The Academy Is…
This is indie music. This is emo.
But most of all, The Academy Is…rock, a tuneful, hardworking group on the Fueled by Ramen label. The Fall 2007 tour twin bill includes Sleeping With Giants and The Academy Is… The schedule alone should get the members a few accolades, if not the sympathy of their fellow touring musicians.
At last count the bands have 60 dates on its calendar between September 5 and November 24. Tour stops are scheduled in about 29 states, so fans should have ample opportunity to hear the clear vocals of Williams Beckett backed by the guitars of Michael Guy Chislett and Mike Carden. The harmony vocals on "Neighbors" add to a refreshing (and successful) try at rhythm changes and stops. "Seed" highlights the changing dynamics of a well-rehearsed group, along with the watertight foundation of Adam Siska (bass) and Andy "the butcher" Mrotek (drums).
With the Chicago suburb of Hoffman Estates as a home base, the group traces its roots to conversations about music between Beckett and Carden in 2002. Various members contributed to earlier recordings, before the group arrived at its current lineup. A somewhat winding road to recognition includes kudos from the venerable (in some eyes) Rolling Stone, which named The Academy Is… a band to watch in 2007.
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Young enough to run through the industry liek water. As far as the look is concerned. They have tha, I’m not sure if their talent can hold much weight but you never know these days when it comes to the mainstream.
I believe that I first heard about “The Academy Is…” about a year ago when I first started hearing about “emo” bands. I listened to them and kind of thought they were catchy. My favorite song from this band has always been “Checkmarks”, but I also enjoy the song “The Phrase that Pays”. The video for that song was really neat as well.
I LOVE TAI.
Their really amazing. Their a heck lot better than what those morons attempting to rap are.
TAI also try to keep in touch with fans, and have started TAI TV. a podcast avalible on Itunes for fans to watch skits of them (which are all hilarious…) and to watch where they are now, either touring or recording new albums.
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