New Academics

New Academics
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

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/Saxophone
David Baudains - Guitar
Hugh Hunt - Bass Guitar
Rob Storm - Drums

Previous

Howie Combrink - Drums (2005–2007)
Brendon van Rooyen - Drums (2007-2010)
Martin Labuschagne - Bass (2007-2010)

Discography