Nicholas Berglund has shared a new music video by Jovan Todorovic for ZNTNDR - the electronic music and video duo composed of Jovan Todorovic and Ilija Duni from Belgrade & New York City. ZNTNDR’s music style of Folktronica and Post-dubstep evokes elation through whispering-smoky vocals, melodic guitar lines, and atmospheric synths driven by warm bass lines and unconventional beats.
ZNTNDR is an abbreviation for Zenith & Nadir, words of Arabic descent that refer to imaginary points directly above and below the celestial sphere. The music of ZNTNDR embodies this duality. It is created between the folk traditions of our Balkan heritage and the inherent tendencies of electronic music today.
The video for the track 'Wonderful Time' tells a simple story of life and death within the Roma community of the Balkans
Jovan Todorović is a Serbian American film director and multi-disciplinary artist with an MFA degree from the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade, Serbia. He is based in Brooklyn, New York. Often celebrated for its provocative nature and social impact, his films, branded content and music videos have garnered significant press and recognition winning multiple FIPRESCI, Cannes Lions, Clio, Ciclope, 1.4 Awards, Shots, Lux, and Golden Drum awards.
Ilija Duni is an artist with degree in computer science. He helped shape the 21st century Balkan indie music scene through his previous bands Petrol and Ti. as well as the local tech scene, by leading Vast, one of the first startups in Serbia.
Alex Epton is an American, New York-based record producer, mixer and film composer. In 2014, he joined XL Recordings in New York, and as their in-house producer/engineer worked with FKA Twigs, Wiki, Ratking, Amber Mark, Jamie xx, Willis Earl Beal, Vampire Weekend and Skepta. He produced the 2006 debut album YoYoYoYoYo of the musical group Spank Rock. He was also involved with the self-titled debut album of the group WIN WIN. Epton has also done production or remix work for The Kills, Kele Okereke, Björk, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Thom Yorke, TV on the Radio, Lily Allen, Kool Keith, and Kylie Minogue.
ZNTNDR’s highly cinematic music videos will feature powerful characters and universal stories from unique corners of the world. Jovan Todorovic who is an established film director as well as ZNTNDR’s producer and main vocalist directs the music videos for the project.