Last year, we picked Barry Can’t Swim as one of the top artists to watch in 2023 and boy were we right. The Scottish-born organic house producer has brought a colorful, radiant energy to his productions, transcending the limits of contemporary house music. Today, we couldn’t be more excited to share his long-awaited debut album When Will We Land?, out now via Ninja Tune.
Barry Can’t Swim holds himself to the highest standards and his attention to detail is apparent throughout the expansive 11-track project. Feelings of euphoria intertwine those of nostalgia as Barry’s emotive productions sound familiar yet unconditionally original.
When Will We Land? is peppered with voice-notes and recordings from family and home, providing a wholesome touch to the sonic landscape. While there’s often moments of introspection, Barry isn’t afraid to cut loose on energetic tracks like “How It Feels,” “Dance Of The Crab,” and “Sunsleeper.”
As Barry points out,
“You only get to make your debut album once. So I want to showcase all the elements of the things I enjoy and love in music up to this point. For me, I wanted it to have musicality to it, I wanted it to have the energy of electronic music but also with a more organic live element. I feel like I’m more of a musician than anything else. I’m a producer but I like writing music on instruments.”
When Will We Land? is a deeply ambitious and remarkable debut project, cementing the notion that Barry Can’t Swim is a force to be reckoned with. Stream the album below and enjoy!