Having grown up in the dusty beach town of Ballito, South Africa � a place known for its surfing and skateboarding, but with little trace of a music scene � vocalist and guitarist Ryan Morris met drummer Adam Jenkins at school, before recruiting vocalist and bassist Tyron Layley after overhearing him singing at a friend's house.

In their first year, What Now recorded their debut EP, designing their own artwork and printing the CDs at home � spawning a DIY ethic that has stuck with them ever since. Next came a full-length album.