The Academy Is... is an American rock and pop punk band from Chicago, Illinois. Formed by William Beckett (vocals/guitar), Mike Carden (guitar/backing vocals), Adam T. Siska (bass guitar), and Michael 'Jubal' Jurin (drums), the band began its career in 2003 and has released several studio albums. The band's most successful album was Almost Here, released in October 2005, which peaked at number on the Billboard 200 and featured the hit single ' Something About You'. After several lineup changes, The Academy Is... released their self-titled third studio album in July 2008, before going on hiatus in late 2009. Following a brief reunion in 2015, they announced their latest, and likely final album, Flashback To, in March 2019.