Biography
Joshua Spence Mainnie, known professionally as Barry Can't Swim, was born on 22 August 1992 in Edinburgh, Scotland. A classically trained pianist from age 9, he developed a deep love for jazz through teenage years working in jazz bars, which shaped his musical foundation. During university, he expanded his skills by playing guitar, bass, and drums in various bands and interned at Glasgow's SOMA Records, gaining insight into the underground electronic scene.[1][2][3][4]
Fun Facts
- He attended St Thomas of Aquin's High School in Edinburgh.[4]
- Barry Can't Swim identifies more as a musician than a producer, emphasizing his use of live instruments.[4]
- The name 'Barry Can't Swim' was the first stage name that stuck after a two-year hiatus from music.[3]
- His track 'Fiorucci Made Me Hardcore' incorporates hardcore elements within his genre-blending style.[3]
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- Anish Kumar - collaboration on single (Blackpool Boulevard) [2021]
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Heard on WWOZ
Barry Can't Swim has been played 1 time on WWOZ 90.7 FM, New Orleans' jazz and heritage station.
| Date | Time | Title | Show | Spotify |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | 01:18 | Chala (My Soul Is On A Loop)from Chala (My Soul Is On A Loop) - Single | Adjacentw/ Benny Poppins |