Barry Can’t Swim shares club-ready single, 'Different', a taste of what's to come on newly announced album, Loner, out July 11 via Ninja Tune.
‘Different’ is a heady slice of electronic euphoria which has become a staple fan-favourite in the enigmatic performances from the Edinburgh born producer, one of the most exciting electronic artists in the world.
Throughout Loner we see Barry Can’t Swim navigate and explore the world he’s found himself in, a highly personal album that asks profound questions of its creator and his audience. Informed by the staggering success of Barry’s live shows around the world – including three sell-out shows at Brixton Academy, a stand-out performance at last year’s Glastonbury and confirmed headliner slot at many of this years biggest summer festivals – plus countless impressive accolades, Loner remains anchored to his roots both as a grounded human being and a progressive, ever-evolving artist.
Listen to ‘Different’ on the Everton Official playlist.
“If my first album was a collage of all the music I loved and was inspired by growing up, then this album is the most authentic expression I could offer of myself and my life over the past year” Barry comments.
The album announcement arrives after a week of cryptic teasing, including a mysterious billboard in Dalston and the release of an unexpected new single and Loner opening track, ‘The Person You’d Like To Be’ on Monday, featuring a distorted and ambiguous conversation between the producer and his friend.
Barry’s acclaimed debut When Will We Land?, released October 2023 and currently on over 100M+ album streams, received endless praise including being shortlisted for the 2024 Mercury Music Prize alongside the likes of Charli XCX, Beth Gibbons, English Teacher, Ghetts and The Last Dinner Party. Barry now proudly sits among Aphex Twin, Nia Archives, Burial, Jamie xx, and Jon Hopkins as a rare solo electronic artist to be shortlisted for the highly prestigious award.
To add to this, he was also nominated at the BRIT Awards 2024 in the Dance Act category, shortlisted in the Scottish Album of the Year awards and received a top three position in the lauded BBC Sound of 2025 list.
Barry Can’t Swim will be headlining multiple festivals this summer including London’s All Points East (other headliners include RAYE, The Maccabees and Chase & Status), Bristol’s FORWARDS festival (alongside Doechii, Jorja Smith and Ezra Collective), Lost Village festival and Radio 1’s Big Weekend alongside Lola Young, Sam Fender and Wet Leg.
