THE ACADEMY IS... JOURNAL

Hey there its me, Adam T. Siska I hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

I had all my relatives packed into one house which was definitely pretty crazy, but lots of fun too.

Today we have released a brand new song called "Winter Passing" on the iTunes music store. GO CHECK IT OUT! This song is very special to us because it was written and recorded in the back of our big black tour bus during the "Bill & Trav's Bogus Journey Tour."

I remember tracking my bass in the parking lot of the Sokol Auditorium in Omaha...man that tour was a lot of fun.

Anyway, we really hope you enjoy the song as much as we enjoyed making it.

Jack the Camera Guy is back from his cruise and we are all really excited about the upcoming shows with Fall Out Boy this week.

I look forward to seeing some of you there!

Hello my friends. We are sitting on the bus in Sauget, Illinois... not far from St. Louis.

When the clock strikes midnight we will be our annual celebration of El dia de los muertos AKA Halloween.

At the Halloween show tomorrow we will be holding our very own costume competition.  So make sure you dress up real nice... Because you know we will!

It's going to be one HELL of a night and I promise you many tricks and possibly even a treat!!

Halloween is my favorite Holiday by far. Come party with us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't be a party pooper!!!!!!!!!

Love, Adam Taylor S.

Oh yeah by the way... Check out our new video for About A Girl It is my favorite video that we've ever made. My favorite part is the part where I have a close up... What's your favorite part?

Adam T. Siska's song of the day: The Monster Mash

Adam T. Siska's name drop of the day: my cat Little Girl.

Hello my friends.  I am writing this from seat 39 A flight 150 from LAX to Sydney.  By the time our plane lands,Fast Times at Barrington High will be on the shelves and hopefully in your hand.

Warped Tour ended today.I have to say this summer has been a wonderful experience for us as a band and as friends. I am very proud to have been a part of this record and I want to thank everyone who has helped us along the way. 

We hope you enjoy these songs, as they are very special to us.  We cannot wait to see all of you in Australia, New Zealand and Japan as well as in the UK, USA, and Canada this fall. We love you more than I can say.  If you see me, give me a high five!  Cuz Im a happy little man these days. 

Love,     

Adam Siska 

Hey everyone!

its me, michael and adam t. siska here... im typing so expect some typoz!

did you know that we put the whole album on our myspace... every song!... its goin to leak now anyways right? best it come from us! if you havent herd it yet, my personal favorites are 

the Test After the last midtown show beware! cougar 

siskys faves are... automatic eyes after the last midtown show rumored nights 

make sure you have a good listen! also you can make our album cover your profile pic if you want... thanx for everyone who has already done so!

have you noticed that FOE has a whole new look... it looks just like our new album!.. make sure you check out our photos, infact there is one of mike carden with a toy leopard... its great!

exciting times here at the TAI camp!.. new album... new shows comin up... goin to australia, new zealand, japan and UK.... than for a USA tour, more info will be announced very very soon!.. 

peace!.. dont forget to listen to our leaked album!...

G'day everyone, it's Michael Guy Chislett here. Only a few more days left on the Vans Warped Tour and then we head off to Australia, (my home country... Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!) We have been watching the Olympics quite alot... There has been alot of patriotism on our tour bus! 

It's only a few days till our album comes out so if you want to get into the TAI spirit, you can go to our photo section and take the album artwork and make it your profile picture!.. If you do this we will put you on our top friends... but you have to message us... say something nice!.. otherwise you will get lost in the myspace abyss! if you want to be the first to have the album, head to I-Tunes and pre-order it or you can go to FBR.com and pre-order it there.

TAI-TV this week could be the craziest one yet, it has many of our warped tour friends in it... seriously... you can watch it at theacademyis.com or you can download them on PODCAST from I-tunes... for free!!!

Have you voted for us for "Everything we had" to win a VMA at MTV.com yet? do it!....

If you have any intentions on getting any Australian things for our Australian tour with Panic at the Disco, i have a list of things i know the guys would love and they wouldn't have ever tried... 

*Fantails *Minties *smith's salt and vinegar chips *Burger Rings (do they still make em?) *Chicken in a biscuit *Twistie's  *Lamington's *Tim Tam's *Caramel Crowns  *Chocolate Bullets & Raspberry bullets

Hey there my friends its me Sisky Business AKA Adam Siska.  I write you from Eugene, Oregon.  Last nights show in Portland was easily one of my favorite shows in the history of TAI.  Thankyou to everyone who has been coming out to see us this summer on the Warped Tour.  It has been a great summer for us and we couldn't be more excited to be releasing "Fast Times" next Tuesday.

