The Frontier Touring Company proudly announces the return of Owl City to Australia and New Zealand for a series of headline performances this November.
In the basement of a modest house in a small town in Minnesota, emerged the electronic and melodically infectious tunes of Adam Young, more widely known as pop darling Owl City.
Owl City’s first official album release titled Ocean Eyes took on a life of its own and achieved multiplatinum sales, including the four times platinum single ‘Fireflies’ which rose to #1 in 22 countries, was positioned number one on the ARIA singles chart and placed in the RIANZ Top 5.
‘The likes of Umbrella Beach, Cave In and Vanillla Twilight blend bittersweet longing, wintry elemental imagery and melodies that worm their way into your consciousness with effortless aplomb.’ – Q Magazine
‘The third album from MySpace phenom Owl City, a.k.a., Adam Young, is Pristine pop electronica: synths and strings meld seamlessly into dreamy, summery atmospherics…The result is a skillfully crafted record that feels blissfully monochromatic.’ – Spin
2010 saw Young reach our shores for the first time in support of Cobra Starship. Since his previous visit, Young has supported John Mayer and Maroon 5 on their American tours and is now returning to Australasia for his very own headline shows. Owl City is making an enormous impact on the music scene and the fans are ready for the dynamic and exciting live show he brings to every stage.
The much anticipated Owl City will be playing in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, don’t miss out on your chance to hear the charming melodies and endearing vocals of Adam Young live in concert.
Support for all shows will be provided by fellow Americans The Album Leaf.
The Album Leaf, signed to Sub Pop Records, is the solo project of Jimmy LaValle, a San Diego-based songwriter. La Valle constructed his music in an eclectic manner, utilizing everything from ambient noise, field recordings and radio transmissions. Inspired by classical, jazz and post rock genres La Valle has recorded five full length albums. His most recent record A Chorus of Storytellers was released in February this year. The Album Leaf has been performing in multiple continents and is now en route to our shores.
