Alternative, Experimental
Dimitrije Dimitrijević is a Croatian singer-songwriter and composer - the solo project of Dimitrije Simović, who is also the bassist and vocalist of the band Igralom. He began the project in 2017 in Zagreb, recording two EPs, Južno and Ponestaće, with the help of Ivan Grobenski.
Hip-hop, Rap, Electronic, Funk
Koolade is a Croatian hip-hop, electronic, and urban music producer from Zagreb, active since the late 1990s. He is widely recognized as one of the key figures in establishing hip-hop as a mainstream genre in Croatia and the wider Balkan region through his work within the Blackout collective.
Jazz, World Music, Nu jazz
Electronic
For the past 20 years, Ilija has been a leading force on the underground disco and house scene, both as a producer and as a thoughtful, eclectic DJ. Blending his passion for uncompromising analog sound with a deep love of boogie, his disco maxi singles evoke the spirit of classic labels such as Prelude Records, West End Records, and the late-era Salsoul Records.
Pop, Indie, Experimental
Sara Renar is a recording and performing artist from Zagreb, Croatia, and is praised as one of the best and bravest Balkan new generation singers – songwriters.
Electronic, EDM
Vanillaz is a popular Croatian-Slovenian DJ and producer duo, consisting of Zagreb-based Marc Bucca (Marko Bucić) and Slovenian Spinne (Miha Pajk). Since meeting in 2009, they have built an international career, performing at major festivals like Tomorrowland and Ultra.
Jazz
Bruna Matić (1995) was born in Zagreb and started playing the drums at the age of seven. She gained experience playing with various artists in her hometown such as the HGM A Band, Irena Žilić, The Frajle, Croatian TV-Radio Jazz Orchestra and many more.
Dub
Bamwise is a five-member electronic dub band from Zagreb, Croatia, known for blending analog warmth with modern digital soundscapes. Formed by musicians united through their passion for bass-heavy, rhythm-driven music, Bamwise combine synthesizers, drum machines, bass, guitar, vocals, and live effects to create an immersive and danceable experience.
Pop, Electropop
Atmospheric are an electro-pop/ambient band from Rijeka, Croatia, formed around 2002. They are led by Lado Bartoniček, with vocal contributions from Martina Majerle and others.
Electronic, World Music, Classical, Percussion
Sudar Percussion Ensemble, according to Irena Paulus „wildest group of musicians in this area”, has a very high number of performances, tours, and projects in Croatia and abroad since 2010.
Jazz
Zvjezdan Ružić is a celebrated Croatian jazz pianist, composer and educator, born in Rijeka on 21 June 1988. He earned his diploma in jazz piano in 2013 from the Kärntner Landeskonservatorium in Austria, having also studied with notable artists such as Emil Spányi and David Gazarov.
Pop, Darkwave, Trip-hop
Lucija Ivšić, known professionally as ŽIVA, is a Croatian-Australian multidisciplinary artist, composer and performer whose work bridges music, new media art and technology. As ŽIVA, she continues to challenge musical genres and mediums, creating immersive experiences that unite her Slavonian roots with cutting-edge technology and global artistic vision.
Progressive, Hardcore, Metal
Formed in 1998 ESSENCE is one of the longest-lasting bands in Croatia. Their music is a mixture of all sorts of styles from progressive metal and stoner sludge to punk hardcore and jazzy math.
Rock, Trap, Punk
Liquid SuperCharge is a Croatian speed rock and punk band from Pula, formed in 2021 by members of local underground acts such as Fried Brain, Immobile, and Fonjatura. Rooted in the legacy of the Monteparadiso DIY punk scene, the band delivers a fast, aggressive sound that blends elements of hardcore punk, d-beat, and high-octane rock’n’roll.
Hip-hop, Rap
Pendrek is a Croatian rapper, host, organizer and hip-hop activist from Dubrava, Zagreb. Active on the local hip-hop scene for many years, he is known not only for his music but also for his involvement in building and supporting the community around the culture.
Pop, Neo-soul, Funk
Mangroove is composed of a creative tandem of Željka Veverec, Toni Starešinić, Leo Beslać, and Silvio Bočić. with their third album "Sami" released at the end of 2015, confirmed themselves on the scene as one of the best pop bands.
Trap, Electronic, House
Podočnjaci are a band from Kutina who describe themselves as an electronic music group. Active since 2020, they have quickly become one of the more interesting names of the new generation on the Croatian music scene.
Pop
Alongside her acting career, Posavec gained recognition as the lead vocalist and co-author of the band Detour, with whom she released three acclaimed albums and achieved major radio success. She later launched a solo music career, blending pop, jazz, and chanson influences with a strong emotional and narrative approach
Punk
Krešo i Kisele Kiše are a punk/rock band from Rijeka, Croatia, formed in 2007 and known as a staple of the city’s alternative music scene. The group blends punk/rock energy with brass elements and humorous, socially reflective lyrics, largely written by frontman Krešimir Burić.
Rock, Alt-rock
Grim Burns (Ante Cinotti) will lead you on a journey of fusion of many musical genres such as classic rock, hard rock, alternative rock, and pop rock
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.
Post-rock, Alternative
Neon Iglu are a post-rock band from Varaždin, Croatia, formed in 2019 by members of the local alternative scene. Bringing together a background of diverse musical projects, the band quickly developed a distinctive sound that resists strict genre classification.
