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

Hugh Huntbass guitar

Rob Storm — drums

Previous

Richard Broderick — drums

Martin Labuschagne — bass

Damian Staz — drums

Howie Combrink — drums

Brendon van Rooyen — drums

Sean Strydom — bass

Discography