New Academics


New Academics is a four-piece Funk rock band formed in Cape Town, South Africa. They are currently based in Johannesburg. They are known for their mixture of Afro-beat, Jazz, Hard rock, Funk and Hip hop in their music and have built a solid a following in South Africa and Europe with their debut album City of Strange.
In 2008, the New Academics were nominated for a SAMA in the category of "Best Alternative Album".

Members

Current

  • Joe Penn – vocals
  • David Baudains – guitar
  • Brendon van Rooyen – drums

    Previous

  • Rob Smith – drums
  • Jacques Du Plessis – bass guitar
  • Hugh Hunt – bass
  • Sean Strydom – bass
  • Howie Combrink – drums
  • Martin Labuschagne – bass
  • Darius B – drums
  • Richard Broderick – drums

    Discography

  • 2023 – The Great Romancer
  • 2016 – Growler Front
  • 2006 – City of Strange, Seed Music/Sheer Sound
  • 2008 – ''The Apple''