Ex-The Academy Is... frontman William Beckett has just released his first full-length album "Genuine & Counterfeit", on Equal Vision Records. The album was recorded in his hometown of Chicago, IL with producer Marc McClusky (Weezer, Ludo, Everclear).

"This new record is nothing less than my greatest musical accomplishment," told Beckett. "And after writing and releasing the three EPs last year, working with Marc McClusky was a no brainer. While we share the same vision for the album, we are also constantly pushing and challenging each other to lift it to next level."

Watch the video for "Benny & Joon", the first single off "Genuine & Counterfeit" clicking on the frame above. If you're into radio-radio synth poprock tunes, this stuff is for you.