"What Came First" is a new label dedicated to Electronic music which has been set up by the people behind Egg London club venue.

With the dance floor in mind, WCF aims to introduce rising new talents as well as working with established artists across a range of musical genres from techno to house and chill-out to alternative. 

It is a great time for Egg London to look how far we have come musically over the years and for the label artists, inspired by the unique energy of the club, to synthetize this vibe into their productions and music that we all can enjoy.

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What Came First is a label presented by the team behind leading UK venue Egg London, and celebrating its twelfth release, this is a special birthday EP from Techno legend The Advent with a remix from Egbert.

Opening with “Valiant Keys” its vocal phrase loops short sections to build tension until it opens up with tender bursts of clarity. Layered over a pounding kick drum with rattling synths and eruptions of white noise, the rolling groove of this hands in the air slice of Techno is perfect for the dancefloor.

Track two “Exchange” starts with the flicker of mechanical hi-hats and stabbing synths that blended with the twisted melody, fuse to form a groove that’s packed with forward momentum. Growing with intensity as the track develops, each bass drop is bigger than the one before, as it swells with thrilling suspense.

The third track on the release is Egbert’s remix of “Valiant Keys” which is fast and furious, lead forward by a thumping kick drum. Allowing the original's vocal to be the main focus, Egbert adds his own sinister lead synth and uplifting pads that combine to make an eerie atmosphere full of gripping anticipation.

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WCF012 01. Valiant Keys (Original Mix)- The Advent [Preview]

WCF012 02. Exchange (Original Mix)- The Advent [Preview]

WCF012 03. Valiant Keys (Egbert Remix) - The Advent [Preview]

Opening the EP is ‘Distorted Reality’, an absorbing, slightly menacing track layered over a fat kick drum which holds a captivating story illustrated through haunting synths and an engaging, dark melody.

The aptly named ‘Lucid Dreams’ is one of the more imposing tracks from the selection. An eerie sonic experiment with a succession of bleeps swirling in and out over intricate synths and laced with a cosmic and dystopian-like groove throughout. A perfect lure into the murkier side of ‘In My Mind’.

‘Laniakea’ is a pumping amalgam of mesmerizing modulation, driven by rich analogue - a prominent characteristic throughout the EP. A deeply melodic, textured composition built on sublime synths with a pulsating, well rounded kick drum, it’s capable of leaving goose bumps on even the most hard-faced techno fiend.

Closing the EP is the 7XINS and Luther Vine collaboration ‘Surreal Dosage’, carrying a sinister rhythm with notes of madness, blended with a stabby synth and sharp drone plunging throughout the melody. Its perfectly aligned elements are destined to leave a heavy impact on the listener and sound system alike.

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In My Mind EP

Distorded Reality

WCF013 01. Distorded Reality (Original Mix) - 7XINS [Preview]

Lucid Dreams

WCF013 02. Lucid Dreams (Original Mix) - 7XINS [Preview]

Laniakea

WCF013 03. Laniakea (Original Mix) - 7XINS [Preview]

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Surreal Dosage

WCF013 04. Surreal Dosage (Original Mix) - 7XINS & Luther Vine [Preview]

Producing under his techno moniker ‘NEUMANN’, Tobi Neumann delivers his first WCF release - a four track EP - available in vinyl and digital format - titled ‘Coaster’ which also includes a remix by club’s resident Kyle E.

Beginning with the prowling track ‘Coaster’, its slow and steady pace eases the listener into a sultry sound from NEUMANN, evidently making a clear divide between his usual house/disco induced productions as ‘Tobi Neumann’. A rolling groove entails with a clear cowbell and tinkling melody, smoothly layered over a subtle kick drum and moody bass line.

‘Broken voices’ opens with a mean kick leading to a significant change in tone from ‘Coaster’ with a sense of urgency entwined through an undulating melody. A blend of scintillating synths over a menacing bass shows the spacey side of NEUMANN, who’s not afraid to explore the muddier side of electronic music.

The third track ‘Atlantis’ revolves around an accelerated rhythm accompanied by thundering modular-percussion. Woven with broken bleeps and high-energy synths, it’s a powerful track appropriate for an intimate, sweaty and weird rave.

Finishing off, a remix of ‘Coaster’ from Egg’s and label’s resident Kyle E. The burgeoning producer and selector puts his own uplifting stamp on NEUMANN’s venture into murky techno. With a throbbing bass and crisp bells, it’s the rich analogue use with shades of euphoria that make it a perfectly atmospheric track to end NEUMANN’s first WCF release.

