Pop, Singer-songwriter
Nina Bajsić is a Croatian singer-songwriter and dramaturg based in Zagreb. Bajsić is also active in theatre and literature; she graduated in dramaturgy and has worked on plays, radio dramas and various artistic projects, including the music-poetic production Soundtrack za film koji nije snimljen.
Electronic, Synth-pop
Nipplepeople are a Croatian electropop/electronic music duo formed in 2008 in Zagreb. They are known for performing masked and anonymous, keeping their identities private so that music remains the focus.
Indie, Alternative
Mile Kekin is a Croatian singer-songwriter and musician best known as the longtime frontman of the influential punk-rock band Hladno pivo, which he co-founded in 1988 in Zagreb. With Hladno pivo, he became a defining voice of the Croatian rock and punk scene, co-writing many of the band’s songs and helping shape its energetic, socially engaged sound through more than 30 years of performances and recordings.
Rock, Art rock
Urban & 4 is a Croatian rock band led by singer and author Damir Urban. The band grew out of Urban’s solo work and quickly became one of the most respected live acts in the region.
Rock
Vipera is a Zagreb-based rock’n’roll trio formed by experienced musicians from the Croatian underground scene. Described as a raw, “Motörhead-style” band, their sound combines high-energy rock’n’roll with influences from early heavy metal and punk attitude.
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.
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.
Pop, Rock
Stampedo is a Croatian band founded in 1995, known for its eclectic, cabaret-inspired sound that blends rock, pop, and a wide range of global influences. Led by vocalist Ivanka Mazurkijević, the band combines genres such as mambo, swing, samba, tango, ska, and chanson into a vibrant, theatrical musical expression.
Hip-hop, Rap, Trap
Grše is one of the leading figures of the new generation of Croatian hip-hop. Blending trap and hardcore rap, he has built a strong presence on the regional scene with a raw, street-driven sound.
Country
Crooks & Straights from Rijeka, Croatia, were founded in October 1999. An American Internet music magazine titled “Saving Country Music”, singled out “Crooks & Straights” as one of Europe’s ten coolest country 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.
Hip-hop, Rap
Vojko V is a Croatian rapper and producer from Split. He first became known as a member of the groups Dječaci and Kiša Metaka, where he stood out for his clever, direct, and humorous lyrics.
Jazz
Jazz pianist and composer Leon Brenko was born in 1981 in Rijeka. Over the years, he has performed at numerous festivals and collaborated with renowned Croatian jazz musicians and international artists, including legendary American trumpeter Eddie Henderson, American vocalist Sharon Clark, and Finnish saxophonist Timo Lassy.
Punk, Post-punk, New wave
Paraf is a pioneering Croatian punk rock band formed in 1976 in Rijeka, widely recognized as one of the earliest and most influential punk groups in the region. Paraf’s influence extends beyond their recordings: they helped lay the foundation for the punk and alternative scenes in Croatia and neighboring countries, and their name remains synonymous with the origins of punk music in the former Yugoslavia.
Indie, Alternative, Singer-songwriter
Miki Solus is a Croatian singer‑songwriter and multi‑genre musician from Zagreb, known for his unique blend of pop, jazz, chanson, rap, and satirical storytelling. His music is characterized by playful, absurd, and often humorous lyrics that mix everyday themes with pop culture references and unconventional twists.
Trap
Peki is a Croatian rapper, songwriter and producer from Drniš. Peki has collaborated with several prominent names from the regional hip-hop scene, including Grše, Hiljson Mandela and Vojko V, and quickly became one of the most recognizable young artists of the Croatian trap wave.
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.
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, Punk
Mašinko’s live presence and punk anthems have made them a fixture at clubs and festivals throughout Croatia and neighboring countries, and they continue to be celebrated for their lively performances, clever lyrics and punk-driven energy.
Rock, Jazz, Soul
Known for her charismatic performances, rich improvisational skill and a voice that spans from delicate jazz phrasing to full-throated rock belting, she has often been dubbed the “First Lady of Croatian Jazz”.
Stoner, Doom, Sludge
Wizard of Stone Mountain is a doom/stoner metal band from Split, Croatia, formed in 2004. Their heavy sound blends elements of doom, sludge and psychedelic rock, drawing inspiration from classic stoner bands and desert metal atmospheres.
Electronic
Minimalist is a Croatian DJ and electronic music performer from Osijek whose musical journey began in 2012 with an interest in EDM and bass-heavy styles. He started experimenting with dubstep and later drum & bass, driven by a desire to create something different from what he was hearing locally.
Pop, Rock, Dream pop
Medium Soft Cat is a solo project of Koprivnica-based musician Lovro Kocijan, emerging as a distinctive new voice on the Croatian pop scene. His debut EP Like Lake Life presents a thoughtful and carefully crafted approach, blending catchy, exotic pop melodies with psychedelic textures and layered instrumentation.
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.
