The Echo Label has signed Brighton-based outfit, Bat For Lashes, as tipped in Music Week last week.

The band, who are led by musician, singer, songwriter and visual artist Natasha Khan, become the first signing to the label since its revamp last month, which has resulted in the label becoming a development arm for artists signed to, but not restricted to, Chrysalis Music.

Bat For Lashes have just completed their debut album, which will be released by Echo in September. ...