Chas Leman – “THE GOOD LIFE?”

Chas Leman released a new single titled THE GOOD LIFE?, and it picks up the same electronic indie dance energy he introduced on THIS IS LIFE. If you liked that one, this will make sense straight away. The sound takes cues from early 2000s alternative electronic acts like Hot Chip and Gorillaz, while sitting next to newer names such as Baxter Dury and Good Health Good Wealth.

The song is built around a jazzy, bossa nova style guitar progression that gives it a relaxed pulse from start to finish. The chorus opens things up in a big way, adding a cinematic and baggy touch that sticks with you after a few listens. It feels confident without trying to impress anyone.

Chas stays in his lane as a sharp observer of working class life in the UK. He talks about how everyday pleasures have slowly disappeared, from pubs to social clubs, and how people have been priced out of spaces that once felt like home. The message lands clearly, and the opening line about the pub closing sets the tone right away.

Go back and spend time with earlier releases like I Found Love, and keep an ear out for the upcoming EP Repetitive Strain. Make sure to follow Chas Leman on social media so you can stay updated on everything he releases.