Pop, Punk
Proleter is a Croatian pop-punk band from Zagreb, formed in 2012. The group consists of Antonio (vocals, guitar), Roland (bass), and Tin (drums), and emerged from a shared love of classic pop-punk influences such as Blink-182 and Green Day.
Jazz, Singer-songwriter, Swing, Country
Lela Kaplowitz is a Croatian jazz vocalist known for her expressive voice and artistic approach that transforms everyday emotions into refined musical storytelling. She began singing professionally at the age of 16 and later studied vocal improvisation in Graz and New York with renowned jazz musicians such as Sheila Jordan, Jay Clayton, Barry Harris, and Mark Murphy.
Pop
Natali Dizdar is a Croatian pop singer and songwriter who has been a prominent figure in the region’s music scene for over two decades. Known for her expressive voice and engaging stage presence, Natali Dizdar remains an active and respected artist in Croatian contemporary pop music.
Progressive, Instrumental, Math rock
Pomelo Chess Society is an instrumental rock band from Rijeka (Croatia) representing the new music genre Check-Math Rock. Started in September 2020, and at the end of 2021., they released the eponymous album "Pomelo Chess Society".
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
Jazz
B’s FUNstallation is a Zagreb-based jazz ensemble formed in spring 2012 by trumpeter Zvonimir Bajević. The group brings together six accomplished musicians from the younger-to-mid Croatian jazz generation—including saxophonist Mario Bočić, keyboardist Luka Žužić, guitarist Davor Doležal, bassist Goran Rukavina, and drummer Borko Rupena—who had already made their marks through work in major jazz orchestras and ensembles.
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.
Rock, Folk, Acoustic, Psychedelic
Denis Katanec’s Clinic is a Zagreb-based band led by the prolific singer-songwriter Denis Katanec, a key figure on the city’s music scene for over a decade. Their music blends noise, psychedelic avant-folk, shoegaze, pop, and experimental sounds, creating emotionally charged and introspective songs that explore the human psyche.
Hip-hop, Rap
Gane RImatore is a part of Rijeka's hip-hop scene since the beginning of this century, even the millennium. He has 8 materials behind himself.
Rock
M.O.R.T. is an uncompromising punk-blues band from Sinj, (Croatia) with intense sound and unrestrained live performances. The band was founded by three friends, John, Zvrk, and Kikos, in the autumn of 2003.
Rock, Funk, Garage Rock
Detroit Groove Gang is a band and collective, founded on December 28, 2016. Built on simplicity and as a reaction against the current rock scene and its polished production, the band creates music spontaneously, in the moment it is played.
Rock, Alternative
Let 3 is a Croatian alternative rock band formed in Rijeka in 1987, known for their provocative artistic expression, theatrical performances, and satirical approach to music and society. The core members and long-time frontmen Damir Martinović “Mrle” and Zoran Prodanović “Prlja” have been central to the band’s identity since its early days.
Rock
Not just another rock band
Pop, Rock
Over two decades of activity, Vatra have released several successful albums, won numerous awards, and continuously evolved their sound while remaining true to their recognizable style. Known for strong live performances and relatable lyrics, they remain one of Zagreb’s most enduring and popular modern rock bands.
Hip-hop, Rap, Progressive, Metal
Moon Unit are a six-piece progressive band from Zagreb, known for their playful and highly experimental approach to music. Built on a foundation of creative freedom, the band blends a wide range of influences into a cohesive yet unpredictable sound, effortlessly combining prog metal, old-school hip-hop, nu metal, 8-bit elements, and more.
Pop, Rock
Matija Cvek is a Croatian singer and songwriter known for his emotive pop and pop-rock music. His music blends heartfelt lyrics with pop, pop-funk and groove elements, and he is known for his expressive vocal style and engaging live performances.
Alternative, Garage Rock, Surf Rock
LHD is a Croatian instrumental rock trio formed in Sisak by three veteran musicians: Lada Furlan Zaborac (bass), Hrvoje Zaborac (drums), and Dinko Tomljanović (guitar). The band was created after the dissolution of the internationally acclaimed surf rock group The Bambi Molesters, in which all three members had previously played, continuing their long-standing collaboration under a new name.
Pop, Acoustic, Singer-songwriter
Rock, Alternative, Grunge
Metal
ARISES are your atypical groove metal band, proof of long-lasting bond and alliance between the members, fifteen years in the making, with vast experience in live performance, sharing big stages supporting some of the most incredible acts today.
Rock, Jazz, Free Jazz
BRIO is a free noise jazz duo from Zagreb. Their music is based on improvisation, strong dynamics and raw sound, moving between free jazz, noise and experimental music.
Electronic, House, Trance
Cortex Thrill are one of the pioneers of electronic music in Croatia from 1990. Since the early 90's, and for more than 3 decades, they have championed their sound across Europe, gaining the affection of a nation and amassing an army of fans.
Pop, Audio-visual, Funk, psychedelic
nemanja is the project of Luka Šipetić, an author and musician active in the bands pastele, Para Lele and NLV, who recorded and released the albums Tarot Funk (2019) and Cosmic Disco (2020).
Rock, Jazz, Funk, Metal, Blues
Sick Sheets is a band that has existed for a little over three years, plays a different kind of psychedelic rock, and is not afraid to experiment with sound and style. Elements of rock, blues, classical, and metal can be heard in their music.
Progressive, Electro rock
Plastic Knives are a Croatian electro-rock duo from Zagreb, formed by Damjan Vujaklija (guitar, electronics) and Nikola Babić (drums). Emerging on the scene in the mid-2010s, the project quickly gained attention for its bold fusion of experimental rock and electronic music.
Rock, Alternative
Moxie 8 is an alternative rock band from Zagreb, Croatia, formed in early 2020. Their sound is rooted in rock with melodic and rhythmic strength, using multiple guitar voices to create texture and interest.
Grunge
Phaneron is hugely influenced by 90’ grunge era and the modern progressive and alternative scenes. In 2021 Phaneron went once again to the studio to record a new album called “Sfinga” with ten new songs and deep influence by modern progressive metal bands with various rhythm combinations that are distanced from classical rock form.
Stoner, Grunge, Post-hardcore
Ochi (Croatian for eyes) are a post-hardcore / grunge band from Croatia, formed in 2020. Their music is a chaotic journey through a harsh blend of fear, resistance, decay and acceptance accompanied by sharp riffage, greasy bass lines and ripping encores.
Pop, Dream pop, Synth-pop
Luul is a Croatian indie music project led by musician Ivan Lulić, emerging from a shift toward a more personal and introspective solo expression. Originally conceived after the end of his previous band, Luul began as an instrumental project before evolving into a fully realized songwriting outlet shaped by autobiographical themes and emotional storytelling.
