Natasha Khan

Natasha Khan, known as Bat for Lashes, is a celebrated singer-songwriter who shares her journey of moving to California and navigating motherhood. She reflects on the transformative power of parenthood and how it intertwines with creativity amidst a post-pandemic world. The conversation explores the deep connections formed through storytelling and the emotional nuances of balancing family life with artistic endeavors. Khan also muses about the significance of personal mythology and the joy of experiencing life’s milestones with loved ones.

Natasha Khan makes music under the name Bat for Lashes. She’s released five albums, including Lost Girls, which came out in September 2019. In this episode, she breaks down the making of the lead single from that album, called “Kids in the Dark.” But just before she started writing it, she wasn't sure if she would make another album at all. songexploder.net/bat-for-lashes Right now, Radiotopia is holding its annual fundraiser. You can help support Song Exploder and the network that makes it possible. Make your mark. Go to Radiotopia.fm to donate today.