Hip-hop, Old School Boom bap
Old school Boom bap Hip-hop group/collective/label from Šibenik, Croatia. The group has five members. Two producents/beatmakers that bring old sound back on the streets and 3 MCs. Each of them has their unique style of rapping, lyrics and the sound of the voice.
Rock, Jazz, Instrumental
Shifting away from punk roots, the band embraced a more exploratory and improvisational approach, developing a sound that blends jazz fusion, math rock, ambient, pop, and experimental elements. Their music is entirely instrumental, focusing on complex arrangements, dynamic shifts, and textural depth rather than traditional song structures.
Rock
Plesač Sporog Stepa is the solo project of Croatian musician Max Juričić, one of the key figures of the Yugoslav and Croatian music scene, known for his work with bands such as Azra, Film, Vještice, Le Cinema, Šo!Mazgoon, and Ljetno kino.
Electronic
ELEVEN is the live electronic project of renowned Croatian drummer Ivan Levačić, primarily known for his work in the bands ABOP and Chui. Through a hybrid setup of sequencers, samplers, and analog synthesizers, he delivers firm, fat beats, groovy basslines and cinematic atmospheres with a good measure of acid, a sound the artist describes as "mindful techno."
Pop
Josipa Lisac is a Croatian singer and one of the most distinctive voices in the regional music scene, known for her unique vocal expression, avant-garde style, and genre-blending approach. Her landmark debut album Dnevnik jedne ljubavi (1973) is widely regarded as one of the most important albums in Croatian and former Yugoslav popular music.
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.
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".
Pop, Rock, Alternative
Dogma is an indie funk-rock band from Pula, Croatia, formed in 1995. Their music blends elements of funk, punk, electronic sounds and rock, creating an energetic style that has evolved over more than 30 years of activity.
Pop, Rock, Indie
Kensington Lima is a Zagreb-based rock band formed in 2018, led by songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist Josip Radić, also known for his work in other bands. Their debut album May (2018) blends rock’n’roll, americana, acoustic folk, and ambient electronica into a distinctive sound described as “cassette pop,” earning them a Porin nomination for Best New Artist in 2019.
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.
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.
Rock, Disco
Described as “a new sound for our scene,” Benston upends expectations with its playful cosmic aesthetic and solid musical craftsmanship. The project invites listeners on a journey where afro grooves meet post-punk attitude and dance-floor energy.
Rock, Progressive
From Another Mother, the trio is delivering the old-school chaotic “Nirvana, Dillinger Escape Plan“ rock concerts. They are only three but no matter the stage and venue size, they are flying around the place. It is best described as extremely energetic, explosive yet controlled chaos with a friendly vibe.
Rock, Alternative
Ministranti are a rock band from Rijeka, Croatia, formed in 2022 by guitarist Dražen Baljak (of Let 3) along with Robert Šuša (vocals), Vedran Vučković (bass) and Voljen Korić (drums). Their music is characterised by a guitar-driven rock sound with heavy grooves and production that avoids over-polishing, combining classic rock elements with energetic arrangements.
Rock, Alternative, Grunge
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.
Psychedelic, Krautrock
Seven That Spells are a psychedelic rock band from Zagreb, formed in 2003 and led by guitarist and producer Niko Potočnjak. Known for their intense, genre-defying sound, the band blends psychedelic rock with elements of krautrock, noise, jazz, and progressive music, creating a hypnotic and often improvisational sonic experience.
Rock
Prazna Lepinja is a band that entered the Zagreb music scene back in 2008. After initially gaining recognition through the demo scene, they solidified their lineup and began performing more widely.
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.
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
Rock, Indie, Alternative
Jonathan is a five-member indie rock band from Rijeka, Croatia, formed in 2011. Emerging from diverse musical backgrounds, they quickly discovered a unique chemistry, naming the band as a metaphorical single entity blending all their traits.
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.
House
Yakka is an award-winning DJ and producer with over 16 years behind the decks, known for his dynamic presence in the Croatian house music scene.
Rock, Alternative, Metal, Hard Rock
Soulcase is an alt rock band from Croatia, founded in 2019. Inspiration for Soulcase comes from their own lives and the music reflects their feelings, thoughts, fears, relationships and doubts. Sound and lyrics are strongly influenced by closely related art forms such as film and literature.
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.
