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.
New Academics | |
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| Origin | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Genres | Funk rock, alternative hip hop, jazz fusion |
| Years active | 2004 – present |
| Labels | Seed Music |
| Website | Official Website |
| Members | Joe Penn Dave Baudains Hugh Hunt Rob Storm |
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)
Hugh Hunt — bass guitar (2014–present)
Rob Storm — drums (2014–present)
Previous
Richard Broderick — drums (2004 -2005)
Martin Labuschagne — bass (2006-2009)
Damian Staz — drums (2006)
Howie Combrink — drums (2006–2007, 2009-2010)
Brendon van Rooyen — drums (2007-2009)
Sean Strydom — bass (2010)
Discography
- 2016 — "Growler Front"
- 2006 — City of Strange, Seed Music/Sheer Sound
- 2008 — The Apple