The Academy Is..., the alternative/pop-punk band out of Chicago, Illinois, is one of the biggest bands to sweep the nation in years. With two LP's and two EP's under their belt, the band shows no signs of slowing up. The bands current lineup consists of:

 

William Beckett- Vocals

Michael Carden- Lead Guitar/Vocals
Adam T. Siska- Guitar
Andy Mrotek-Bass
Michael Guy Chislett-Drums

 

The Academy Is... was discovered by bassist Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy, when Pete told FOB's record label, Fueled By Ramen, about a band he was convinced would be a success. People from FBR flew out to see the band play, and signed them. Before being signed to FBR, the band released an EP entitled, "The Academy" (the Is... was added later), which had mild success.

 

When signed to FBR, the band released 2 LP's, including "Almost Here", which included the singles "Classifieds" and "The Phrase that Pays". Soon after, the band released their sophomore album, "Santi". The two singles from that album are "Neighbors" and "Everything We Had". Another new LP is confirmed for 2008, entitled "Fast Times at Barrington High".

 

This band has extreme charisma and talent, which will carry them farther than anyone thought they could go. This band will see some bright years in the future.

 

The Academy Is...
Background information
Origin	Chicago, Illinois United States
Genera(s)	Indie rock, Pop rock, emo
Years active	2003 –present
Label(s)	Decaydance, Fueled by Ramen
Website	theacademyis.com
Members
William Beckett Michael Carden Adam T. Siska Andy Mrotek Michael Guy Chislett
Former members
Mike DelPrincipe Adrian LaTrace Jr. Tom Conrad

 

(CHARTS ABOVE TAKEN FROM Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. USED WITH PERMISSION.)