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Bat For Lashes is the solo project of Natasha Khan, a British singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist born on 25 October 1979. Currently based in Los Angeles, Khan was born to a Pakistani father from a notable family of squash-playing Khans and an English mother. Her early childhood involved traveling the world as her father trained the Pakistani squash team, spending summers in Pakistan and the rest of her time in Hertfordshire. She experienced a strict religious upbringing until her parents separated when she was 11 years old. Khan graduated with a degree in film and music, where her experimental work was influenced by various artists. She produced multimedia work that included sound installations, animations, and performance art. After working as a nursery school teacher, she began writing material for her first album. Bat For Lashes' music has drawn comparisons to the works of several artists. The debut single, "The Wizard," was released digitally through Drowned In Sound and on 7-inch vinyl through Khan's own label, She Bear Records. She later signed with a record label and released her debut album on 11 September 2006. On 17 July 2007, her album was nominated for the annual Mercury Music Prize, where she was a favorite to win. However, at the ceremony held on 4 September 2007, she lost out to a less favored contender. Her live band has included various musicians throughout her career.

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