Barry Can’t Swim (but he can get down Live From KCRW HQ)

Scottish DJ and producer Barry Can’t Swim found an instantaneous connection with house music devotees. His knack for organic composition that blends his own (considerable) piano skills with propulsive beats and genre-agnostic samples is a can’t-miss combination. 

After wowing the crowd during his debut Coachella performance on Sunday night at the Gobi tent (and ahead of his sold out show tonight at the El Rey), Barry is giving us a peek into his already legendary stage show. Live from the Annenberg Performance studio, Barry and his band — Jim Molyneux (drums) and Hannah Jacobs (keys) — deliver euphoric renditions of tracks from his 2023 debut LP When Will We Land? Tune in (using the player button to your left) for the sweet, sweet sounds of “How It Feels”, “Always Get Through To You”, “Dance of the Crab”, and “Sunsleeper” from the album. Plus, jams from his 2022 EP More Content — “God Is The Space Between Us” and “Can We Still Be Friends?” He’s also breaking down the burgeoning Edinborough dance music scene, learning piano, and the art of American couch surfing in conversation with KCRW DJ SiLVA. Get down to the sounds now and if you’re desert bound this weekend make your way to the Gobi tent on Sunday, Apr. 21 at 8:20 p.m. to feel the heat for yourself.