Natasha Khan loves a concept. One of Bat For Lashes’ albums documents the inner journey of a woman who honeymoons alone after her fiancé’s killed in a crash on the way to their wedding. The most recent — inspired by Los Angeles and ’80s culture (in particular teen vampire film The Lost Boys) — has a character named Nikki Pink investigating a mysterious biker gang, the Lost Girls.
The same attention to detail goes into her live shows. In an interview filmed during rehearsals for her Meltdown performance, Khan speaks about embodiment, genuine connection and community, energy exchange, using dance to tell stories, introducing the new persona of the Mother Witch, the importance of growing and constantly trying to push herself, and the next Bat For Lashes album (inspired by becoming a parent).
Nils van der Linden 