Adam Young, 1986
Writers · July 5, 1986
Adam Young
★ HOW OLD IS ADAM YOUNG?
Adam Young is 39 years old, born July 5, 1986 in United States · Cancer.
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About
Adam Young built a solo electronic empire as Owl City, the one-man electronica project that became his signature. Born July 5, 1986, in the US, Young also recorded under Port Blue and Sky Sailing, and collaborated with producers like Paul van Dyk and Armin van Buuren. As a Cancer, he channels introspective songwriting into layered synth-pop.
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Biography
Adam Young is an American singer-songwriter and musician best known as the founder and sole member of Owl City, an electronica project. Born July 5, 1986, Young grew up in the US and developed a prolific output across multiple musical identities. Beyond Owl City, he recorded under Port Blue and Sky Sailing, and contributed to the electronica band Swimming With Dolphins and post-rock outfit Windsor Airlift. His production reach extended beyond music—he composed scores for Apple and Disney. Young's collaborative network spans electronic producers (Paul van Dyk, Chicane, Armin van Buuren, Schiller) and alternative-rock acts (Relient K, Jars of Clay, Switchfoot), blending genres across studio work. As a writer and musician, Young's work sits at the intersection of electronic production and pop songcraft. Cancer placements often gravitate toward introspection and emotional depth, traits evident in his synth-driven melancholy. His life-path number 9 suggests a cyclical creative arc—finishing projects, reinventing personas, embracing multiple musical identities across his career.
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Trivia
- Young recorded under at least four distinct project names: Owl City, Port Blue, Sky Sailing, and Swimming With Dolphins, each with its own sonic identity.
- He composed original music for major tech and entertainment brands, including Apple and Disney, beyond his solo recording career.
- His collaborators span both electronic pioneers (Paul van Dyk, Armin van Buuren) and Christian rock bands (Relient K, Jars of Clay, Switchfoot), showing genre fluidity.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Adam Young often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
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CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
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Frequently asked
- How old is Adam Young?
- Adam Young is 39 years old (born July 5, 1986).
- When is Adam Young's birthday?
- Adam Young was born on July 5, 1986.
- What is Adam Young's zodiac sign?
- Adam Young is a Cancer, born July 5, 1986.
- What is Adam Young's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Adam Young was born in 1986, the year of the Fire Tiger.
- Where is Adam Young from?
- Adam Young is from United States.
- What does Adam Young do?
- Adam Young is a writer.
- Is Adam Young still alive?
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