Departing a bit from indie bands, and veering into a slightly different direction, I’d like to introduce you to an electronica solo artist called Owl City.

Owl City is a project of Adam Young, whose work you may have heard on a Reliant K song, “Terminals”. Lead vocalist, Matt Thiessen, returned the favor by contributing guest vocals on “Fireflies“.

I heard “Fireflies” because of an iTunes Genius suggestion today, and instantly fell in love, and just as instantly, purchased the new album, Ocean Eyes.

Saltwater Room is another favorite of mine; it’s the first appearance of Breanne Duren, who, in my opinion, really adds another level of accessibility and personality to the album (much like Jenny Lewis did on Postal Service’s Give Up).

Here’s the skinny, readers: If you like what Ben Gibbard, Jimmy Tamborello, and Jenny Lewis did with Postal Service, you will LOVE Owl City. In fact, if you didn’t know better, you could easily mistake Young’s voice (and writing) for Gibbard’s. Young has a knack for writing catchy hooks and verses that latch into your brain and won’t let go.