Owl City, the electronic pop sensation topping charts this year, will be performing at OU Sunday night at McCasland Field House with fellow indietronica act Lynhurst, for free, courtesy of the CAC Concert Series.

Owl City has exploded over the past few months, and in good reason.

Owl City is the moniker for Adam Young, who began to write music just over two years ago, solely using his computer and synthesizers.

He recorded dozens of songs before hitting the mainstream in July with the release of “Ocean Eyes,” and its leadoff single, “Fireflies,” has been buzzing brightly ever since.

The timing of the show couldn’t seemingly be better for students, with the hit single “Fireflies” hovering around the top five chart for weeks now.

It’s rare to have an opportunity to catch an artist at the arguable peak of their popularity, but normanites will have just that chance Sunday.

Needless to say, students are ecstatic for the chance to see such a distinctive, popular act.

“I love that Owl City is coming to visit OU and I cannot wait! I’ve had it on my calendar for weeks! I find Owl City a very unique band/artist with a style that you don’t hear too often,” said Kayla Massey, a public relations junior.

And she isn’t alone in her excitement.

“I absolutely love Owl City. I think his music is really unique and whenever one of his songs comes on, I can instantly recognize it,” said Sheridan Lindley, an international business freshman.

Owl City’s fall tour, mostly booked with small to midlevel venues, has been completely sold out for months, including a recent gig at The Marquee in Tulsa. Owl City’s arrival has boosted the hopes of students looking for good shows in Norman.

Will Goldenberg, a mathematics and physics junior who recently transferred from North Texas, was eager to see such a big name coming to OU.

“For sure I was really excited when I found out that he’s playing OU, since it’s been kind of difficult to find much in terms of a local music scene compared to Dallas,” Goldenberg said.

Michelle Frank, an international business and marketing senior, mirrored that statement.

“Being someone from a city with a large music scene, I find it very refreshing that OU is taking a step forward in trying to not only expose its students to different types of music, but also bring in well-known artists providing great exposure for the University,” Frank said.

Doors at the concert open at 6:30 p.m. with the show beginning at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at McCasland Field House,180 W. Brooks St. in Norman.