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The Academy Is...

Pop-punk/Rock·other·indie·United States
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YT SUBS
188K
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The Academy Is... is an American rock/pop-punk band formed in 2003 in the Chicago, Illinois area (Hoffman Estates, IL), known for its Warped Tour presence and albums Almost Here and Santi. The band signed to Fueled by Ramen in April 2004, released their debut Almost Here in February 2005, and later moved to Fueled by Ramen/Atlantic for Santi before reportedly disbanding in 2011. A new album, 'Almost There,' has been announced roughly 18 years after their last release, suggesting a career revival.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (5)
  • Signed to Fueled by Ramen in April 2004
  • Announced comeback album 'Almost There' approximately 18 years after last release
  • Regular presence on Warped Tour circuit
  • Moved to Fueled by Ramen/Atlantic for album Santi
  • Released debut album Almost Here in February 2005
WHAT FANS SAY (8)

Almost There is almost here, somebody hold me. Somebody kiss me like it's the summer of 2005

Last.fm user · lastfm

had no idea the fanbase for these guys was still so active around here. absolutely pivotal band for me in middle school. getting to the age where it hurts to even think about those days, man

Last.fm user · lastfm

TAI fandom is THRIVING!! pivotal af for me at that time, too! but the songs are still here to be loved and appreciated, allowing us to Fall Through Time even as we Fall Through Time!!

Last.fm user · lastfm

my concert was last night and i already yearn to see them again i MISS THEMMM

Last.fm user · lastfm

it's been 21 years and they still haven't gotten there yet???

Last.fm user · lastfm

omg this page needs more shouts it's 2026 there's a new album!! and it's here !

Last.fm user · lastfm
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Q:Is The Academy Is... underrated?

The Academy Is... has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 30 out of 100. there is a meaningful gap between their artistic quality and mainstream recognition. they have notable achievements including signed to fueled by ramen in april 2004.

Q:What genre is The Academy Is...?

The Academy Is... works in Pop-punk/Rock originating from United States (Illinois). As a other artist at the "indie" level, The Academy Is... has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Pop-punk scene. They are signed to a major label.

Q:How many monthly listeners does The Academy Is... have?

The Academy Is... has approximately 1K monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 188K YouTube subscribers. This places them in the niche tier — a small but dedicated fanbase.

Q:Who are similar artists to The Academy Is...?

Fans of The Academy Is... often also enjoy Fall Out Boy, All Time Low, Cobra Starship, Gym Class Heroes, Panic! at the Disco. These artists share common ground in the Pop-punk space and/or the United States other scene. If you appreciate The Academy Is...'s approach to pop-punk/rock, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't The Academy Is... more famous?

With a Gap Score of 30/100, The Academy Is...'s artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (indie). Contributing factors: with 1K monthly listeners, they haven't yet crossed the algorithmic threshold where streaming platforms begin recommending them organically.

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