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Interplanetary Criminal

Interplanetary Criminal is riding a wave of success, following on from his chart-topping hit 

Before the UK plunged into a seemingly unending winter, there was the 2022 summer anthem 

Featuring Eliza Rose with production from Interplanetary Criminal, the hit swept the nation, ringing out across sweltering fields and festival sets. It signalled the UK's garage revival, with Interplanetary Criminal – aka Zach Bruce – leading the wave.

Fast forward to 2023, and Bruce has since released the garage compilation 

 via Locked On, and launched his own label ATW Records. The latter pushes sounds that the producer has become known for, such as garage, donk and bassline. Through his productions and sets, Bruce's work acts as a love letter to UK club culture and 90s nostalgia.

As someone so immersed in the Manchester scene, it felt fitting to ask Bruce where we can find the best independent spots in the city. His choices range from clubs to record stores and shops.

The finest menswear shop in the north. Original Mephisto stockist and curated garms. OP is a certified dress code in Manchester.

Spent a lot of time behind the cage in Room 1 – what more could you ask for in a club in Manchester? Gritty with great sound and the finest line-ups. Chef's kiss.

The only place to get exceptional vintage Italian designer wear among other pieces in Manny.

Secondhand vinyl mostly [with] a massive bounce/donk collection alongside house and techno. I’ve found some gems in here.

Arguably the best club nights in the UK. The production levels are insane, the line-ups are phenomenal and it's in a massive warehouse.

I’ve heard people say this is the best club in the UK right now, and I can get beside that. It feels closer to Berlin than the UK, housing a lot of sick Manchester-based collectives' club nights.

The Smithfield Social

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