Barry Can’t Swim Announces New Album ‘Loner’ and Debuts Single ‘Different’
Scottish electronic producer and DJ Barry Can’t Swim has officially announced the release of his second studio album, titled ‘Loner’, set to drop on July 11 via Ninja Tune. The album comes on the heels of his successful debut LP, ‘When Will We Land?’
Alongside the announcement, he has shared the album’s dynamic new single, ‘Different’. The track is characterized by its intricate beats and electronic flourishes, with the term “Different” marking a noteworthy transition within the song. This track represents the third preview of the upcoming album, following earlier releases ‘Still Riding’ and ‘The Person You’d Like To Be’.
Insights into ‘Loner’
In a recent press release, Barry Can’t Swim, whose real name is Joshua Mainnie, described ‘Loner’ as a more authentic reflection of his personal experiences over the past year. He remarked, “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.”
This forthcoming LP aims to delve into his personal journey, posing significant questions both to himself and his listeners.
Album Trailer and Creative Direction
An intriguing album trailer accompanies the album announcement, depicting Barry Can’t Swim in a surreal setting featuring a red plastic chair in a blue waiting room alongside three dogs and a vending machine filled with award ribbons. The imagery progresses to scenes of him in bed while an individual in a suit adorned with award ribbons lurks outside in a brightly colored hallway.
Track Listing for ‘Loner’
The full tracklist for ‘Loner’ includes:
- The Person You’d Like To Be
- Different
- Kimpton (with O’Flynn)
- All My Friends
- About To Begin
- Still Riding
- Cars Pass By Like Childhood Sweethearts
- Machine Noise For A Quiet Daydream (feat. Séamus)
- Like It’s Part Of The Dance
- Childhood
- Marriage
- Wandering Mt. Moon
Upcoming Tours and Festivals
Barry Can’t Swim will also be headlining All Points East at Victoria Park in London on August 22, coinciding with his birthday—marking his sole London performance for the year.
Additionally, he is gearing up for an extensive US, UK, and European tour, which will include both headlining concerts and festival appearances. Below is the schedule for his upcoming performances:
2025 Tour Dates
MARCH
- 21 – Lollapalooza Festival, Buenos Aires, AR
- 22 – Lollapalooza Festival, Santiago, CL
- 28 – Picnic Estereo Festival, Bogota, CO
- 30 – Lollapalooza Festival, São Paulo, BR
APRIL
- 4 – Tecate Pal Norte Festival, Monterrey, MX
- 5 – Axe Ceremonia Festival, Mexico City, MX
- 17 – Royale, Boston, MA
- 18 – Terminal 5, New York, NY (SOLD OUT)
- 19 – Brooklyn Steel, Brooklyn, NY (SOLD OUT)
- 20 – Brooklyn Steel, Brooklyn, NY (SOLD OUT)
- 23 – HISTORY, Toronto, ON (SOLD OUT)
- 26 – The Warfield, San Francisco, CA (SOLD OUT)
- 27 – Fox Theater, Oakland, CA
MAY
- 2 – Shrine Expo Hall, Los Angeles, CA
- 3 – Shrine Expo Hall, Los Angeles, CA (SOLD OUT)
- 23 – Radio 1 Big Weekend, Liverpool, UK
JUNE
- 5 – Northside Festival, Aarhus, DK
- 13 – Best Kept Secret Festival, NL
- 13 – Sonar By Night, Barcelona, ES
- 15 – Bonnaroo Festival, Manchester, TN
- 21 – Electric Forest Festival, MI
JULY
- 5 – Rock Werchter Festival, BE
- 10 – NOS Alive Festival, Lisbon, PT
- 26 – Fuji Rock Festival, JP
AUGUST
- 1 – Osheaga Festival, Montreal, QC
- 3 – HARD Summer, Los Angeles, CA
- 21 – Rock en Seine Festival, Paris, FR
- 22 – All Points East, London, UK
- 23 – Forwards Festival, Bristol, UK
- 24 – Lost Village Festival, Lincoln, UK
For further details on ticket purchases, fans can visit the official site to secure passes for the US and UK performances.
