Barry Can't Swim

Barry Can't Swim is the project of Joshua Mainnie, a British producer and musician born in Edinburgh, Scotland. Based in London, Mainnie operates under this moniker while also releasing music under his real name. He has established himself through releases on Ninja Tune, with his catalog spanning from 2025 to 2026 and including five releases tracked by electronic music platforms.

His sound traverses house, electronica, and Afro house territories, incorporating elements of breaks, breakbeat, and UK bass. The production style draws from jazz influences while maintaining dance floor functionality, with releases appearing on beatport's top 100 charts. His approach to house music integrates deep house sensibilities with more experimental electronic textures, creating tracks that work across different club contexts while retaining melodic and rhythmic complexity rooted in his jazz background.