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Exclusive: William Beckett, "Become What You Hate (Midtown cover)"
In honor of Fueled By Ramen's 15th birthday, William Beckett of the Academy Is… covered five of his favorite FBR songs exclusively for AP. Here's the second one: Midtown's “Become What You Hate.” FBR's 15th birthday shows are September 7 and September 9 at Terminal 5 in New York City.
Exclusive: William Beckett, "God & Mars (Days Away cover)"
In honor of Fueled By Ramen's 15th birthday, William Beckett of the Academy Is… covered five of his favorite FBR songs exclusively for AP. Here's the first one: Days Away's “God And Mars.” FBR's 15th birthday shows are September 7 and September 9 at Terminal 5 in New York City.
Jack's Mannequin announce "The People And Things Tour"
Jack's Mannequin have revealed official dates for “The People And Things Tour” kicking off on October 6. Joining Jack's Mannequin on select dates will be Motion City Soundtrack, Company Of Thieves, the Academy Is…, and Lady Danville. Pre-sale tickets are available here. The dates are as follows: Oct 6 – Hartford, CT – Mortensen Hall […]
Andy Mrotek on leaving the Academy Is... and focusing on his new band, the Animal Upstairs
In the wake of the announcement of his departure from the Academy Is…, drummer Andy “the Butcher” Mrotek says the last few days have been emotional but also a relief. AP caught up with him in California, as he prepares to move back to Milwaukee to fill out the Animal Upstairs’ lineup with friends from […]
William Beckett of the Academy Is... opens up about the band's lineup changes and new album
This week, the Academy Is… announced that longtime guitarist Michael Guy Chislett and drummer Andy Mrotek have parted ways with the band. Frontman William Beckett checked in with AP from Los Angeles, where he’s writing with guitarist Mike Carden, to talk about the changes, assuring fans that there is no “big, sexy story.” And while […]
The Academy Is... announce lineup changes
The Academy Is… just announced on their website that Andy Mrotek and Michael Guy Chislett have left the band. In a statement, the group said: Time is a funny thing. It seems to pick and choose the speed at which it passes without regard for its passengers. Through all that whirling time, things change. The […]
The Songs That Changed My Life: 24 Special Playlist
In our 24th anniversary special in AP 252, 24 artists including PATRICK STUMP of FALL OUT BOY, JADE PUGET of AFI, MARK HOPPUS of BLINK-182 and, well, 21 more told us about the bands who changed their lives. We asked each of the contributors to suggest one quintessential track from their icons, culminating in one […]
The Academy Is...: Rock 'N' Roll High School
On their previous record, THE ACADEMY IS… were thrown into every quandary you can imagine, from crippling self-doubt to in-fighting within their ranks. Somehow they’ve been able to dial down the drama by visiting a place that’s been responsible for generating neuroses in most of us. Story By: Emily Zemler Photos: Taylor Gahm It’s cloudy […]
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