TuneLab
Barry Can't Swim
Mixmag Lab London 2025
Barry Can't Swim's Mixmag Lab London 2025 set arrives with the kind of buzzy anticipation reserved for artists who make joyful, eclectic house music seem effortless. This is the soundtrack to a perfect, messy night out where genre boundaries blur and the only rule is to have a good time. The vibe is unapologetically fun, bright, and inclusive—exactly what we need after one too many years of po-faced techno. Technically, it's a vibrant, dynamic ride. With an average BPM of 125.8 and a range that can dip into downtempo, Barry showcases a DJ's sense of pacing.
The harmonic map moves through 12A, 7A, and 4A, providing a colorful, emotional journey. The energy is beautifully split between low-end groove (0.44 avg) and mid-range melody (0.42 avg), with enough high-end sparkle (0.14 avg) to keep everything crisp and lively. It's a balanced, engaging sound that refuses to sit still. The tracklist is a delightfully unpredictable joyride. Jose Montana's 'The Segment' is a quirky, rhythmic opener that sets the playful tone.
Boogietraxx's 'In This Place' is a guaranteed floor-filler of pure, unadulterated house joy. The inclusion of Asha Bhosle's 'Le Gayi' is a genius, globe-trotting curveball, and the closing duo of 'Mwah!' and SG Lewis & Chloé Caillet's 'Costa' provides a slick, modern, and utterly satisfying finale. The journey starts with segmented curiosity, builds through moments of pure dancefloor eclecticism and soaring confession, and coasts out on a wave of sunny, sophisticated pop-house warmth.