This past year has been filled with a lot of great memories for us as a band, and we want to thank everyone who has shown us their love and support. It has been brought to our attention that our video for "Everything We Had" has been doing well with online votes for a VMA Nomination.  We can't believe this!  Please head over to MTV.com and vote for us!  You guys got us our MTVU Woodie Award, perhaps we can get a Moon Man.

We can't wait to see you all soon! Big announcements soon!

Love, Adam

Adam T. Siska's name drop of the day: Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes.

Hello my friends and/or enemies!

Today is a very special day. We have begun pre-orders for our upcoming record "Fast Times at Barrington High." there are two I-Tunes pre-orders; the Regular 12 Song Version & the Bonus Track Version which has 3 extra songs. If you haven't already heard our new songs, check them out on our myspace page!

Today we are in Pittsburgh on yet another stop of the 2008 Vans Warped Tour. Every show on this tour has been more than we could have ever hoped for. Thankyou to everyone who has come out and showed us their love and support. If you plan on coming to Warped in the next few weeks, we will see you there! We sure to get there early because the set times change every day and sometimes we play first. Also be sure to check out our best new friends in Say Anything! I have been watching them every day and I think they are pretty sweet!

Don't forget to check out the new TAITV. Its a very special episode featuring some of our new friends who you we will be getting to know even better this fall...

Until next time.

Sincerely,

hey everyone!... its a big day for us here at the Academy Is... camp!... we are all sitting in the front lounge of our Virginia Beach bound tour bus... "about a girl" is the first song of our new album!... its finaly avalible today!...

Fast Times At Barrington High featuring 'About A Girl' PREORDER NOW check it out on our myspace... i tunes, and FBR.com. make sure you let everyone know!... its late!... we gotta get up in the morning!...

Hey there my friends it Adam Taylor Siska.

I write you from a Dallas, Texas parking lot on the 2008 Van's Warped Tour.

My friends, The Butcher, Mike, Bill and Michael, and I have been having a magnificent time on the tour so far.

Thanks to everyone who has come thus far and supported us! It couldn't feel better to be back out on tour and to be playing some new songs for you all!

For those of you who are out of touch, be sure to head over to THEACADEMYIS.COM and check out the new episode of TAI TV. It is by far my favorite episode ever made. Plus it has a killer cameo from my brother Jason Business.

Also, some new photos have been posted here on FOE. Take a look and tell me what you think of my blue hat!

Tomorrow is a special day, not only because it marks the Independence of the United States of America, but because it marks the 25th Birthday of The Butcher!! Be sure to bring him lots of gifts! He says he wants some Paint Markers, Whoopie Cushions, Cornbread, PizzaforSisky, friendship braclets, stuffed animals, or just a nice high five.

YAY!!!

Until next time... -The Business

Adam T Siska's name drop of the day: Mikey Lasaponara

LIVE: Vans Warped Tour '08.  I'm sitting on our tour bus with The Butcher, trying to stay cool. We just stepped off-stage a few hours ago in sweaty, toasty Salt Lake City, and it was such a great show! Probably the most energy I've seen from any crowd on Warped thus far, which is saying a lot! Let's see if the rest of you guys in the cities coming up can match Salt Lake... We were able to play 10 minutes longer today because you guys voted for us, which gave the show, well, 10 times the fun. It'd be amazing to play a couple extra songs for you all EVERY DAY, wouldn't it? (CLICK HERE)

So as some of you probably know, we've finished recording our third album. Since we got off of the Sleeping With Giants tour, right up until Day 1 of Warped, we've been writing, flying, singing, playing, laughing, crying, bleeding, and ultimately, celebrating what we feel is by far our best work yet. 6 years ago we started this whole journey, and from that moment on, it's been a fun, freaky, fast road, leading us to right here, right now. This is the album all of us have wanted to write since we fell in love with music. I don't want to spoil the suspense, so I won't say too much more than... (Fast Times At Barrington High) August 19th.

