The Academy Is
- Soundtrack
The Academy Is... (formerly known as "The Academy") was formed in
Chicago, Illinois. The band consists of members
William Beckett on vocals,
Mike Carden on guitar,
Michael Guy Chislett on guitar,
Adam T. Siska on bass, and Andy "the
Butcher" Mrotek on drums. Michael Guy Chislett is a newer addition to
the group replacing former guitarist Tom Conrad. Their first EP
(self-titled) was released in 2004 with Beckett, Carden, Siska and
former members Adrian LaTrace Jr and Mike DelPrincipe. Once the current
band came together, they released their first LP called "Almost Here"
in 2005. The band is on Pete Wentz's label,
Fueled by Ramen/Decaydance. They embarked on their first headlining
tour in Spring of 2006 called "Truckstops and Statelines" with
Hellogoodbye, Acceptance and
Panic! at the Disco. They appeared
on the Vans Warped Tour during the summer of 2006.
They recently released their sophomore album, the much-anticipated "Santi" and have toured with Fall Out Boy, Cobra Starship, Paul Wall and +44 on the 2007 Honda Civic Tour. They recently announced that they will be doing a Fall Headlining Tour this fall called "Sleeping With Giants" with Armor For Sleep, The Rocket Summer and Sherwood.
Also, they recently had the honor of covering "Mayonnaise" by the The Smashing Pumpkins. This was for the Myspace Smashing Pumpkins tribute CD.
They recently released their sophomore album, the much-anticipated "Santi" and have toured with Fall Out Boy, Cobra Starship, Paul Wall and +44 on the 2007 Honda Civic Tour. They recently announced that they will be doing a Fall Headlining Tour this fall called "Sleeping With Giants" with Armor For Sleep, The Rocket Summer and Sherwood.
Also, they recently had the honor of covering "Mayonnaise" by the The Smashing Pumpkins. This was for the Myspace Smashing Pumpkins tribute CD.
