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About

The Academy Is... are an American rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 2003.[2] Before temporarily disbanding, they were signed by the Decaydance imprint of the Fueled by Ramen label. They were originally known as "The Academy", but added the "Is..." in 2004 to avoid legal complications with other established bands already under that name.[3] The band has released three studio albums: Almost Here (2005), Santi (2007) and Fast Times at Barrington High (2008), along with four EPs. The band announced their disbandment on October 8, 2011.[4] In May 2015, lead singer William Beckett announced that the band would reunite at Riot Fest 2015 in Chicago.[5] In addition, the core members of the band, being Beckett, Mike Carden, Adam Siska, and Andy Mrotek, as well as Jamie Reed Schefman and Ian Crawford (both of whom had not originally been part of the band), reunited for a farewell tour that took place during December 2015.[6] They announced that they would be reuniting again on May 11, 2022, alongside the announcement of their participation in the 2022 Riot Fest.[7] They have since played shows opening for Fall Out Boy and in When We Were Young (festival), however have yet to announce new musical endeavors.

William Beckett and Adam Siska all went to Barrington High. Mike and William use to be roommates.

William Beckett's nicknames are Bilvy and Bill and Will. Siska's nicknames are Sisky, SIsky biz, and Sisky business. Andrew Mroteks nickname is The Butcher.

They were originally called The Academy, but changed it so they could avoid copyright.

- Solo work and features. -

William was in the music video for a little less sixteen candles, a little more touch me by Fall Out Boy. He also was featured in a song by cobra starship [bring it (snakes on a plane)] and set it off. He also has solo music, and did a song with Ryan Ross from The Young Veins and Panic! at the Disco.

Adam Siska is also in the band Footballhead, also at one point worked for carly rae jepsen. Michael Guy Chislett is in the christian worship band Hillsong United. Ian Crawford has also toured in/been in Panic! at the Disco, The Cab, Never Shout Never, and The Contestants.