Did I mention the crazy plans we have for the rest of the year? That's a rhetorical question... but I've got answers. The same night that Warped Tour ends, and 2 days before Fast Times is unleashed, we get on a plane to a place that is very dear to all of us... Michael Guy Chislett's homeland Australia! We are coming to the land down under with our good friends in Panic at the Disco and Cobra Starship. Then, we hop on another plane with Cobra, The Cab, and Hush Sound to Japan! One of our favorite places in the world...!!! CHO KAWAII !!! A world tour would not be complete without dropping in on our friends in the United Kingdom, so we've arranged an amazing lineup with our friends in We the Kings and The Maine. Is this a lot of info to handle? Because in the Fall we have some big, big plans for the US and Canada as well.

Last but not least, this will not be the last you hear from me... I've got a place on the internet that I'm about to call home... Stay tuned for more on that! 

The revolution starts here. 

- William

Hi everyone...

I have a special announcement to make TAI TV is BACK and crazier then ever!

Check it out at TAI TV I dont want to give it all away or anything there is some amazing performances from Sisky business not to mention a few guest appearances by some good old friends...

Album 3 by The Academy Is... Its going very very well can't wait to show everyone the new stuff! I'm in the studio with your boy mike carden... working on a few sweet riffs i'm sure you will enjoy!

Warped tour is next on the agenda for The Academy Is...Can't wait to catch you then.

Don't forget to check out TAI TV...seriously

Hey there, its me the other Siska, Adam Siska.

As some of you may know, my brother Jason was on this season of SURVIVOR.  During his time on the island/ on the show, he displayed his badassity, and he equaled total domination.

In the end, he was duped by a couple nasty wenches. Jason played the game well, and I am proud of him.

However, it is a shame that he did not win the Grand prize of 1,000,000 dollars... It would have been nice... Money... its nice...

I know many of you watched the show and cheered him on. It meant a lot to Jason and my family, and it meant a lot to me, the other Siska.

Luckily... The Survivor Finale is this coming Sunday here in New York City... I will be there.

I NEED ALL OF YOU TO GET OUT YOUR CELLULAR PHONES AND VOTE FOR JASON AS THE FAN FAVORITE FOR SURVIVOR: MICRONESIA. IF HE WINS, HE GETS A TON OF MONEY AND IT WILL BE AWESOME!!

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS TEXT #10 TO 81818 OR VISIT WWW.CBS.COM

IN THE FUTURE IF YOU COME UP TO ME AND TELL ME THAT YOU VOTED FOR MY BROTHER TO WIN,  I WILL GIVE YOU SOMETHING REAL NICE IN RETURN.

VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE, YOU CAN DO IT UP TO 5 TIMES.

HELP JASON WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOVE, ADAM

Adam T. Siska's song of the day :  ALBUM NUMBER 3

Hey everybody! Its yours truly, Adam T. Siska. My friends and I have been enjoying our time here in Los Angeles. However, I must say the temperature is very unpredictable here, sometimes very nice during the day, but very cold in the evenings.

Over the weekend, I took a drive up to Big Bear, California and enjoyed the great outdoors.  One day I think I will get a horse and go live up in the mountains, and spend my days wrestling bears and cookin' up s'mores.

As some of you may know, I am big supporter of the Chicago Bulls.  Yes, I am pretty bummed at the fact that they didn't make the playoffs this season.  But Iam pretty excited to see what happens this year in the playoffs, its been an exciting year in West, and I'm excited to see what the Celtics are all about. Anyway... enough ESPN talk...

All in all, life is good, I can't complain. At seems as though the weather is getting better and that makes me happy. I look forward to summertime, and all of the excitement lying ahead. We have been working hard on Album Number 3 and we can't wait for you to hear it.

In other news... hasn't my brother been awesome on Survivor? I hope you all have been watching my Survivor videos here on FriendsOrEnemies. That dude Ozzy has got a lot of nerve to be talking shit on my brother. It goes to show that talk is cheap. Ozzy looked like an idiot when my brother dominated him last week.  We will see who comes out on top in the end.... I'll give you a hint, his name rhymes with JASON.

Thanks for reading, have a wonderful day. Until next time... Sisky Business

Hey there my friends, its Adam T. Siska here to bring you up to speed on my crazy crazy world... I learned something new about my good friend Jack the Camera Guy last night, he talks in his sleep.

Last night, around 4:30 in the morning The Butcher and I were raging with some friends and thinking about possibly going to bed soon... The Butcher realized that he had left his bag in the car. He asked me if I had the keys. I told him that I didn't and that the beholder of the car keys was none other than Jack The Camera Guy. He asked me to go into Jacks room, and wake him up for the keys... I said "No problem..."