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Coaster EP

Coaster

WCF014 01. Coaster (Original Mix) - NEUMANN [Preview]

Broken Voices

WCF014 02. Broken Voices (Original Mix) - NEUMANN [Preview]

Atlantis

WCF014 03. Atlantis (Original Mix) - NEUMANN [Preview]

Coaster (Kyle E Remix)

WCF014 04. Coaster (Kyle E Remix) - NEUMANN [Preview]

Up next on What Came First, we've got an inviting, driving EP from Anderson Noise & Sugar Hill whose sound we have championed at the club for the last 15 Years and featuring a remix by L_cio.

D Edge resident and Brazilian Electronic Music Legend Anderson Noise has teamed up with the latest emerging artist to come from South America - Sugar Hill - to release their debut WCF three track release.

'Voodoo' kicks off with well rounded, hypnotic drums which steadily roll into tribal tinged percussion, which blend with an indecipherable, trippy vocal before developing into a cacophony of analogue layers - an instant injection of energy ignites to set any dance floor alight.

'Sarava' is a creepier, absorbing track with a prowling bass line and subtle rhythmic developments throughout the production. It's a raw, gnarly cut suitable for an intimate space where you can play down a deeper, darker sonic tone.

L_cio leaves his stamp on the production with an more intense, uplifting remix of 'Voodoo', packed with stabby synths, and laced with an addictive spine-tingling melody. It's a euphoric edition of the original, perfect to end any set on a high with that relentless, gripping energy throughout.

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WCF015 01. Voodoo (Original Mix) - Anderson Noise & Sugar Hill [Preview]

WCF015 02. Sarava (Original Mix) - Anderson Noise & Sugar Hill [Preview]

WCF015 03. Voodoo (L_cio Remix) - Anderson Noise & Sugar Hill [Preview]

Our latest release on what Came First has been produced by Italy's newest export, Knowhat, who has delivered two original works blended with shades of uplifting house and tech house rhythms.

The original track 'Feel it' is a high-spirited, house-infused creation with soulful vocals and punchy drums, showcasing the artist's ability to shy away from the driving tech house sound he's usually known for.

'Make My Body Groove' is a sultry, alluring piece with infectious, groove-tinged percussion. Suitable to captivate any dancefloor worth its salt from the beginning to end.

Frankfurt based producer Basti Grub is also featured on the EP, re-working the title track. Having touched it down with a minimal techno bass-line, Grub has artfully kept the male vocal hook rolling throughout the mix.

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Feel It EP

Feel It

WCF016 01. Feel It (Original Mix) - Knowhat [Preview]

Feel It (Basti Grub Remix)

WCF016 02. Feel It (Basti Grub Remix) - Knowhat [Preview]

Make My Body Move

WCF016 03. Make My Body Move (Original Mix) - Knowhat [Preview]

Egg LDN resident Kyle E delivers another WCF release, 'Wavetable', including a remix from an old friend of the club, Guido Schneider.

'Wavetable' opens the three track EP, a combination of ethereal synths and
undulating baselines form the basis of this melodic production before an unusual hook adds another dimension to the track. An oscillating filter peters in and out, adding a summery feel to this mesmerizing production, instantly taking the track up a notch to an almost spiritual rhythm.

'You Called' is a blend of dreamy synth work and tight drums. With a twist of
melancholia, it's on par for a set of a certain style - think outdoors, beneath the sunshine - with a slow-burning pace that still manages to captivate the listener from the get-go.

Guido's Schneider's remix of 'Wavetable' is also featured on the EP; a solid 90s influenced mix that's suitable to warm up a chilled out dancefloor. A more
upbeat take on Kyle's original mix, it's the perfect finish to a pulsating EP from the London based producer.

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Wavetable EP

Wavetable

WCF017 01. Wavetable (Original Mix) -  Kyle E [Preview]

Egg LDN resident Kyle E delivers another WCF release, 'Wavetable', including a
remix from an old friend of the club, Guido Schneider.

'Wavetable' opens the three track EP, a combination of ethereal synths and
undulating baselines form the basis of this melodic production before an unusual
hook adds another dimension to the track. An oscillating filter peters in and out,
adding a summery feel to this mesmerizing production, instantly taking the track
up a notch to an almost spiritual rhythm.

'You Called' is a blend of dreamy synth work and tight drums. With a twist of
melancholia, it's on par for a set of a certain style - think outdoors, beneath the
sunshine - with a slow-burning pace that still manages to captivate the listener
from the get-go.

Guido's Schneider's remix of 'Wavetable' is also featured on the EP; a solid 90s
influenced mix that's suitable to warm up a chilled out dancefloor. A more
upbeat take on Kyle's original mix, it's the perfect finish to a pulsating EP from
the London based producer.

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Wavetable (Guido Schneider Remix)

WCF017 02. Wavetable (Guido Schneider Remix) - Kyle E [Preview]

You Called

WCF017 03. You Called (Original Mix) - Kyle E [Preview]

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