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Barry Can’t Swim, otherwise known as Joshua Spence Mainnie, is no stranger to electronic music. The Edinburgh native has made waves in the industry and his upcoming record ‘Loner,’ is predicted to continue this trend. This highly anticipated album is set to deliver quintessential euphoric electronic hits, a genre closely tethered to Mainnie’s brand. Scheduled for release on the renowned Ninja Tune, July 11th, the album ‘Loner’ encapsulates the artist’s distinct voice and progression in recent years reminiscent of other electronic artists such as Aphex Twin, Jamie xx, and Jon Hopkins.
The album follows Mainnie’s inaugural full-length album, “When Will We Land?” Released in 2023, ‘When Will We Land?’ was met with widespread critical acclaim. UK Album charts ranked the album at #12 and its popularity earned Barry Can’t Swim the Best Dance Album award from BBC Radio 1. With a reputation like this, expectations for ‘Loner’ are understandably high.
While the new album will carry the same flavor known to fans of Barry Can’t Swim, Mainnie promises this album will explore new depths. Just as other phenomenal artists such as Ghetts, Beth Gibbons, and The Last Dinner Party, the transcendental power of the club experience reverberates through the tracks on ‘Loner.’ This thrilling exploration of sound is not foreign to Mainnie. He expresses his authentic musical journey, likening ‘Loner’ to a personal collage of the music that shaped his life.
Of course, part of the artist’s success is his live performances and the enigmatic energy they carry, which has been translated into his discography. The experience Barry Can’t Swim has gained from sell-out shows in the admired Brixton Academy music venue, the venerable Glastonbury, and numerous summer festivals, have indubitably influenced the essence of ‘Loner.’ This studio encapsulation of Mainnie’s live energy is something fans of artists like Nia Archives, Chappell Roan, and Ezra Collective will undoubtedly appreciate.
With his discography expanding, Mainnie continues to nestle himself among the greats of the electronic world. Artistic growth has always been at the forefront for Barry Can’t Swim, and ‘Loner’ exemplifies not just Mainnie’s development as an artist but his commitment to crafting quality electronic music. The music world awaits with baited breath for July 11th, eager to dive into the depths of ‘Loner’ and the new dimension of Barry Can’t Swim.
