ZDENKA KOVAČIČEK
Rock, Jazz, Soul
Known for her charismatic performances, rich improvisational skill and a voice that spans from delicate jazz phrasing to full-throated rock belting, she has often been dubbed the “First Lady of Croatian Jazz”.
ZEMBO LATIFA
Hip-hop, Trap, R&B
Zembo Latifa is a Croatian hip-hop and trap artist known for his distinctive blend of introspective lyricism, melodic delivery, and modern production.
ZIMIZELEN
Psychedelic, Folk Noir
Zimizelen is a one-man project from Zagreb, Croatia. Starting his musical journey in 2020, he released a series of singles leading up to 2023 and the debut album, "san na uzici" under Dostava Zvuka Label.
KRIS
Electropop, Synth-pop
A young singer-songwriter from Belgrade, kris, is emerging on the regional scene. Her musical journey began with the support of Petar Wagner (Fantom), and she later continued collaborating with Croatian band pocket palma in the lead-up to her upcoming EP.
ZO
Pop, Rock
Known for their energetic performances and youthful take on contemporary music, Zo continue to evolve, releasing new singles and expanding their presence across Croatia and the region.
BANG BANG
Pop, Rock
Bang Bang is a pop-rock band from Zagreb, Croatia, formed in 2012 by a group of experienced musicians brought together by their shared love for creating authentic, melodic music.
VEDRAN RUŽIĆ
Jazz
Vedran Ružić is a Croatian visual artist and jazz musician known for integrating music and visual art. Ružić has performed with prominent Croatian musicians and released several original jazz albums.
.UPSET
Hardcore, Punk
.upset is a hardcore band from Zabok, Croatia, formed over twenty years ago in the drummer’s garage to bring new energy to the local underground scene. Over the years, the band has released two demos and several albums: Opiate for the Masses (2010), Slaves of the New World (2014), Dark Times (2016), Tied to Our Screens (2020), and Passing the Torch (2021).
JELENA RADAN
Pop, Fado
Jelena Radan is a Croatian singer and songwriter known for her versatile pop and fado music. She gained recognition with her hit “Leti do snova” and has released several albums, including Nije kraj (2003), Novi dan (2006), and the multilingual Voyage (2013), which earned her multiple Porin Awards and nominations.
PEKI PELE
Pop, Indie, Disco
Peki Pele is a Croatian musician who started his career in 2015. He grew up in a house where Steely Dan and George Benson, Pekijev Prvi Bend, Mornar & Blitva were often played. In 2020, he released his debut single Guska u magli, which brings disco rhythms, as part of his debut EP, called Deguté.
DÉMODÉ
Pop, Rock
Démodé is a young Croatian retro‑pop band formed by long‑time friends who grew up together and share a love of music. They describe themselves as a collective and their name reflects an interest in “retro” sounds and old‑school elements, which they blend with modern pop ideas.
UMA
Rock, Stoner, Metal
UMA, formerly known as Uma Thurman, a stoner band from Rijeka, presented their instrumental outbursts at many stages with excellent critique of the audience. Their trippy flair, fierce stocks and noise requires more than just listening to music and calls for deep relaxation of the mind with the occasional explosion of emotion.
ANJA G
Reggae
Anja G is a singer from Zagreb, Croatia. Since 2017. she has been a part of the Croatian dub/reggae-duo project Anja G & Dr.obi. Their sound is a powerful lyrical message combined with their unique creative production work.
Z++
Pop, Hip-hop, Trap
z++ is one of the most promising names on the Croatian music scene, and since it appeared, it has only had hits.
ZAGUŠLJIVI DIM
Rock, Psychedelic, Krautrock
The Čakovec-based trio Zagušljivi dim (“The Suffocating Smoke”) finds inspiration in the worlds around and within us. Their music is a mantra-like musical journey, aimed at exploring the wondrous, the eerie, the unknown, and the mysterious.
BALKAN ZOO & NINA ĆORIĆ
World Music, Ethno, Flamenco, Gypsy
Balkan Zoo is a band of bassist and composer Mario Rašić. New album "Recycle" brings traditional Roma songs transformed into a progressive world music expression thanks to top musicians, arrangements, and vocal soloist, flamenco singer Nina Ćorić.
PANDA RHEI
Rock, Indie, Post-punk
Panda Rhei is a music project led by Ivan Kolar. What started as an intimate singer-songwriter outlet soon became a musically diverse project built patiently in and out of the studio.
NIKA TURKOVIĆ
Pop
Nika Turković is a Croatian singer, songwriter and music producer. She first gained wide attention as a child when she represented Croatia at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2004 with the song “Hej mali”, placing third. Her music blends contemporary pop with electronic elements and emotive lyrics, making her one of Croatia’s prominent young pop artists today.
PJEV
Traditional Vocal Music
PJEV is a female a cappella quintet from Zagreb which preserves and cherishes traditional vocal music from Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina. PJEV gathers singers from these countries who each contribute songs from their homelands.
VEDRAN ZEC
Jazz, Easy listening
Vedran Zec is a Croatian jazz guitarist and guitar professor with extensive experience in various jazz ensembles, including NoJazzBand, Trio Solitude, Jazz Combo Unit, and Big Band Požega.
KI KLOP
Pop, Electronic, Disco
Ki Klop is a disco-pop band from Zagreb, Croatia, known for their dance-oriented, modern indie pop sound with elements of electro disco and soft rock. Their energetic shows combine strong rhythm sections, danceable grooves and engaging vocal delivery, making them a notable presence within the alternative and club scene.
DISKODELIJA
Post-rock, Alternative, Noise
Diskodelija is a four-member band from Šibenik, Croatia, known for their energetic and experimental sound that blends post-rock, punk, and noise. Known for tight chemistry and a fearless approach to sound, Diskodelija continues to push boundaries, delivering raw, energetic music that blends post-rock, punk, and noise.
ORIDANO GYPSY JAZZ BAND
Jazz, Gypsy Jazz
Oridano Gypsy Jazz Band is a band that does everything from performance to performance to satisfy the (demanding) jazz audience of Croatia and abroad. In this endeavor, they always use tried and tested methods, some of which are charm, sophistication, and virtuosity.
EIKONOISE
Electronic, Jazz, World Music, Experimental
Eikonoise was created in 2014 as a multimedia project, founded by an artist, academic painter, producer, and composer Bojan Miljančić. In 2019, he released his album Immanens, the conceptual title of a debut album by the project Eikonoise.
ŽEN
Audio-visual, Progressive, Indie, Post-rock
The audio-visual all-female collective ŽEN started in 2010 in Zagreb where they’ve found their creative
home at the AKC Medika squat.
VEDRITUNES
House
Vedritunes is a DJ, producer, and label owner from Metković, Croatia, known for his refined deep and tech house sound with jazz/funk influences. Vedritunes runs the independent label Delta Swamp Music, releasing his own tracks and collaborations with regional artists.
