The Academy is was one of the most fun alt pop bands around. I had traveled near and far to see them and was never blown away but never disappointed. Reliable, enjoyable and steady, the band produced enough fluffy music to soothe the savage beasts.
Theyre done. William Beckett, the teen swoon inducer has finally made it official that the band is officially broken up.
From the (former!) bands Facebook page:
After nine years and three albums, The Academy Is… have decided to go our separate ways.
We began in 2003 as three young friends in the suburbs of Chicago, with dreams of creating music that meant something to us. Dreams of leaving those suburbs behind and seeing all of the beautiful things that this world has to offer. Dreams of making a difference in the lives of others.
It is now 2011 and we look back at the records we've made, the shows we've played, the places we've been.
The people we've met. The Academy Is… has made its mark.
We celebrate the experiences of our past, as we welcome what lies ahead.
While we have never managed to make things easy on ourselves, it is safe to say that we have always found common ground in our love of music.
And though we may not be together, you can look forward to hearing new music from each of us.
The music we have made together is our gift to you. From this point on, The Academy Is… belongs to you. Feel free to listen. Listen as loud as you'd like.
Yours,
The Academy Is…
I'm certainly not devastated but I do hope these talented musicians stay in the industry. The Academy Is…, will not be missed but we could potentially lose talent if their members leave the industry.