Name: Now! (in a minute)
Brand: audiobooks

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Bonus disc: No

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HVNLP161CD

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Extended format

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Format detail

4-Panel Digipack. Includes Bonus CD.

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2018-11-16

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Orchard

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

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5051083134774

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

HVNLP161RT

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Extended format: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive - Limited to 1000 Copies on White Colored LP with Bonus CD.

2018-11-02

RTUK

5051083134910

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1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

audiobooks

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Heavenly

<a href="https://roughtrade.com/us/music/audiobooks-now-in-a-minute">audiobooks - Now! (in a minute)</a>

audiobooks. audiobooks. What can you say about audiobooks that does them any justice? The London-based pair have already done so much that audiobooks is but a chapter in their ongoing story. But what a chapter.

Walking the tightrope between ultra-realism and surreal concept art, Now! (in a minute) is a fever-dream journey through daily life and the inner-thoughts of Evangeline Ling and David Wrench. Prosaic and deadpan, akin to Human League, disquieting and hypnotic, just like The Fall. Ling's exploration of her art is grounded and aided by Wrench's sense for melody, texture and fun.

This whirlwind of synths, screams, poetry - and even coughing fits - may not be to everyone's taste but this was never the intention. Now! (in a minute)is a 'push it to the limits' test for both the band and the listener.

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Albums of the Month - November 2018

David Wrench and Evangeline Ling have come together to create a unique and captivating audio experience. Their project, audiobooks, combines their talents in music production and storytelling to deliver an immersive journey for listeners. With their innovative approach to soundscapes and lyrics that touch on universal themes, audiobooks is sure to leave a lasting impression on any listener.
David Wrench's expertise in music production shines through in the intricate layers of sound that make up each track. His attention to detail creates a rich tapestry of melodies and rhythms that perfectly complement Evangeline Ling's enchanting vocals.
Evangeline Ling brings her storytelling skills to the forefront with lyrics that are both thought-provoking and relatable. Her ability to capture emotions and experiences in words adds depth and meaning to every song.

Vinyl variants, bonus material and signed editions exclusively available from Rough Trade.

audiobooks' album Now! (in a minute). Available here on Rough Trade Exclusive Limited Edition White Colored LP, Standard LP and CD. All formats include Bonus CD.

London-based Evangeline Ling and (acclaimed producer) David Wrench have just signed to Heavenly to launch their debut album together. Warpaint’s Stella Mozgawa is the only other player on the album adding some percussive moments.

Sweet female vocals weave a surreal story that’s duetted with electronics and the occasional crooning swain. Behind are soft and subtle ticking beats. The ghosts of pop songs swoop around playing throw and catch with glitched synths and mega-choirs. Girl / boy back and forth vocals share their songs with squelching, frothing synths whirring and popping. Some gentle dub drifts in for a visitation before being banished to make way for more pop. Skewiff synths slide and quiver and fry your brain.

We wrote and recorded this on the 2nd day we hung out. Evangeline was so excited to do more work that she travelled across London in her Batman pyjamas so as not to waste any time.

We wrote and recorded Hot Salt on Midsummer last year, channelling the sun’s rays through a magnifying glass of 70s synths and electric sitars to initiate a Donna Summer Solstice.

What might happen is an RnB singer visited Swansea and fell in love over a plate of local seafood.

A song about friendship, about living in the present, though still being aware of the transient nature of everything. But even when things pass, a skeletal memory remains which can still summon up a living essence. .... and enjoying bubble baths.

Recorded after a conversation about the practicalities of menstruating for astronauts. Performed live with a drum machine from the 1960s and then Stella from Warpaint joins in when least expected.

Our first time of setting one of Evangeline’s stories to music. Recorded after a night out at Jah Shaka soundsystem night of extremely loud dub reggae.

The soundtrack to a party on the verge of chaos in a hip LA hotel. A party you wish you were invited to, but you go anyway, disguised as a cleaner. You leave minus all your body hair.

The second story on the record. A cautionary tale of when bluetooth speakers can cause family meltdown, and the temptations of duty free alcohol.

Evangeline’s period started while we were recording, and so we made her a nest on the sofa and lit lots of candles. She lay there singing and drinking whiskey while David made psychedelic sounds.

Born out of a jam following hours spent listening to amazing records by Brazilian artists Gal Costa, Caetano Veloso, Rita Lee and Elis Regina as part of David’s efforts to learn Portuguese. The lyrics are in part inspired by nights out in Barcelona after going to Primavera and seeing Grace Jones and Slayer.

Written when we realised we were both being driven mad by living with people who hoard. We got so angry we had to channel this into a song.

This started life as an audio text message from Evangeline to David that arrived in the middle of the night and initially confused him until he realised it was a song idea. It took a turn for the discordant when they acquired a Melotron and added a synthetic medieval wind ensemble.

The result of an experiment in telepathic songwriting. Entirely improvised and unedited it was recorded before going to a barbecue.

All formats come with a 12 minute bonus CD featuring I Wish my Lady Sang with a Sore Throat More and Hot Salt (Nik Colk Void LPF mix).

LP+ - Rough Trade Exclusive - Limited to 1,000 Copies on White Colored LP with Bonus CD.

LP - Standard LP. Includes Bonus CD.

CD - 4-Panel Digipack. Includes Bonus CD.

Now! (in a minute)

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