Natasha Khan, known better by her musical moniker Bat for Lashes, is a British avant-pop singer/songwriter with a voice that blends melodic sonic aesthetics with haunting vocal dexterity. Pairing her angelic soprano voice with dark melodies to create a sound so distinct that it's nearly incomparable to any other modern singer's on the scene. Khan released her debut album, Fur and Gold, in 2006, and the LP was praised by critics, even earning a prestigious Mercury Prize nomination, which helped establish her as one of the preeminent vocalists of her generation.