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The Academy Is 

In my opinion, one of the best indie rock bands on the entire planet. Made up of 5 wonderful boys: Mike Carden, Tom Conrad, Andy "the butcher" Mrotek, William Beckett & Adam Siska. If you have never heard them, please, I beg of you, listen. They're truely amazing & talented.
The Academy Is... gave the best performance at all of their shows I went to, by far.
The Academy Is by Aquagirl September 24, 2005

The Academy Is 

a amazing band in the pop-punk/indie genre.

they are currently signed to Fueled by Ramen records.

discovered by Pete Wentz of fall out boy (panic! at the disco were another band discovered and signed by pete)

in a interview with AP frontman William Beckett noted that the band already has 28 new songs for their next album.

their full-length debut,Almost Here, is in store NOW! go buy it
Person 1: hey the academy is... are pretty sweet.
Person 2: dude, I saw them on warped tour.
Person 2: lucky!

the academy is 

The academy is...-one of the best fucking indie rock emo bands around right now with the lead singer-William Beckett.
Latest album-Santi and the best track on there is Seed.
The academy is...rock my world to the max

William beckett is the reason why i like the band

William beckett-SANTI!
the academy is by Alieeeeeeee December 16, 2007

The Academy Is 

TAI as some call the band is NOT Indie rock seeing as they have a major contract. Indie bands would be more like Seasons Lost or Ghost of Gloria.
Idiot: OMG THE ACADEMY IS IS SO INDIE!!!

Actual music fan: Shut the f*ck up poser! Learn the difference between indie and mainstream.

The Academy Is.. 

A band "promoted" by Fueled By Ramen. So is, Fall Out Boy and Panic! At The Disco. (P!ATD)
They originated from Chicago, as did FOB.
The Academy Is.. by Roslyn August 19, 2006

the academy is... 

Noun: A Sexy band that consists of the band members
-William Beckett (Vocals)
-Adam T. Siska (Bass)
- Mike Carden (Gutiar)
-Micheal Guy Chizlett (Chizzy) Gutiar
-THE BUTCHER (Drums)

They are currently working on their new CD which is going to come out sometime near or in August 2008...yay
Me- I cant believe the Academy Is... stayed at our hotel....
Lizzy- I know I know!
Me- That William is a sexy item
Lizzy-Their the kinda band you just want to do
Me-....um...
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