If ever there was a band that gave life to that weird South African music phenomenon which has everyone who hears their music assuming they are an international act, then Niemand is it.
For months now, the four piece’s melodic rock has dominated airwaves, with songs like “Wordsâ€, "All I Have", "The Hardest Thing" and “Simple Truth†easily slipping into the hearts and minds of music fans now rapidly cottoning onto the fact that Niemand is proudly South African – a truly homegrown group that makes music of a global standard.
Joe Niemand’s soaring vocals are the signature that set Niemand apart from their offset. Hailed as one of South Africa’s most promising talents, this award-winning songwriter’s music has been heard in more than 13 countries worldwide.
Jake Odendaal, dynamic lead guitarist and critically acclaimed producer is a force to be reckoned with on stage. Jake lives for the stage where his energy as a performer meets his consummate musicality.
Jake is joined by his brother, Thinus Odendaal, who at 25 has experience in the international arena as the drummer of Tree63, the band awarded the “American Billboard Chart, Christian Song of the year 2004.†Thinus who has recently returned to SA to join Niemand believes that his future lies with Niemand and that the possibilities in this tight unit are indeed endless.
Trevor Smith is a classically trained musician who has found his groove in Rock. Being a quietly intense bassist Trevor brings an intelligence to his instrument that completes the sound that is Niemand.
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"Niemand and frontman (Joe Niemand) have festooned the otherwise dull local market with suave songs, singable like ditties, without ever taking his eye off the international possibilities South African songwriters seem to have lost sight of. Meanwhile his musicality and prolific output serves to embarrass the rest of us popsongsters. Many years of good fortune, gentlemen." -- Steve Hofmeyr, Artist
“Niemand have set a new bench mark for melodic rock with international potential and appeal. Great hooks and melodies combined with Joe’s unique vocal talents, make “Reborn†one of the best albums released in SA in the last ten years.†-- Dave Thompson, SonyBMG
“I've been listening to this album since I got my hands on it, you can call it hot, hip, happening or use any other magazine phrase, but most importantly, it has that rare gift of true quality, a stunning reminder of what I've been trying to achieve.†-- Nataniel, Artist