I found Jack lying in bed, passed out, fully clothed. I shook him a few times... nothing.... I continued to shake the shit out of him, and got no response. I yelled in his ear "Jack, Butcher needs the car keys, where they at man?" Jack still fully sleeping responded "There are no car keys... just go away or sit down..." I chose to go away... Moments later, I returned with The Butcher, but Jack had already passed out again. We searched all his pockets, and came out empty. He was a tranquilized beast.  We stood there laughing and all of a sudden Jack spoke again "I've told you everything I know... I dont know anything." We decided to give up... and we headed for the door. As we were walking away Jack said "Sisky... one final thing before you go..." I said "Yes Jack?? Do you know where the keys are??" He looked at me with a pirate eye and simply said "You...you...you need to tell Tommy what time it is..."

I said "Goodnight Jack" He has no recollection of this whatsoever.

P.S- Dont forget to check out The Butcher and I in this weeks instalment of "Survivor With The Academy Is..." here on FOE

Hey there, its me, Adam T. Siska.

It has been a strange week here in Los Angeles, filled with sun, fun, rain, and pain.

Monday night Mike Carden and I walked aimlessly around the mean streets of Los Angeles until our feet got sore. Around 4 AM, Jack the Camera Guy picked us up on La Brea... and we told him to drive to the Ocean. We took Sunset Blvd. all the way out to Malibu and watched the sun come up over the Pacific.

Wednesday night we got together for our weekly Survivor Party. My brother continued to dominate. That Ozzy guy is pretty full it, and I wish nothing but bad luck to him. I kinda miss Chet...Check out our survivor video here on friends or enemies!

After Survivor, we went to go see one of our favorite bands: Nada Surf, at the MusicBox. They were great as usual, and it felt great to see some live music.

Today The Butcher and I worked on some new music and had dinner together. It was a nice day. The Butcher is one guy I always get along with.

Life is good, I have no complaints. I wish you all awonderful Easter weekend with your friend and family.

Time for sleep, see you tonight Chicago.

Adam T. Siska’s name drop of the day: Chewbacca

Hey there my friends. Can you believe its already Thursday??

On Tuesday we took a drive down Hollywood Blvd. to pay a visit to our good friends, our best friends, Cobra Starship.

Not only was it great to see them, but it was a pleasure to see some of you there as well.

After the show, we had a Cobra/TAI slumber party at our place. I have never had friends quite like these ones.

This morning it was sad to say goodbye, however we exchanged bro-hugs and said "See you on Warped."

Summer is The Academy Is' favorite of all seasons, and we can't think of a better way to spend our summer than playing music and hanging with friends.

Tomorrow is Friday, and so beings the Pre-Sale for this years Van's Warped Tour. Don't hesitate. We can't wait to see you there... be sure you CLICK HERE to get your ticket and don't forget to tell your friends - there are a limited number of pre-sale tickets per market and they go fast!

Oh yeah, and watch my brother tonight on Survivor: Micronesia

Love, Adam Siska, Boy With 3 Dads

Adam T. Siska's song of the day: The Thrills-Teenager

Its me Adam Siska, and I'm sick with a cold.

Jack the Camera Guy went to Ralph's and got me some Chicken Noodle Soup and DayQuil.  He also got me a huge bottle of Orange Juice.

The band has been spending our time together working on new music. We cannot wait to share...

Warped Tour this summer is going to be a great time. Cobra Strarship, Gym Class Heroes, Jacks Mannequin, and The Academy Is... all on one tour. Unbelievable.

My brother Jason, celebrated his 23rd birthday on March 4th. I hope you all have been watching him dominate on Survivor: Micronesia. You should wish him a happy birthday... I'm pretty sure he's on Myspace.

I have Eggo Waffles but Mike Carden stole the syrup.

Michael Guy Chislett borrowed my copy of Fargo, one of my favorite movies. He liked it too.

William Beckett was slightly upset that I stole his black leather jacket. However, he admits that I look better in it.

The Butcher goes to bed at 9 PM and wakes up at 7 AM. He is also painting a very large picture of Paul Bunyon.

Thats all folks... Until Next time, Adam Theo Siska

Adam T. Siska's song of the day: MGMT- Time to Pretend