If it wasn't for last night's Dark Was The Night live show, I'd probably continue working Natasha Khan's stunner at Bowery into every conversation I have this week. Or her similarly gripping show at Music Hall Of Williamsburg Saturday night, where she moved herself (and some nearby) to tears on "Good Love." It takes just a few spins of Two Suns ...

Natasha Khan has what might be the song of the year, a spellbinding new album, a performance on Letterman tonight, and the Thom Yorke stamp of approval. It's an impressive fact sheet, and it got tossed with the first notes of the haunting Two Suns standout "Glass" last night. What happened in Bowery Ballroom was a slate-wiping de novo revue, bri...

Bat For Lashes and Super Furry Animals are set to play gigs at London's outdoor venue Somerset House this summer.

Natasha Khan's presented up her song of the year contender in various states of dress, from Karate Kid and La Russoed to stripped and lo-fi. Each has been a good look for "Daniel," although this straight-no-chaser take for Jools Holland is a reminder that this one would stand on its own independent of savvy alternate arrangements or nostalgia ki...

It seems like Coachella was only yesterday. Since this year's Lolla headliners (and then some) leaked long ago, we already knew about Beastie Boys, Depeche Mode, Jane's Addiction, Tool, Kings Of Leon, the Killers, Lou Reed, Decemberists, Neko Case, and Andrew Bird. Not too shabby. But almost too shabby. If that assortment of talent didn't convin...