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Barry Can't Swim in the Mixmag Lab London
Barry Can't Swim in the Mixmag Lab London—because who needs actual swimming when you can drown in disco edits and house grooves? We're all here for the funk, and the Lab feels like a secret party where everyone knows the words to every obscure edit. The vibe is joyfully irreverent, all neon lights and knowing smiles, as if we're celebrating the sheer silliness of dance music. This Barry Can't Swim tracklist is a disco house and edit-heavy romp, cruising at 130 BPM with 12A as the key anchor for most of the groovy moments.
The energy balance is unique—0.64 low, 0.34 mid, and barely any high-end—meaning it's all about the basslines and mid-range hooks, with a focus on rhythm over aggression. Mixing is playful and quick-cut, often using edits to twist familiar tunes into new shapes without losing the dancefloor momentum. Crate highlights start with his own 'Blackpool Boulevard' edit with Anish Kumar, a funky, brass-led opener.
Tim Deluxe's 'Freedom' is a classic house anthem that gets the room moving, while Folamour's 'Ça Va Aller' brings a French-touch warmth. Shee's 'Disco Machine Sound (Edit)' is a peak-time, loop-based weapon, and the closing remix of 'WE GOT THE LOVE' is a euphoric, hands-in-the-air finale. The journey kicks off with the infectious 'Blackpool Boulevard', builds through the disco frenzy of 'Disco Machine Sound', and closes with the soulful blast of 'WE GOT THE LOVE', reminding us that sometimes, the best sets are just pure, unadulterated fun.