Blog: don't believe the hype

The shortlist for the Barclaycard Mercury Prize for best British or Irish album of the last 12 months has been announced today. The nominees are: Bat For Lashes 'Two Suns' Bat For Lashes, aka Natasha Khan, was nominated for the Mercury Prize in 2007 for her debut album 'Fur And Gold' – her second nomination is for its follow-up, 'Two Suns'. Influenced by Bjork and Steve Reich, ex-teacher Khan is known for her hippyish image and spectacular costumes when playing live. Listen at: Myspace.com/batforlashes [...]