On March 27, 2026, the band released their fourth studio album Almost There . The band is currently on tour.
On January 14th, 2026, the band announced Almost There , their first album in 18 years. The album’s first single, “2005”, released alongside a music video on the same day.
In late 2025, the band embarked on a tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album, Almost Here . During the tour, they announced they would be releasing a new album in 2026, and debuted new songs to concertgoers.
The Academy is… played on Andrew McMahon ‘s ‘Holiday from Real’ Cruise over November 9–13, 2024.
Just under a year later, The Academy is… travelled to England to play three shows, a solo date at The Dome in London on 26 May 2023, as well as two consecutive dates at Slam Dunk Festival in Hatfield and Leeds respectively on 27 and 28 May.
On July 8, 2022, former lead guitarist AJ LaTrace announced on Twitter that he and former drummer Michael DelPrincipe would return to the band for a short guest appearance during their set at Riot Fest.
On May 11, 2022, the band’s Facebook page announced they would be playing at Riot Fest, alongside the comment “we’re back” in reference to the band’s future career plans.
On September 12, 2015, The Academy Is… reunited to play their album Almost Here cover-to-cover at Riot Fest . Former lead guitarist Michael Guy Chislett was the only final member who did not join the reunion. Ian Crawford , known for his roles in The Cab , Panic! at the…
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During the band’s breakup period, Andy Mrotek continued his artistry and his solo project, The Animal Upstairs, while Adam Siska worked as a touring bassist for Say Anything and Carly Rae Jepsen . Lead singer William Beckett focused on his solo work, releasing his first solo single “Compromising Me” on…
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On May 24, 2011, the band made an announcement on their official website that said that bandmates, Andy Mrotek and Michael Guy Chislett, were leaving the band to pursue their own musical careers. There has reportedly been no hard feelings during this decision. William Beckett also stated that the three…
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