New Academics
# 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) 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
