British singer-songwriter Natasha Khan, better known as ‘Bat for Lashes’ is enchantingly haunting and oh so emotive and her second album entitled ‘Two Suns’ is no exception. Drawing influence from various artists over time such as the lyricism of Annie Lennox combined with a score-like quality, Bat for Lashes’ sound is invigorating and innovative in a music scene that is becoming increasingly saturated by mass produced pop.
Building on the experimental electronica, poetic piano and soft percussion eminent from her previous album ‘Fur and Gold,’ Khan continues to be musically and visually stimulating and engaging as she follows the same experimental path collaborating again with David Kosten and continuing to produce mysterious, psychedelic and soul wrenching sounds on tracks like ‘Siren Song’ and ‘Pearl Dream’ as well as acoustically endowed piano and percussion tracks such as ‘The Big Sleep’ featuring Scott Walker and ‘Moon and Moon.’
Bat for Lashes’ first track release entitled ‘Daniel’ combines dark electronica and strings with Khan’s lyrical and hypnotic voice featuring an eerie upbeat tempo reminiscent of previous tracks from ‘Fur and Gold’ such as ‘Trophy’ and ‘What’s a girl to do’.
Touring Europe at present, increasing in popularity in the UK and recently making her US debut, ‘Bat for Lashes’ is conquering the music scene with her unique and dark dream-like sound and omnipotent presence. ‘Two Suns’ is out now under She Bear, Parlophone and Astralwerks records as well as being available on Itunes.
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