Owl City Shines Bright at Revolution Live During MidSummer Station Tour
By Daedrian McNaughton | Premier Guide Media
September 2012
For a young artist accustomed to crafting melodies in the solitude of his mom’s basement in Minnesota, Adam Young—better known as Owl City—has made remarkable strides in his music career. His recent stop at Revolution Live in Florida was a testament to that success, as throngs of fans, many as young as 10, formed long lines around the block to see him perform his beloved anthem, “1,000 Hugs From 10,000 Lightning Bugs,” among others.
The atmosphere during the MidSummer Station tour was electric, with concertgoers buzzing with excitement. The performance was hailed as unforgettable by both older fans reliving their youth and the screaming teenagers who grew up on Young’s catchy tunes. With social media platforms like MySpace and iTunes serving as his launchpad, Adam’s grassroots movement has amassed a dedicated following, culminating in over 1.4 million downloads of his breakout hit, “Fireflies.”
Families filled the venue as the vibe remained decidedly PG-13, with no profanity to be heard—just pure, melodic fun. After the massive success of “Fireflies,” which sold over 5 million copies following its 2009 release, Young took a much-needed break, reflecting on how his life had gone from zero to sixty in the blink of an eye.
Now, he is back on the rollercoaster with a new album, MidSummer Station, named for the vivid imagery inspired by his insomnia. This record marks a departure from his earlier sound, leaning more toward upbeat, poppy, and danceable tracks. Highlighted by the collaboration “Good Time” with Carly Rae Jepsen, the new album has already sold over 1 million copies.
As the summer came to a close, the tour served as a promotional vehicle for Young’s latest project, reflecting his hopes of replicating the meteoric success he achieved in 2009. Regardless of what the charts say, his performance left an indelible mark on the crowd, proving that Adam Young’s musical journey has only just begun.
Fans walked away with smiles on their faces, humming their favorite songs as they exited the venue, certain that Owl City would continue to light up their playlists for years to come.