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Owl City's first two records were released while the group was unsigned.<ref name="ms"/> In early 2009, Owl City was signed to record label [[Universal Republic|Universal Republic]] with the help of entertainment attorney Ken Abdo<ref name="whooo"/>. |
Owl City's first two records were released while the group was unsigned.<ref name="ms"/> In early 2009, Owl City was signed to record label [[Universal Republic|Universal Republic]] with the help of entertainment attorney Ken Abdo<ref name="whooo"/>. |
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Owl City has released one album, with a second entitled ''Ocean Eyes'' to be released at [[iTunes]] on July 14, 2009, with a physical release on July 28, 2009. In 2007, Owl City released an [[EP_(music)|EP]] titled ''Of June.'' In 2008, |
Owl City has released one album, with a second entitled ''[[Ocean Eyes]]'' to be released at [[iTunes]] on [[July 14]], [[2009]], with a physical release on [[July 28]], [[2009]]. In 2007, Owl City released an [[EP_(music)|EP]] titled ''Of June.'' In 2008, the album ''Maybe I'm Dreaming'' was released. ''Of June'' reached #20 on the [[Billboard magazine|Billboard]] Electronic Albums chart, and ''Maybe I'm Dreaming'' peaked on the same chart at #16.<ref>[http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:gcfixz95ldhe~T5 Charts], [[Allmusic]]</ref> |
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Owl City has also released two [[Single_(music)|singles]], "Hot Air Balloon" and "Strawberry Avalanche," leading up to the release of |
Owl City has also released two [[Single_(music)|singles]], "Hot Air Balloon" and "Strawberry Avalanche," leading up to the release of ''[[Ocean Eyes]]''.<ref name="free">{{cite web|url=http://universalrepublic.com/community/artist/news_entry.aspx?mid=339657&mjid=6854&cmnt=1|title=Free Download Owl City's new track: "Hot Air Balloon"}}</ref> |
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Young maintains two side projects, Swimming With Dolphins and Port Blue. |
Young maintains two side projects, Swimming With Dolphins and Port Blue. |
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*''Of June'' EP (Self-released, 2007) |
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*''Maybe I'm Dreaming'' (Self-released, 2008) |
*''Maybe I'm Dreaming'' (Self-released, 2008) |
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*''Ocean Eyes'' ([[Universal Republic]], 2009) |
*''[[Ocean Eyes]]'' ([[Universal Republic]], 2009) |
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Owl City is a band that was formed in early 2007 and consists of one single member, 23 year-old Adam Young[1]. Adam Young started out making music in his parents' basement[1], which he claims is a result of his insomnia[2]. Among Young's influences are disco and European electronic music.[3] Owl City found early popularity through its own MySpace profile, which has received more than 5 million plays on tracks, such as "Hello Seattle".[2].
Owl City's first two records were released while the group was unsigned.[2] In early 2009, Owl City was signed to record label Universal Republic with the help of entertainment attorney Ken Abdo[1].
Owl City has released one album, with a second entitled Ocean Eyes to be released at iTunes on July 14, 2009, with a physical release on July 28, 2009. In 2007, Owl City released an EP titled Of June. In 2008, the album Maybe I'm Dreaming was released. Of June reached #20 on the Billboard Electronic Albums chart, and Maybe I'm Dreaming peaked on the same chart at #16.[4]
Owl City has also released two singles, "Hot Air Balloon" and "Strawberry Avalanche," leading up to the release of Ocean Eyes.[5]
Young maintains two side projects, Swimming With Dolphins and Port Blue.
Discography
- Albums
- Of June EP (Self-released, 2007)
- Maybe I'm Dreaming (Self-released, 2008)
- Ocean Eyes (Universal Republic, 2009)
- Singles
- "Hot Air Balloon" (2009)
- "Strawberry Avalanche" (2009)
- "Fireflies" (2009) iTunes Single of the Week