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My Take
What draws me to Natasha Khan is her refusal to chase trends. Across six albums she has built an unmistakable dreamlike universe, equally at home with guitar, piano and her own compositions. Three Mercury Prize nominations confirm the critical respect, yet what I value most is her authorial consistency: every record feels like a chapter in a single mythology rather than a bid for the charts. She is a craftswoman of atmosphere, and in an era of disposable singles that patience feels almost radical. I keep returning to her work precisely because it rewards careful, repeated listening.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bat for Lashes
- Name (Japanese)
- バット・フォー・ラッシーズ
- Reading
- ばっと・ふぉー・らっしーず
- Born
- October 25, 1979 (age 46)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Goat
- Origin
- Brighton, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / singer-songwriter / guitarist / composer / pianist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of Brighton
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Bat for Lashes born?
Born October 25, 1979 (age 46).
Where is Bat for Lashes from?
Bat for Lashes is from Brighton, United Kingdom.
What does Bat for Lashes do?
Bat for Lashes works as singer, singer-songwriter, guitarist, composer, pianist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.