New Music Friday: F.O.O.L, VALORANT, Jon Casey, Steller, Zingara, & More

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iEDM Staff | August 15, 2025

With tens of thousands of tracks hitting streaming platforms every day, it can be hard to know which new releases deserve your attention. iEDM's New Music Friday series cuts through the clutter with a curated look at standout drops from across the electronic music spectrum.

This week’s roundup features fresh releases from F.O.O.L, VALORANT, Jon Casey, Steller, Zingara, and more, showcasing the best in bass, trap, and experimental sounds. Whether it is a festival-ready anthem or a forward-thinking studio cut, these picks highlight the artists shaping the scene right now.

F.O.O.L, Essenger, Life Awaits, VALORANT — “You Call Me Reckless”

Blending cinematic scope with unrelenting energy, “You Call Me Reckless” unites F.O.O.L, Essenger, and Life Awaits for a genre-smashing anthem crafted as the official soundtrack to VCT CN 2025.

Atmospheric synth swells and Essenger’s gripping vocal delivery set an intense tone before the track erupts into a collision of thunderous drums, gritty guitar riffs, and futuristic bass design. Equal parts cyberpunk and post-hardcore, it surges through scream-sung peaks and crushing drops, channeling the adrenaline and high stakes of VALORANT’s competitive stage into a visceral, high-impact listening experience.

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Zingara, Steller — ‘Is This Real?’ EP

Is This Real? brings Steller and Zingara together for a three-track bass odyssey that merges deep low-end wubs, swirling psychedelic textures, and touches of jazz-inspired instrumentation. The EP drifts between dreamlike atmospheres and raw, human energy, creating a seamless flow that blurs the line between fantasy and reality. Beyond the music, the duo is turning their release into a force for good.

They hosted an EP launch party on Wednesday at TK Lounge with 100% of proceeds from tickets and limited-edition merch going to St. Francis Society Animal Rescue and Hues of Hope, Inc.. Boasting a stacked lineup, exclusive drops, and surprise moments, this event reflected their commitment to giving back while pushing creative boundaries.

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Jon Casey — ‘HAPPY TO BE HERE’ EP

Jon Casey’s HAPPY TO BE HERE EP lands as a six-track showcase of trap, experimental bass, and sonic influences drawn from his South African roots. The project captures his global perspective and genre-defying approach, highlighting collaborations that span his career while nodding to a new chapter ahead.

True to its title, the EP reflects Casey’s gratitude for his journey as a touring artist, weaving high-energy production with deeply personal undertones. It is both a farewell to his past sound and an embrace of what’s next, cementing his position as one of electronic music’s most forward-thinking producers.

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Sintra — “All I See” (Enamour’s Misinterpretation)

Enamour reimagines Sintra’s “All I See” as a hypnotic, hard-hitting dancefloor weapon, swapping the original’s warmth for haunting synths, layered textures, and commanding percussion. The vocal is twisted into peak-time intensity, driving a remix that’s both dark and immersive. With early support from Max Styler, Tripolism, Henri Bergmann, and Wax Motif, it is already making waves across festivals and clubs.

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Control Room, AVE — “For You”

“For You” channels pure, unfiltered creativity, born from an impromptu Canada-to-Italy Zoom session that turned into a standout Control Room and AVE release. Sweeping chords and a heartfelt vocal give the track emotional weight, while its driving groove keeps it locked for the dancefloor. Big in impact yet intimate in tone, it is a seamless blend of feeling and function, proof that the best ideas don’t need a plan to land with power.