The Academy Is... Going To The Majors?

[Chris March]

According to TheScout (http://www.thescout.net), The Academy Is (http://www.theacademyrock.com)... close to signing a deal with Atlantic.

[maledixtion]

Christ, this band is getting all sorts of big. They haven't even put out an album on FBR yet. Will there ever be another Remember Maine album now? ghey.

[sweetfootaction]

Christ, this band is getting all sorts of big. They haven't even put out an album on FBR yet. Will there ever be another Remember Maine album now? ghey.

yeah! didnt they recently sign with FBR? what the heck is with them moving to a bigger label without even releasing a cd on FBR!

[Aileen]

if you haven't figured it out for yourself by now, let me be the first to tell you that music industry is a ridiculous world.

[resUrectMe617]

they're a good band and all...but i think its way soon to commit themselves to a major label. like everyone has said, they haven't even put out an album on FBR.

[Billy]

Christ, this band is getting all sorts of big. They haven't even put out an album on FBR yet. Will there ever be another Remember Maine album now? ghey.
I wish there would be another Remember Maine CD and a tour with that.

[Speyside]

Yeah, I saw them in Austin with Fall Out Boy, and really enjoyed them. My friend who mainly only likes classic rock absolutely loves them. I can't believe Atlantic would sign them though. Either the music industry has gotten better over night, or there's soemthing fishy about this

[Suprhatch614]

Apparently I'm the only person who thinks these guys are very average, oh well

[djUbilla]

If they want any sort of credibility or future with a musical career, they're going to have to learn the ladder system. I highly doubt that they have enough fans as it is to sell records on a major, unless the major whores them out. If the major doesn't, then the band will be at the end of their rope.
They definitely seem to have a following which would be great for them to sign to FBR about now. That will allow them to build up a fanbase even more, with national tours, and eventually even a headlining one. After playing this game, they should have majors coming to them. They'd sign a better deal, get better perks, and allow less room for the major label to eat away at their art. Best of luck to them, but this would be a terrible move.

[Chris March]

the reason they are making such a jump is cause the new album is off the hook.

[Billy]

If they want any sort of credibility or future with a musical career, they're going to have to learn the ladder system. I highly doubt that they have enough fans as it is to sell records on a major, unless the major whores them out. If the major doesn't, then the band will be at the end of their rope.
They definitely seem to have a following which would be great for them to sign to FBR about now. That will allow them to build up a fanbase even more, with national tours, and eventually even a headlining one. After playing this game, they should have majors coming to them. They'd sign a better deal, get better perks, and allow less room for the major label to eat away at their art. Best of luck to them, but this would be a terrible move.
If I remember correctly Jamsion/Parker are on Sony. Maybe the label just believes they can make it big with their next record.

[GAD_guy]

this just proves that the only thing you have to do to get signed by a major label is copy whatever the current trend is and be at least a quarter as good as the bands who started/popularized it.

[maledixtion]

The Academy Is... FUCKING AWESOME. What are you people talking about?

[Sureshot182]

this just proves that the only thing you have to do to get signed by a major label is copy whatever the current trend is and be at least a quarter as good as the bands who started/popularized it.

i can't think of one popular band today that sounds like the academy. they are a great band, i just think it's odd they're getting signed to atlantic without releasing a cd on fbr.

[oShadowcaster]

The Academy Is... FUCKING AWESOME. What are you people talking about?

I think The Academy Is... FUCKING SUCKS.

[Mr Nohbody]

Apparently I'm the only person who thinks these guys are very average, oh well

let me tell you whats not average... your fucking avatar! A+

[Jenn23]

"Almost Here" is still going to be released by FBR on February 8.

[Suprhatch614]

let me tell you whats not average... your fucking avatar! A+

Hahaha...yeah thanx...I used to visit these forums a lot and one of the members filmed himself "hardcore" dancing...i think his name is alex and his username was emomoose or something along those lines...yeah...it's good times

[zooyork96]

the academy is...shitty, but remember maine, now that was something...

[Billy]

Hahaha...yeah thanx...I used to visit these forums a lot and one of the members filmed himself "hardcore" dancing...i think his name is alex and his username was emomoose or something along those lines...yeah...it's good times
yeah it was and yeah it's still awesome

[payforglory]

If they want any sort of credibility or future with a musical career, they're going to have to learn the ladder system. I highly doubt that they have enough fans as it is to sell records on a major, unless the major whores them out. If the major doesn't, then the band will be at the end of their rope.
They definitely seem to have a following which would be great for them to sign to FBR about now. That will allow them to build up a fanbase even more, with national tours, and eventually even a headlining one. After playing this game, they should have majors coming to them. They'd sign a better deal, get better perks, and allow less room for the major label to eat away at their art. Best of luck to them, but this would be a terrible move.

wasnt Fall Out Boy basically inked to Island before they did the album on FBR? Im good friends with them and we talked last night, appearently theres also rumors of them already being on Columbia, we laughed about all the rumors. Anyways, maybe they know the ladder system a little better than you think. if the major inked them i doubt the record would even come out next year, so by the time it came out, yes they would have enough fans and touring under their belts.

[payforglory]

I think The Academy Is... FUCKING SUCKS.

thats not even proper english let alone an original or good play on words.

it would be...

The Academy Is... Untalented or Fucking Horrible.

I like them, to each their own. If everyone liked the same thing there would only be one musical genre.

