Can Such Delightful Times Go On Forever?

On 'Can Such Delightful Times Go On Forever?', Drew Daniel's project pivots from its electronic dance origins to a largely drum-less suite of experimental chamber music, grafting neo-classical structures onto a subtle electronic foundation. As a composer and producer, Daniel directs an international cast of collaborators on strings, harp, and piano, weaving their acoustic performances with discreet sound design and digital processing that recalls mid-20th century film scores. The album conceptually functions as a 'makeshift queer refuge,' questioning the role of beauty amidst political turmoil and embracing romanticism as an act of defiance.