Years active 2004 – present | Website Official Website Record labels New Academics, COLUMBIA | |
Members Joe PennDave BaudainsHugh HuntRob Storm Albums Growler Front, City of Strange, The Apple Similar Cristina Boshoff, Msizi Shabalala, Riddare av Koden, The Helicopters, Jim Neversink | ||
Episode 06 new academics on reforming the band
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.
Contents
- Episode 06 new academics on reforming the band
- New academics 4 a m
- Current
- Previous
- Discography
- Songs
- References
In 2008, the New Academics were nominated for a SAMA (South African Music Award) in the category of "Best Alternative Album".
New academics 4 a m
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
Songs
Would SmokeCity of Strange · 2007
Late Night DancerThe Apple · 2015
Balcony ConfessionalThe Apple · 2015