TROPHY JUMP
Rock, Indie, Alternative, Punk
Trophy Jump is an indie punk-rock band from Zagreb, Croatia. The group started as a satirical pop-punk side-project that later turned into a passion-driven ambitious touring band.
PO’ METRA CRIJEVA
World Music, Metal
Po' Metra Crijeva (PMC) is the first and only Ča-Metal™ (Ča as in cha) band. A six-member group that draws inspiration from Croatian legends, myths, and stories, and makes music under the influence of the non-equal-tempered Istrian(a Croatian region) scale and metal.
BRUNO MIČETIĆ
Jazz
Bruno Mičetić is a Croatian guitarist, composer and educator based in Rijeka, known for his versatility across jazz, rock and metal. Along with his jazz work, Mičetić leads the rock/metal band Keops, whose material he writes, and also pursues his jazz projects such as “Fat Manager” and “Beauty Of Your Soul".
LEUT MAGNETIK
Indie, Electropop
Leut Magnetik is a Croatian electro-pop collective from Split, formed in the early 2000s and recognized as one of the key acts shaping the regional alternative and club scene.
THE SIIDS
Synth-pop
The Siids are a music duo from Rijeka, Croatia, formed by Darko Terlević and Stanislav Grdaković. Built on long-term friendship and shared musical experience, the project focuses on blending electronic music with rock and synth-pop influences, with a strong emphasis on live performance and energy.
LU JAKELIĆ
Pop, Rock, Singer-songwriter, Alt-pop
Lu Jakelić (29) is a Croatian singer-songwriter. Lu's debut album "Sve o čemu sam šutjela" reached no.1 on the "Croatian Top of the Shops" chart and kept its place there for 34 executive weeks. Nominated for various awards that year, Lu also earned a PORIN (biggest Croatian music industry award) nomination.
SFUMATO
Rock, Jazz, Funk
Their music fuses funk, alternative rock, and elements of jazz and electronic influences into a dynamic, rhythm-focused style, often described as “schizo-funk.” By choosing an instrumental approach, Sfumato emphasize musical expression and interplay over vocals, making their sound accessible beyond language barriers.
ĐUTKO I PLODOVI ZEMLJE
Synth-pop, Ethno
Đutko is the world's leading agro-pop expert, backed by the ultimate agro-pop machine "Plodovi zemlje".
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.
PAVA
Pop
Classically trained from a young age, she began her musical journey by studying piano in music school, later performing in choirs, klapas, bands and various ensembles before focusing on her own songwriting. With a strong vocal presence and an instinct for songwriting, Pava introduces herself as a new voice on the Croatian scene.
ACID HAGS
Rock, psychedelic
Acid Hags is an instrumental trio from Croatia formed in 2016, known for their fusion of progressive rock, psychedelia, and stoner-inspired heaviness. The band features Aleksandar Vrhovec on guitar and synth, Borna Ilić on bass, and Relja Kekez on drums. Their sound is marked by complex rhythms, atmospheric textures, and bold experimentation that defies genre boundaries.
NOLA
Pop, Rock
Nola is a Croatian pop-rock band from Pula, Croatia. Known for melodic, heartfelt songwriting and a blend of pop and rock elements, Nola remains a respected and enduring act in Croatian music.
MEL CAMINO
Pop, Rock, Indie
Mel Camino are an indie rock/pop-rock band from Velika Gorica, Croatia, formed in 2006. They’ve been active for more than a decade, building a catalogue that blends melodic rock with alternative and pop influences while evolving stylistically over time.
KOJOTI
Rock
Kojoti are a Croatian rock band formed in Zagreb in the early 1990s, widely regarded as one of the defining acts of the Croatian rock scene of that decade. Kojoti emerged during a period of major social change and quickly gained recognition for their raw, energetic sound that blends alternative rock, garage rock, and hard rock influences.
Sleepyheads
Pop, Rock, Indie, Alternative
Sleepyheads are four-piece band that draws its influences equally from those moments that made us love guitar music from the nineties, as well as from the modern trends of the 2000s and 2010s
J.R. AUGUST
Indie, Alternative
J.R. is currently performing concerts with his band and choir, and for 2023 he has announced two studio albums, and one will be in the Croatian language.
MIRNA ŠKRGATIĆ
Pop, Rock
Mirna Škrgatić is a Croatian singer-songwriter and musician known for her pop-rock and singer-songwriter style. Her music blends pop and rock influences with personal songwriting and modern production, and she has performed with her band at venues and events across Croatia.
TONDINI
Tondini is a boundary-pushing musician and composer known for her emotional depth and genre-blending approach. With roots in jazz, classical, and world music, she brings a fresh and sophisticated perspective to the Balkans' rich musical heritage.
MALIŠA BAHAT
Hardcore, Punk, Screamo
Mališa Bahat is a Croatian screamo band formed in 2015, emerging from the underground scenes of Varaždin and Koprivnica. Built on shared musical tastes and long-standing friendships, the band quickly developed a raw and emotional sound rooted in screamo, hardcore, and punk influences.
CRI ORCHESTRA
Experimental, Free Jazz
CRI Orchestra is a contemporary Croatian ensemble founded by composer and double bassist Vedran Ružić. The orchestra brings together musicians from jazz, classical, and experimental backgrounds, focusing on original compositions that explore collective improvisation, structured freedom, and orchestral sound textures.
SUNNYSIDERS
Rock, Blues
The Sunnysiders won the 2nd Croatian Blues Challenge, and in 2011, they represented Croatia at the 27th International Blues Challenge in Memphis, the world's largest competition of blues musicians, and made it to the semi-finals.
THE GENTLEMAN
Pop, Singer-songwriter, Ballade
Gentleman is a versatile musician of deep sensibility, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. His songs are difficult to reduce to one dominant genre, they vary in genre depending on the atmosphere and character of the text, from ballads to energetic rock segments with expressive vocal sections
