The Academy Is...
- Type: Band/Group
Biography
The Academy Is... is an American pop-punk/emo-pop band from Chicago, formed in 2003 by William Beckett and Adam T. Siska. Known for hits like "About a Girl," they were staples of the mid-2000s Fueled by Ramen scene, releasing three major albums before breaking up in 2011 and reuniting in 2015 and 2022.
Genres
The Academy Is... Discography
- Almost Here (2005) - Album - rated 3/5
- Almost There (2026) - Album - rated 1.25/5
Members
- The Butcher - bass, drums
- Michael Guy Chislett - guitar, keyboards
- Creative Artists Agency - booking
- Primary Talent - booking
- Michael Carden - guitar
- Blake Healy - keyboards
- Peter Lewit - legal
- Andrew McMahon - piano
- Butch Walker - backing vocals, keyboards, producer
- conductor - strings
- Sofia Toufa - backing vocals
- Andrew Simon - booking