Bat for Lashes
Bat for Lashes
Bat for Lashes, the stage name of Natasha Khan, is an English singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist known for her ethereal and cinematic music. Born on October 25, 1979, in London, Khan is of Pakistani descent and grew up in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. She studied music and visual arts, drawing inspiration from artists like Steve Reich and Susan Hiller. Khan began her music career in 2006 and has released six studio albums: Fur and Gold (2006), Two Suns (2009), The Haunted Man (2012), The Bride (2016), Lost Girls (2019), and The Dream of Delphi (2024) .QuoteTab+6+6+6The Times+8+8Our Culture+8+1
Khan's music blends elements of indie pop, dream pop, baroque pop, and synth-pop, often exploring themes of love, identity, and nature. She has received critical acclaim and multiple Mercury Prize nominations for her work. In addition to her solo projects, Khan is also the vocalist for the band Sexwitch, a collaboration with the rock band Toy and producer Dan Carey .+1Financial Times+6+6QuoteTab+6+2QuoteTab+2
Notable Quotes by Bat for Lashes:
“I always think that the exceptional people are those who remain outsiders but still communicate on a grand scale. I think I want everyone to feel more free, and so I feel really claustrophobic on behalf of lots of people.” +1
“I cry a lot when I feel empathy. I can feel heartbroken by life, and I cry quite easily, sometimes for no reason. It's healthy, I think.”
“I could talk for ages about how women are amazing, but essentially we shouldn't be manipulated by the media's expectations of our bodies. I'd recommend every woman to read 'Women Who Run with the Wolves' - it's about being in touch with your more wild, free and powerful side.”
Khan's work continues to resonate with audiences, blending personal experiences with universal themes, and establishing her as a distinctive voice in contemporary music.Pitchfork