[X__inhope]

i just spent a week with them on the armor for sleep tour. they havent said anything about even talking to atlantic, but maybe i missed it. but seriously, their new stuff is fucking unreal so i wouldnt be surprised in the least bit

[archamedes]

i think the new songs on pv are amazing.

[halfwayXthere]

wasnt Fall Out Boy basically inked to Island before they did the album on FBR? Im good friends with them and we talked last night, appearently theres also rumors of them already being on Columbia, we laughed about all the rumors. Anyways, maybe they know the ladder system a little better than you think. if the major inked them i doubt the record would even come out next year, so by the time it came out, yes they would have enough fans and touring under their belts.

I think, but I'm not sure, that the story with FOB is Island had first rights to signing them after Take This.. came out. I dunno if I read that in AP or if it was somewhere on the DVD, I forget, but that's a pretty common thing within the industry nowadays.

About The Academy Is, this could be their one shot to hit a major...take it or leave it. Chances like that don't happen too often. Best of luck to them.

[middlenameboom]

So did this band change thier name from The Academy to The Academy Is... ?

[maledixtion]

So did this band change thier name from The Academy to The Academy Is... ?
Yes. The Academy Awards filed a lawsuit, so they added the "Is..."

[AnonomusVsCA]

i knew they would, but i didnt think it would be this fast. i guess i better live it up at the bottom lounge show on sat becuase who knows, maybe next year they will be playing at fucking congress theater

[em0_stars]

i can't think of one popular band today that sounds like the academy. they are a great band, i just think it's odd they're getting signed to atlantic without releasing a cd on fbr.

ditto for me. I mean i met William B. at Armor for sleep and he is one of the coolest guys i have ever met because he seems to care about the fans and was excited to hear i knew about Remembe Maine. But hopefully his barefoot on stage ways will not be corrupted by the mainstream.


It is also my opinion (and hope) that this deal will fall through.

[MickeyHater]

this just proves that the only thing you have to do to get signed by a major label is copy whatever the current trend is and be at least a quarter as good as the bands who started/popularized it.

Yea, you're an idiot. Who else does the Academy is... sound like?

[maledixtion]

Yea, you're an idiot. Who else does the Academy is... sound like?
The Get Up Kids.
Sorry to back up the hater because I LOVE The Academy Is..., but they sound alot like GUK to me. :lipsrseal

[yourmom91685]

What is remember maine? And to all the kids who said The Academy Is... isn't original, go listen to the new stuff, like classifieds is a great song.

[AnonomusVsCA]

The Get Up Kids.
Sorry to back up the hater because I LOVE The Academy Is..., but they sound alot like GUK to me. :lipsrseal
no they sound more like TAKING BACK SUNDAY! im surprised i havent heard a moron say that one yet.

[AnonomusVsCA]

What is remember maine? And to all the kids who said The Academy Is... isn't original, go listen to the new stuff, like classifieds is a great song.
william did remember maine before academy, it was acoustic and he put out a full length on LLR. he said he was still going to do RM as a priority last year when the academy first started, but that has obviously changed. i was lucky enough to see him play in march with nick from 504plan, that was the last show he did (to my knowledge).

[maledixtion]

What is remember maine? And to all the kids who said The Academy Is... isn't original, go listen to the new stuff, like classifieds is a great song.
Remember Maine is the singer from The Academy Is...'s first band. It's only him and an acoustic guitar, very Dashboard-esque. They are on Little League Records.

[DSCN1854]

if you haven't figured it out for yourself by now, let me be the first to tell you that music industry is a ridiculous world.

Mars Volta told us that a LONG while ago (I think it was Omar or Cedric or whoever).

[DSCN1854]

If I remember correctly Jamsion/Parker are on Sony. Maybe the label just believes they can make it big with their next record.

At least J/P released a record before signing.

[middlenameboom]

Yes. The Academy Awards filed a lawsuit, so they added the "Is..."
Wow I was just trying to smart ass about the name, but thats actually a pretty good reason and story. 2 che maledixtion.

[normitron]

the only reason they are getting signed (if this is true) is because TBS is huge and the other record companies are going to try to cash in on them by signing bands that sound just like them. its happened a shitload of times and the bands usually get nowhere. look at all the bands that got snatched up when greenday hit big, or blink, or the used.

this band doesnt desreve it, but well... maybe they deserve being dumped like the bastard stepchild unorignal band that they are.

[normitron]

Yea, you're an idiot. Who else does the Academy is... sound like?

hey look ma its pot calling the kettle black!

wow are you THAT oblivious that they sound EXACTLY like taking back sunday?

[middlenameboom]

hey look ma its pot calling the kettle black!

wow are you THAT oblivious that they sound EXACTLY like taking back sunday?
Wow this guy is vicious.

(cowboy bebop quote: You think I'm vicious! (then spike punches some guy in face)) I love that part.

[maledixtion]

the only reason they are getting signed (if this is true) is because TBS is huge and the other record companies are going to try to cash in on them by signing bands that sound just like them. its happened a shitload of times and the bands usually get nowhere. look at all the bands that got snatched up when greenday hit big, or blink, or the used.

this band doesnt desreve it, but well... maybe they deserve being dumped like the bastard stepchild unorignal band that they are.
How do they sound like TBS? Where's the dual vocals, screams, ect? They sound more like the Get Up Kids if anything. This band unlike alot of others that are getting signed has talent and class.

[s.deel.besonym]

I think The Academy Is... FUCKING SUCKS.

Hahaha.. I just spewed. Thanks alot. Asshole.

I agree. The Academy Is... Shit.