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Swimming With Dolphins is an indie electropop project from Minneapolis, Minnesota, formed in 2008 by Austin Tofte with early contributions from Adam Young of Owl City. The sound blends ambient textures, synthpop flair, and indie sensibilities, creating a distinctive space in the indie-electronic scene. Here you’ll find a concise biography, highlights from the discography, and up-to-date tour information to help you secure your seats with ease.

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Swimming With Dolphins originated in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 2008 when Austin Tofte launched the project and invited Adam Young (later known for Owl City) to contribute synth work and programming in its early stages. The duo helped define a lush electropop sound that blends ambient textures with upbeat electronic elements, anchored by thoughtful lyrics and melodic hooks. Over the years, Swimming With Dolphins has cultivated a dedicated following among fans of indie electronic and alternative pop.

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Discography Highlights

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  • Ambient Blue (EP, 2008) — A collaborative release produced with Adam Young that helped establish the project’s signature atmosphere.
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  • Water Colours (Studio Album, 2011) — A full-length album featuring the lead single Sleep to Dream. The record crossed into broader audiences and drew critical recognition for its lush production.
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  • Other tracks and early singles — The project has released various tracks on platforms like SoundCloud, continuing to engage listeners with its evolving synth-driven soundscapes.
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The essentials

Quick Facts About Swimming With Dolphins

  • Origin: Minneapolis, Minnesota; formed in 2008 by Austin Tofte with Adam Young (Owl City) contributing synths/programming early on.
  • Genre/style: electropop/indietronica with ambient, synthpop, indie influences.
  • Debut releases: Ambient Blue (EP, 2008) produced by Adam Young; Water Colours (studio album, 2011).
  • Water Colours singles/impact: Sleep to Dream released ahead of the album; the album reached #40 on US Top Christian Albums and #31 on US Heatseekers.
  • Accolades: Cross Rhythms named Water Colours one of the 20 best albums of 2011.
  • Catharsis: a crowdfunded project announced in 2013 (Indiegogo) but, as of January 2023, has no released date.

The records

Swimming With Dolphins Discography

  • Catharsis
    2015 · Indie crowdfunded / unreleased
  • Water Colours
    2011 · Tooth & Nail
  • Ambient Blue
    2008 · Independent (EP)

The hits

Top Swimming With Dolphins Songs

  • Fast Car (cover)
    2008 · N/A
  • Sleep to Dream
    2011 · N/A
  • Tromsø
    2013 · N/A
  • Iron Lungs
    2015 · N/A
  • Summer Skin
    2016 · N/A
  • Let You Love
    2016 · N/A

Biography

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Swimming With Dolphins originated in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 2008 when Austin Tofte launched the project and invited Adam Young (later known for Owl City) to contribute synth work and programming in its early stages. The duo helped define a lush electropop sound that blends ambient textures with upbeat electronic elements, anchored by thoughtful lyrics and melodic hooks. Over the years, Swimming With Dolphins has cultivated a dedicated following among fans of indie electronic and alternative pop.

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Discography Highlights

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  • Ambient Blue (EP, 2008) — A collaborative release produced with Adam Young that helped establish the project’s signature atmosphere.
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  • Water Colours (Studio Album, 2011) — A full-length album featuring the lead single Sleep to Dream. The record crossed into broader audiences and drew critical recognition for its lush production.
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  • Other tracks and early singles — The project has released various tracks on platforms like SoundCloud, continuing to engage listeners with its evolving synth-driven soundscapes.
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