Barry Can't Swim

Barry Can’t Swim, born Joshua Mannie in Edinburgh, Scotland, is an innovative electronic music producer and DJ renowned for his dynamic fusion of house, jazz, afrobeat, and leftfield electronica. Emerging onto the scene in the late 2010s, Barry Can’t Swim quickly distinguished himself with his soulful, eclectic productions and energetic live sets. His breakthrough EP, "Amor Fati," released in 2021 on the influential Ninja Tune imprint Technicolour, garnered widespread critical acclaim for its vibrant rhythms, lush instrumentation, and genre-blurring approach.

Subsequent releases, including the celebrated single "Sonder" and the EP "More Content," solidified his reputation as a boundary-pushing artist known for melodic sophistication and innovative sampling. Barry’s music draws on his background as a classically trained musician and his love for global sounds, weaving live instrumentation and intricate layers into club-ready tracks. His DJ performances across major UK and European festivals—including Glastonbury, All Points East, and Lost Village—have been praised for their infectious energy and seamless blending of styles, capturing audiences both on the dancefloor and online.

With each release, Barry Can’t Swim has earned a devoted international following and support from respected platforms such as BBC Radio 1, Mixmag, and Resident Advisor. He continues to push the limits of electronic music while celebrating inclusivity, musicality, and joy.