| New Academics | |
| Background: | group_or_band |
| Origin: | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Genre: | Funk rock, alternative hip hop, jazz fusion |
| Years Active: | 2004 – present |
| Label: | Independent |
| Current Members: | Joe Penn Dave Baudains Brendon van Rooyen |
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]
Joe Penn — vocals (2004 – present)
David Baudains — guitar (2004 – present)
Brendon van Rooyen — drums (2007 - 2009, 2020 - present)
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)