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.
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.
PIPS, CHIPS & VIDEOCLIPS
Rock, Indie, Alternative
Pips, Chips & Videoclips are one of the most influential Croatian alternative rock bands, formed in Zagreb in 1992 and active for over three decades. Known for their constant evolution and strong authorial identity, the band has become a defining force of the regional rock scene.
BKD
Punk
BKD are a Croatian Oi! punk band from Varaždin, known for their raw energy and local pride. Their music blends fast, sing-along rhythms with themes of community and hometown culture, especially around their support of the football club NK Varteks.
OCEAN OF ANOTHER
Ocean of Another is a Croatian modern metal/metalcore band from Rijeka, founded in 2022. Fronted by vocalist Dorian Pavlović, the band is known for combining heavy, experimental sound with deeply personal and socially conscious themes.
FANAA
Rock, Progressive, Indie, Alternative
FANAA is a full-on alternative rock band from the rock capital city of Croatia - Rijeka. Their recognizable rock sound, unique style, on-stage improvisations, and poetic lyrics always leave the audience wanting more.
NELA
Pop
Nela Đinđić is a Croatian singer and songwriter known for her expressive voice and genuine approach to music. She first gained public recognition through her participation in The Voice Hrvatska, where she impressed audiences with her vocal abilities and emotional performances.
SHE IS CHAOS
Alternative
SHE IS CHAOS is a Croatian alternative rock band formed in 2017 in Rijeka by the singer-songwriter / guitarist Dino Pitoski and drummer Ivan Ujević. In 2022, the band was joined by Sebastian Demark on bass, double-bass and backing vocals, and Marin Kuvač on electric guitar, synths, sequencers and backing vocals.
JUSTIN’S JOHNSON
Punk, Swing, Ska
Justin’s Johnson is a ska-punk/rock band from Split, Croatia, known for their energetic brass-driven sound that blends elements of ska, punk, swing, and rock. They have been active since the early 2000s and have built a reputation through numerous live performances across Croatia and the region.
SLANCI
Pop, Rock
A standout among the new generation of alternative rock bands, Slanci, is a young band formed by four students of the El Musicante school in Zagreb. In 2019, they released their first EP, followed by their first album, “Iza ugla” in 2022, published by El Records. They have already performed at festivals and clubs, slowly building a strong live reputation and looking forward to many more stages ahead.
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.
DALTON TRANCE TELEPORT
Downtempo, Ethnic Tribal, Chillgressive
Dalton Trance Teleport is a chill, downtempo, dub and psybient producent/DJfrom 1994. Member of next labels: Blue Tunes chillout, Mystic Sound Rec., Galama records, Tandava recs.
BUĐENJE
Pop, Rock
Buđenje is a Croatian pop-rock band from Zagreb, formed in 2001. Led by frontman and songwriter Darko Bakić, Buđenje has built a strong presence in the Croatian music scene, blending pop-rock and country. Over the years, they’ve released albums and collaborated with many well-known Croatian artists, further expanding their sound and reach.
ELEPHANT HUMP
Fusion, Instrumental, Afro-rock
Elephant Hump exists since 2016. Their music sounds like on-the-road, with soft nostalgic frequencies, intertwined with electronic and rock music of the 60s and the 70s.
PLAZMATICK
Electronic, Alternative, Leftfield
Plazmatick is the stage name of Croatian electronic music producer Marko Mihalinec, an artist with a career spanning over two decades, based in Croatia. His music explores a wide spectrum of electronic styles, blending breakbeat, trip-hop, ambient, techno, dub, and IDM influences into cinematic, layered compositions.
LOVELY QUINCES
Indie, Alternative, Folk, Acoustic, Singer-songwriter
Lovely Quinces is the former stage name of Croatian singer-songwriter Dunja Ercegović, under which she emerged in the early 2010s as a prominent voice of the regional indie scene. The project began as a stripped-down, DIY singer-songwriter act, centered around acoustic guitar and intimate, emotionally direct songwriting.
PETRALE
Death Metal, Black Metal, Avant-garde
Petrale is a Croatian one-man black metal project. The music is written and recorded entirely by a single musician who performs all instruments and handles production.
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.
BORBEN DALLAS & HIS FILIPINO CUPIDS
Rock, Garage Rock
With roots in Zagreb and a sound that nods both to 60s-70s rock and modern garage revival, Borben Dallas & His Filipino Cupids carve out a distinctive space in the Croatian rock underground.
MOXIE 8
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.
MANNTRA
Folk, Metal, Slavic metal
On 05th August 2022, they unleashed the next musical beast with their brand-new album “Kreatura”, ready to hit the charts and the big stages.
BETI
Pop, Rock
BETI is a Croatian music project launched in 2020 by Natali Dizdar together with members of the band Mayales. Their sound was conceived as a departure from their usual musical identities, aiming for a freer expression that blends pop, rock-funk and touches of electronic textures.
BURKY
Hip-hop, Rap
Burky is a veteran rapper from Zagreb, Croatia, who began his hip-hop journey in 1993. Known for his strong flow, local pride (especially for Zagreb), and dedication to the culture, Burky remains a respected voice in the regional rap community.
ACHACHAK
Rock, Stoner, Metal
Achachak (Achachak meaning “Spirit“, of Native American origin) is a Croatian stoner rock-metal band from Vučipolje, Croatia.The band still remains a mythical secret and occasionally a live treat for fans, carefully choosing where and when to play concerts. Information says that the band is preparing a fourth full-length record.
