Chassol - Funny How ? THE BEAT (AKA THE ENGLISH BEAT) songwriter and guitarist has used

songwriter and guitarist has used their newfound artistic control to springboard from their familiar post-punk into somewhat lighter

but are back to take the crown by remaining true to themselves – politically aware

on the 3rd of January 2025

marking the band’s final sessions with Chris Bierden before he lost the ability to play

Chassol - Funny How ? THE BEAT (AKA THE ENGLISH BEAT) songwriter and guitarist has usedFunny How? is Christophe Chassols fifth album. While it builds directly on his work with the Ultrascores, it also marks a turning point: a more contemporary sound, broader songwriting, and more explicitly political and social themes make Funny How? his most accomplished album to date. Its also his most accessible: inspired by American stand up comedy, Funny How? sounds like a joyful mix of all the music that inspires the artist: soul, jazz, rap,