The Academy Is...

At the turn of the century, there was so much talent gigging around Chicago that if two rival bands wanted any chance of recognition, they had to ditch dead weight and merge. Such is the origin of guitarist Mike Carden and vocalist William Beckett's musical alliance of 2002. Soon after, The Academy Is... caught the ear of Fall Out Boy impresario Pete Wentz. Countless tour dates and two albums later, The Academy Is... has put Chicago back on the map.

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    Which Fall Tour Are You Most Amped On?

    Which Fall Tour Are You Most Amped On?

    Which ticket did you make it a point to save your money for to buy? If it was not for the headliner of the tour, then be sure to leave …Read More
    The Academy Is...  The Fair

    The Academy Is... @ The Fair

    TAI is at the Dupage County Fair in Chicago... check out Beckett's smooth moves! Photography by Jane Bush.
    VersaEmerge Video Premiere 'Past Praying For'

    VersaEmerge Video Premiere 'Past Praying For'


    Watch the Buzznet exclusive premiere for VersaEmerge's new music video for Past Praying For off their self-titled EP which is available on Fueled By Ramen.
    William Beckett Working with Demi Lovato Fans On Internet Are Angry

    William Beckett Working with Demi Lovato, Fans On Internet Are Angry

    It was the Tweet heard 'round the scene: William Beckett of The Academy Is... has announced he collaborated with Disney star Demi Lovato on a song …Read More

    Turn Off The Lights And Turn Off The Shyness - Chapter 11

    Turn Off The Lights, And Turn Off The Shyness - Chapter 11

    We decided to go Disney Land to cheer up her mood, on the ride there Going Away To College came on
    the radio, i thought it was ironic. We were planning going to disney land for the longest time, but
    Gabe didn't want to go, he thought it was too "k… Read more
    Turn Off The Lights And Turn Off The Shyness - UPDATE!

    Turn Off The Lights, And Turn Off The Shyness - UPDATE!

    so guess who DOESN'T have swine flu i have never been happier to just have a chest
    infection! so.... in celebration i may be double posting tonight!!!! Read more
    Turn Off The Lights And Turn Off The Shyness - Chapter 10

    Turn Off The Lights, And Turn Off The Shyness - Chapter 10

      4 Days Later.We were driving Gabe to the airport, it turns out, setting Gabe and Mandi up
    was a great idea,they had actually spent the last 4 days together. I was driving, Pete was riding
    shot-gun and Mandi and Gabe were in the back.It was … Read more
    My Favorite Ten Bands

    My Favorite Ten Bands

    My top ten... I love these people. I actually have a favorite song list, my Fave 500, but that
    wouldn't fit. Number one is, surprisingly, a tie. 10. The Academy Is... TAI... is not your
    average band of twentysomething indie rockers. Well, ye… Read more
    Three Words to Remember Chp. 5

    Three Words to Remember (Chp. 5)

      Chapter 5 - Always Up or Down, Never Down and Out   Out of the house, she grabs the
    keys, runs for the hills,and doesn't leave a letter, that way the impact would be much better.Away
    from the man that she's grown so fearful of, so fe… Read more

    The Academy Is... is an official Buzznet Band

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    Band Members
    William Beckett — vocals
    Adam Siska — bass
    Mike Carden — guitar
    Andy Mrotek — drums
    Michael Guy Chislett — guitar

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