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American electronic musician, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for his ethereal synth-pop sound. Young launched Owl City as a solo bedroom project in 2007 in Owatonna, Minnesota. His breakthrough came with the viral hit 'Fireflies' (2009), leading to Grammy nominations and platinum sales. He remains active, exploring film scores and diverse collaborations.

• Created early Owl City albums alone in his parents' basement while working night shifts loading Coca-Cola trucks, describing music as an escape from social anxiety.
• 'Fireflies' topped charts in 24 countries unexpectedly, fueled by MySpace and YouTube. Young stated he wrote it in 45 minutes about 'insomnia and bugs that glow'.
• Faced plagiarism accusations for 'Good Time' (with Carly Rae Jepsen) and 'Verge' (featuring Aloe Blacc), though no formal claims succeeded. Critics often compared his early work to The Postal Service.
• An openly Christian artist, he released faith-inspired music under his name (e.g., 'Adam Young Scores') and contributed to 'Songs for Japan' charity after the 2011 tsunami.
• Composed orchestral scores for films like 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' (uncredited) and 'Zootopia' under his own name, showcasing versatility beyond synth-pop.