The Academy Is
The Academy Is... is an American rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 2003. The band is composed of William Beckett (vocals), Adam Siska (bass), Mike Carden (guitar), and Andy Mrotek (drums).
About The Academy Is
The Academy Is... is an American rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 2003. The band is composed of William Beckett (vocals), Adam Siska (bass), Mike Carden (guitar), and Andy Mrotek (drums). In 2004, they were signed by the Decaydance imprint of the Fueled by Ramen label. The band has released four studio albums: Almost Here (2005), Santi (2007), Fast Times at Barrington High (2008), and Almost There (2026), along with four EPs. They temporarily disbanded in 2011.
