Interplanetary Criminal is the Manchester-based producer, DJ and ATW Records co-founder leading a rip-roaring new wave of UK garage. Straight from the studio to the iconic Arcadia spider, and from Dekmantel to Depot Mayfield, Croatia, Bogotá, Sydney, Miami and all-nighters at Leeds’ beloved Wire, IPC and his speedy, rowdy sets – and speedier, rowdier productions – are connecting with up-for-it audiences. His formula? Fresh, fun and foundation-minded, balancing innovation with a wholehearted appreciation for everything that’s come before, including the enduring influence of the North West.
His dedication is paying off. Recent years have seen IPC (real name Zach Bruce) earn DJ Mag’s Best of British awards for Best Producer and Best Track, along with a Brit Award nomination. He’s played ecstatic b2bs with legends like Skream, remixed for formative heroes like Dusky and been a regular on Rinse FM. Not to mention all the music he’s created and shared, including 2022’s celebratory All Thru The Night V/A compilation for the seminal Locked On label. Plus, of course, the chart-topping “B.O.T.A. (Baddest Of Them All)” – an irresistible collab with Eliza Rose.
His new EP (much like IPC’s output at large) is dedicated to the underground, which makes total sense. When it comes to IPC personally – but also UKG more broadly – context and authenticity are everything. ATW Records champions that, aiming to capture the energy and perspectives of today’s garage scene while carving a distinct identity. For IPC, this is the key to all that he does: taking in, giving back and staying true to what he stands for.
Interplanetary Criminal will bring his speedy, high-energy set to Field Day 2026.
