Modern Quartet plays Suba (Serbia)

Modern Quartet is an experimental electronic band from Novi Sad who combine elements of jazz, drum’n’bass, house and ambient electronics. Created as an original project of Ivan Milinkov (Vanjus), the band later evolved into a creative tandem with Igor Lečić (Leka), with frequent performances with guest musicians. Their sound is characterized by a combination of digital and analog instruments, improvisation and a multimedia approach that turns their performances into a unique audiovisual experience.

They are accompanied on stage by the pianist Dušan Šević (Duke Savage), known for his work with the Simić Quartet and Love Hunters, further enriching the live dynamics of the band. The project Modern Quartet plays Suba was developed for the needs of the multimedia initiative Suba Soba, dedicated to the legacy of Mitar Subotić – Suba.

After the recent performance in Paris, the band will present their performance to the audience at the Street Musicians Festival in Novi Sad, continuing their mission of connecting improvised music, urban culture and contemporary sound.

Modern Quartet’s tracks have been also published on compilations such as  Belgrade Coffee Shop, Modern Jazz Movement, and Electric Gypsiland , confirming their presence on the regional and European music scenes. They attracted considerable attention with their participation in the compilation Suba: Tribute to São Paulo Confessions, as well as with the album The Dark Side of the Mood from 2004, released on the B92 label.

Today, Modern Quartet is a small hedonistic refuge for the preservation of musical and personal integrity, of changeable number, form and style.