Bat For Lashes

Bat For Lashes biography

In 2011, Khan recorded a cover version of Depeche Mode's song "Strangelove" for a Gucci advertising campaign. The song was released as a free download from Gucci's channel on YouTube and various blogs. In June 2011, Khan performed two shows at the Sydney Opera House as part of the Vivid LIVE Arts Festival, her only performances of the year.

In May 2010, Khan stated she was in the early stages of writing a third album and "wanted to take more time with this one".

Touring

The Bat for Lashes live line-up contains an ever-revolving cast of musicians often changing on a per-tour basis. The latest line-up includes Ben Christophers, Charlotte Hatherley and Sarah Jones, who also plays drums with New Young Pony Club. This line-up was announced in March 2009.

In the media

Thom Yorke, Debbie Harry, and M.I.A. have complimented Khan's work, Ringo Starr said she was one of his favourite new artists, and Björk was also spotted at one of her early gigs.

In April 2009 Khan appeared on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge. She performed an acoustic version of the single, "Daniel", and also covered "Use Somebody" by Kings of Leon. Her first appearance on US broadcast television was on Late Show with David Letterman on 1 May 2009, performing the song "Daniel". In April 2009 she appeared on the BBC2 live music show Later... with Jools Holland performing two songs from Two Suns: "Daniel" and "Sleep Alone." On 11 August 2009 Bat for Lashes performed on Late Night with Jimmy Kimmel performing the songs "Daniel" and "Sleep Alone." She also performed "Moon and Moon" during the Mercury Award's 2009 event.

Discography

  • Fur and Gold (2006)
  • Two Suns (2009)

References

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