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 (South African Music Award) in the category of "Best Alternative Album".

Members

Current

• Joe Penn – vocals (2004–present)
• David Baudains – guitar (2004–present)
• Brendon van Rooyen – drums (2007–2009, 2020–present)

Previous

• Rob Smith – drums (2014–2019)
• Jacques Du Plessis – bass guitar (2016–2018)
• Hugh Hunt – bass (2014–2016)
• Sean Strydom – bass (2010)
• Howie Combrink – drums (2006–2007, 2009–2010)
• Martin Labuschagne – bass (2006–2009)
• Darius B – drums (2006)
• Richard Broderick – drums (2004–2005)

Discography

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

References