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

    Stealing is not a form of flattery nor is it sincere...

    Stealing is not a form of flattery, nor is it sincere...

      It has recently come to my attention that there several of my photos stolen that I took
    from 2 separate concerts of The Academy Is... and reposted on a Tumblr fan account dedicated to
    "William Beckett spam". From what I gather the "spam" … Read more
    Strictly Business 6

    Strictly Business: 6

    I placed my hand on her bare shouler, pulling her back toward me. The creep kept walking, thinking
    she was behind him. "You wanna get out of here?" I whispered into her ear, feeling her head nod.
    After we'd gotten outside, I pulled my phone from my p… Read more
    Strictly Business 5

    Strictly Business: 5

    "Hey," Sisky said softly, nudging my side as I took pictures of William warming up. "Hi," I smiled
    quickly in his direction and went back to picture taking. "How are you?" I asked. "I'm good. So
    we're going out tonight, all of us, and I was hoping yo… Read more

    Same Blood - ch. 10

                   I slipped
    gracefully back into Kyle's room via the window and found his slamming the door at the same
    time.  He turned and the smell of fresh blood hit me like… Read more
    Love Triangles are for LosersSo I Guess That makes me oneChapter 17

    Love Triangles are for Losers,So I Guess That makes me one(Chapter 17)

    This is the last chapter and then there is an epilouge,which I will probably post sometime this week
    so look out for it. Hayley's P.O.V We made our way to the lounge where we found Cassadee
    cuddling with Rian from All Time Low. "Hey Cass,"I said… Read more

    The Academy Is... is an official Buzznet Band

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

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