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Back in 2011, the Academy Is… announced lineup changes and later parted ways, leaving the scene in somewhat of a shock. They reunited in 2015 for an intimate club show preceding their Riot Fest Chicago set celebrating 10 years of Almost Here. Soon after, the band confirmed a string of dates for an Almost Here 10-year anniversary tour in […]

Everyone remembers their first band crush. For me, it was Martin Johnson of Boys Like Girls. The long hair, piercing eyes and hypnotizing voice were more than enough to make him my ideal band crush—but what is he up to now? We’ve gathered some of those early band crushes to give you a little insight […]

When Fall Out Boy released their fourth record, Folie À Deux, in 2008, they were no strangers to pissing off fans and baffling critics. Their stylistic changes, both musically and aesthetically, from album to album are notable and clear: Take This To Your Grave is a pure, if not standout, pop-punk record; From Under The […]

As if the world isn’t already terrifying enough, we now have to worry about literal snakes on actual planes. Samuel L. Jackson tried to warn us. The scene’s first introduction to reptiles on an aircraft came via Cobra Starship and their 2006 hit “Bring It! (Snakes On A Plane).” Made for the Snakes On A Plane soundtrack […]

It can be really hard to know if you’re interested in someone based on a Tinder profile. There’s limited information and only a few photos, so you better make it count to let people know who you really are. If you’re anything like us, that means music is probably a big deal to you. So what […]

The Academy Is… called it quits seven years ago. Although the band reunited for a while in 2015, the band haven’t released new music since 2009 EP Lost In Pacific Time. If you ever wondered what new music from them would sound like today, rest assured you’re not alone. Read more: “It was like it never ended”—William […]

It’s undeniable that 2008 was a great year for music. Iconic songs such as “Nine In The Afternoon” by Panic! At The Disco and “Savior” by Rise Against were released that year, and they still hold a special place in our hearts. The summer of 2008 was especially pegged with amazing releases that made the […]

High school can really suck sometimes—from bullies to parents who just don’t understand. Thankfully, your favorite artists get it and in turn have dropped videos that perfectly sum up what it’s like being a teenager. From All Time Low to Twenty One Pilots, head below for some videos that speak to the adolescent experience. Read […]

[Photo by: The Academy Is/Facebook] We got an update from the Academy Is…, and it's a seriously cool—and important—one. Bassist Adam Siska explains that his family has been hit hard by Hurricane Irma, and in an attempt to raise money to help them rebuild, he’s giving away his bass. Read more: 10 songs you forgot you […]

Taylor Swift started her career in country music, but, believe it or not, even while she crooned about “Tim McGraw” and strutted across the stage in sequin cowboy boots, she was a rubber-bracelet-wearing, Hot Topic-graphic-tee-buying teen who was actually into bands from the Warped Tour scene. During fall 2008, around the release of her sophomore […]

Is rock music dead in 2017? According to one recent study, hip-hop has finally overtaken rock as the most-listened-to genre in America, seemingly a result of music streaming’s dominance. On the flip side, rock apparently remains the big winner in album sales, signifying the nostalgic strength of the long-playing rock record. As we move further […]

The Academy Is…'s sophomore record, Santi, is celebrating its tenth birthday this year. And now, after lots of silence, the Academy Is… have updated their profile picture on Facebook to a Santi-era photo of the band. Read more: “It was like it never ended”—William Beckett reconnects with the Academy Is… Seems like a strange coincidence, […]

Adam Siska and William Beckett of The Academy Is… wouldn't give very much life-altering advice to their teenage selves, if they could. Even at that age, the two bandmates were already living the dream. Siska would tell himself to appreciate his younger years. “If I could go back and give myself any advice, it would be […]

The second part of our Conversation with Panic! At The Disco at the Musician’s Institute kicks off with early discovery of Panic! At The Disco during the days of MySpace and Purevolume. “We had a couple demos on Purevolume, and we emailed a link to someone that we thought, you know, ‘can this person get it […]

William Beckett and Adam Siska of The Academy Is… sat down with APTV to discuss their five favorite things at the moment. Siska dishes on which movie was “the best movie of the year,” along with his favorite sports team, food, actor, which brand of instrument is “the best out there” and his favorite food. […]

Adam Siska and William Beckett of The Academy Is… talk about the tough decisions the band would make if they ruled the world. William would legalize marijuana and ban automatic weapons, while Adam would ban hoverboard scooters and build a wall around his political enemies. “I'd…feed them a daily goat they could all share,” said Siska. —Anne […]

When The Academy Is… released their first album, Almost Here, more than a decade ago it wasn't exactly smooth sailing. We asked about some little-known facts about the album's creation, and learned what went down from bassist Adam “Sisky” Siska and vocalist William Beckett. For instance, did you know that Siska quit the band for less than a […]

Sisky from The Academy Is… was born Jan. 8, so today we're sharing his birthday story and what he's going to be doing this year.  Because his and William's birthdays fall on touring off-season days, Siska often spends his birthdays relaxing on the couch. This year, he'll be filling up with a dinner of ribs […]

Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest will be broadcast on televisions across the country tonight. Fall Out Boy, 5 Seconds Of Summer and Walk The Moon will join fellow Top 40 darlings Andy Grammer, Ellie Goulding, Elle King, Tove Lo and Rachel Platten. You also can catch Panic! At The Disco ringing […]