The Academy Is … Reveal First Album in 18 Years, Drop New Music

Welcome again to The Academy Is…, who’ve introduced their first new album in 18 years titled Virtually There that can arrive on March 27.

The Academy Is … reunited and have been actively touring since 2022 and kicked off an “Virtually Right here” twentieth Anniversary tour final 12 months, however now comes phrase that the reunion has resulted in new music. The group simply issued their first new music since their When In Rome soundtrack contribution “Fox on the Run” in 2010. It is a new tune aptly titled “2005” which serves up nostalgic vibes to an period during which the band was amongst these pushing the emo style to the forefront of music.

“Virtually Right here was the start. Virtually There is the reflection,” singer William Beckett says. “It’s about checking in with who you thought you’d be twenty years later, seeing what modified, what caught, and what nonetheless seems like residence.”

Take a look at the brand new video and lyrics for “2005” beneath.

The Academy Is …, “2005”

The Academy Is …, “2005” Lyrics

Bought a brand new canine,
Three little boys
A pleasant husband
I heard he’s loaded
Effectively good for you
Nonetheless wanting good

With the home windows down within the left hand lane
Shut your eyes, image us again then

Oh, kiss me
Oh, proper right here
Oh, like its the summer time of 2005
Oh, meet me
Oh, proper now
Oh, like its the summer time of 2005

Bought a brand new job &
A pleasant little home
I’m writing songs once more
Would possibly even carry TAI again from the lifeless
Would you have a look at that?

With the home windows down within the left hand lane
Shut your eyes and film us again then

Oh, kiss me
Oh, proper right here
Oh, like its the summer time of 2005
Oh, meet me
Oh, proper now
Oh, like its the summer time of 2005

I keep in mind driving downtown
Listening to “Keep What You Are”
And I do know its sophisticated
You don’t should say it
Effectively I really wish to thanks
For all of the reminiscences
And I needed to textual content you
Wishing you effectively, no

Oh, kiss me
Oh, proper right here
Oh, like its the summer time of 2005
Oh, meet me
Oh, proper now
Oh, like its the summer time of 2005

Ooo – ohh, Ooh – ohh,
Ooo – yeah
Ooo – ohh, Ooh – ohh,
Ooo – yeah

The Academy Is … in 2026

As acknowledged, the Virtually There album is on observe for a March 27 launch by way of I Give up Information. Pre-orders are at present being taken by way of a number of platforms. The paintings and observe itemizing might be seen beneath.

The Academy Is…, Virtually There Art work + Observe Itemizing

1. “Up within the Air”
2. “Miracle”
3. “2005”
4. “Freak Out”
5. “Snow Days”
6. “100mph”
7. “Floating By Time (interlude)”
8. “L Practice”
9. “Misplaced Alerts”
10. “Lulu Boy”
11. “Ten Years”

In the meantime, The Academy Is … may also proceed their “Virtually Right here” twentieth anniversary tour with extra dates this spring. The trek will kick off April 10 in Buffalo and proceed by way of Might 9 in San Diego. Dates might be considered beneath.

The Academy Is …. “Virtually Right here” twentieth Anniversary Tour

April 10 – Buffalo, N.Y. @ City Ballroom
April 11 – Toronto, Ontario @ Danforth Music Corridor
April 15 – Atlanta, Ga. @ Buckhead Theatre
April 16 – Nashville, Tenn. @ Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
April 18 – Tampa, Fla. @ The Ritz Ybor
April 19 – Orlando, Fla. @ Home of Blues Orlando
April 24 – Austin, Texas @ Emo’s
April 25 – Dallas, Texas @ The Echo
April 26 – Houston, Texas @ Home of Blues Houston
Might 1 – Portland, Ore. @ Roseland Theater
Might 2 – Seattle, Wash. @ Showbox at The Market
Might 7 – Sacramento, Calif. @ Ace of Spades
Might 8 – Berkeley, Calif. @ The UC Theatre
Might 9 – San Diego, Calif. @ The Observatory North Park

Whereas we’re actually excited for The Academy Is…’ 2026 return, take a look at another extremely anticipated rock and steel albums for the 12 months forward beneath.