With over 3.1 million monthly listeners on Spotify and breakout tracks like “How It Feels,” “Sonder,” and “Kimbara” all pulling tens of millions of streams, it’s safe to say Barry Can’t Swim is at the top of his game.
“Kimpton,” gives us something new, executing a vibe embedded with patient builds and emotional undertow, threading a keen sense of live instrumentation through subtle electronic shifts moment to moment. The mood is melancholy, but a feel of bittersweet hopefulness is hard to overlook. The two themes exist in parallel and delivering a balance.
Barry Can’t Swim’s appeal lies in this balance: dialing in the 2 areas of utilizing club-informed productions and clever songwriter instinct perfectly. With influences coming from jazz, house, and UK electronic, the solo artist has plenty to draw from and isn’t afraid to push it to the limits – some songs getting down right spooky at times.
With his debut album Loner on the way and a hefty catalog to keep the fans at bay, Barry Can’t Swim is staged to have a major impact in 2025. Stream the track below and enjoy!
Barry Can’t Swim – Kimpton (Ft. O’Flynn)
