Flight of the Conchords - two of our best known (and funniest) comic ambassadors - have won a prestigious Grammy award for their EP, The Distant Future.

For those not familiar with this quirky musical duo, Flight of the Conchords is the comedy-child of Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie. As well as being stand-up comedy musicians (a hard act to pull off), the two stars have created their own self-titled television series, which is now into its second season - due on our screens later this year.

The Distant Future features original songs, each a classic in its own right. You’ll laugh out loud at their clever lyrics and dead-pan parodies - and set your player to repeat. Listen out for the heartfelt ‘Beautiful Girl’ (”you are the most beautiful girl in the room”) and the heartbroken ‘I’m Not Crying’ (”these aren’t tears, it’s just been raining on my face”).

Released in August last year, the Distant Future was just a taster of more to come - in the words of one reviewer, a tidbit “to satisfy the group’s growing rabid fan base” while a more substantial offering was recorded. A full-length album is due for release in the United States on 22 April. Until then, you’ll have to get your fix of offbeat comedy and alt-folk tunes by buying the award-winning Flight of the Conchords EP.