As the global music landscape anticipates fresh soundscapes in early 2026, The Soft Pink Truth has announced the forthcoming release of their new album, “Can Such Delightful Times Go On Forever?” The experimental electronic project, helmed by Drew Daniel, will deliver this latest musical offering on January 30, 2026, through the respected independent label Thrill Jockey.
The album represents a significant artistic evolution for The Soft Pink Truth, blending electronic music with chamber music structures to create what critics are already describing as a unique sonic experience. Featuring collaborations with notable artists including M.C. Schmidt and Bill Orcutt, the project draws from an international cast of musicians who collectively contribute to its distinctive sound. The collaborative effort includes talented performers from diverse geographical locations including Turkey, Sweden, Italy, and the United States.
“Time Inside the Violet,” the album’s lead single, showcases a delicate piano figure by M.C. Schmidt and is accompanied by an animated music video created through the collaborative efforts of visual artists Matthew Murray Sullivan and Vicki Bennett. The video, available now, visualizes the emotional turbulence captured in the music—what the artist describes as “calm beauty interrupted by panic.”
The conceptual framework of the album confronts our dystopian contemporary landscape while questioning the role of beauty in such challenging times. This thematic approach reflects broader cultural concerns, as the project aims to create what has been described as a “makeshift queer refuge” through music, serving as a form of defiance against rising authoritarianism and societal cruelty. The album directly examines sustainability of joy in today’s complex world.
The tracklist includes evocatively titled pieces such as “Mere Survival Is Not Enough” and “And By and By A Cloud Takes All Away,” each contributing to the album’s exploration of intimacy, community, and unapologetic beauty. The band has also launched a comprehensive pre-save campaign to build anticipation among fans across all major streaming platforms. The band plans to pursue sync deals with independent filmmakers to extend the album’s emotional impact to visual media. These themes resonate throughout the carefully sequenced tracks, designed to flow cohesively while exploring different emotional territories.
Available now for pre-order through major retailers including Rough Trade and Amazon, “Can Such Delightful Times Go On Forever?” represents not just a musical statement but a cultural response to the need for solace and beauty in a troubled world.
