wreck-It Ralph, The Croods and The Smurfs 2. [89][90], Owl City appeared on The Art of McCartney tribute album to Paul McCartney, covering the track "Listen to What the Man Said". [6][7], Young is a devout Christian and stated that his faith is the only thing more important to him than music. [29] His first album under this new project is entitled An Airplane Carried Me to Bed, and was released July 13, 2010, via iTunes. Since 1959 Sky Sailing has been a world leader in the Sport of SOARING or flying Sailplanes aka Gliders. The song features additional vocals by Mark Hoppus of Blink-182.

Although only a few days prior on May 20, almost all of the album leaked onto the Internet.

[66], In mid-2012, Universal announced that subsidiary Universal Republic Records would be closed down, with the label's entire roster being transferred to Republic Records; as a result, all future Owl City material will be released on Republic Records. [110][111][112] Young's faith is evident on the album, All Things Bright and Beautiful, especially in "Galaxies".

Rather than it being this very dark post-apocalyptic vibe, it's very optimistic, and so it's like people are excited to leave earth."[42]. [108], Owl City's music is described as indietronica and synth-pop and is often described as belonging to the electronic music genre. Owl City released three singles from this album: "Umbrella Beach", "Vanilla Twilight" and "Fireflies". [83][84], 2014 saw the release of the single "Beautiful Times", which features violinist Lindsey Stirling and was released on April 8. [100][101] This project was titled "Adam Young Scores". The best day of my life was when I was able to quit and work on music full time", "From Mom's Basement to the Top of the Chart", "Owl City goes back to school for Halloween", "Owl City's reclusive Adam Young opens up - City Pages", "Adam Young, aka Owl City, Finds Pop Success", "Propellerhead – Artist Stories – Owl City", "Owl City > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums", "Free Download Owl City's new track: "Hot Air Balloon, "Multi-Platinum International Sensation Owl City Pens Theme Song to Zack Snyder's Animation Debut, "Owl City- Fireflies « Quality and Clean", "Owl City takes flight during sold-out show at House of Blues", "Owl City breaking through the who's-hoot of local electronica", "Owl City's "Fireflies" Lands at No.
"Fireflies" was released as a free download on the game Tap Tap Revenge 3 by Tapulous. Production on Young's third studio album began around mid-2010, with Young being announced as the executive producer of the album. All rides are with an experienced FAA Commercial Pilot. Young discussed the concept in a making-of video posted on Owl City's VEVO account, "The concept is basically about these two guys who are leaving Earth. [62], On August 18, Young released a small clip of a studio version of "I Hope You Think of Me". Young said that he would be collaborating with more producers and songwriters, saying that his new record "Marks a flying leap in this direction".

Owl City is an American electronica project created in 2007 in Owatonna, Minnesota; it is one of several projects by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Adam Young.

[63][64], On October 5, the single "When Can I See You Again? Sailplane rental, rides and instruction. Maybe that's this band. "Sky Sailing" was started as Adam Young's first solo project in 2007, before he started performing and recording as Owl City with his first EP under that name, Of June in the same year. Adam released only one album in the name of Sky Sailing: "An Airplane Carried Me To Bed", which was not released until July 13, 2010[1][2], and features some of Adam Young's early recordings, before he started touring as Owl City. [62] and would be doing multiple TV performances, including The Today Show on August 22.

[109] Young has stated that he is inspired by disco and European electronic music, as well as instrumental genres such as drone, ambient, and post-rock.

Adam Randal Young (born July 5, 1986) is Owl City's founder and only constant member.

The album debuted at No.

Of June reached No. The album comprises some of his early recordings from before he started Owl City. [103], He revealed that during the eight months from October to June, three EPs, which he has called Reels, would be released with three songs each.