New Academics

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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".[1]

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)
  • Damian Staz – 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

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