There’s something brewing in the electronic music scene, and it’s coming straight from the unexpected EDM hotbed of Keflavík, Iceland. Producer A5109 (real name Aron Þór Guðmundsson) has just unleashed two singles that are turning heads in the electronic community. It’s quite the evolution for someone who started out messing around with FastTracker 2 in 2010.
His latest track “Saigon Deep” feels like a love letter to Ho Chi Minh City’s electric nightlife. The deep house single clocks in at just over three minutes, but somehow manages to take listeners on a complete journey. The way A5109 handles the vocal elements is particularly clever – they float through the mix like whispers in a crowded club, while synths and bass create a groove that’s impossible to ignore. If you’re wondering about the production quality, let’s just say it’s cleaner than your grandmother’s china cabinet.
The second release, “Hannya”, might be even more interesting. It’s the sort of track that makes you wonder if the producer has a time machine stashed away somewhere in Iceland. Drawing heavy inspiration from 80s action movies, it’s got that perfect mix of retro charm and modern punch. True to its name, it’s slightly mysterious, definitely hypnotic, and exactly what you’d want playing while cruising down city streets at midnight.
Industry whispers suggest A5109 is catching the attention of a California-based underground label, though he seems more interested in perfecting his sound than chasing spotlight. In an era where many producers try to stick to a single lane, he’s out here switching genres like most people change socks – from EDM to trap, dubstep to industrial, and everything in between.
Both tracks are currently available on Spotify, and they’re worth checking out if you’re tired of the same old electronic formulas. While these might be his most polished releases yet, they still carry that raw experimental edge that made him start producing in the first place. It’s like watching a chef who knows all the rules but isn’t afraid to break them to create something special — and we’re here for it.
