TERET
Indie, Funk, psychedelic, Hard Rock
TereT is a band from Zagreb founded in 2022. They combine musical genre elements of indie/funk/hard rock/psychedelic music to create a special new sound and their own musical identity.
SHE LOVES PABLO
Rock, Stoner, Groove Metal
She Loves Pablo, a groove rock band from Zagreb has been one of the pillars of the domestic alternative scene for almost 15 years, and with wild performances, they are increasingly proving that they are destined for the big world stages with their career steps
PARNEPAR
Post-punk, New wave, Garage Punk
Parnepar is a post-punk, new wave, garage punk trio from Zagreb, Croatia taking strong influences from the '70s and '80s postpunk & new wave music, especially from ex-yu(goslavian) bands.
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.
UMA
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.
TERMINATOR
Pop, Rock, Funk
Terminator is a rock group from Zagreb, Croatia. From their beginning in 2017. Until now the band toured with the Foo Fighters, performed with Jack White, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Depeche mode, and had a gig one Saturday in a big club in Zagreb. Actually, those are the things the band is dreaming about, hoping it will all come true someday.
DEAD DOG SUMMER
Hardcore, Punk, Screamo, Post-hardcore, Emo
Dead Dog Summer is a post-hardcore band from Cakovec, Croatia, formed at the end of 2020 after several years of the members' break from playing in various bands
NATALI DIZDAR
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.
VATRA
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.
TOMISLAV GOLUBAN
Blues
Tomislav „Little Pigeon“ Goluban is an Croatian blues singer and harmonica player, leader of his own band, blues educator, radio DJ, festival organizer and record artist. Performing solo/duo and with a band, Goluban has played in the U.S. and across many European countries.
LEON BRENKO
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.
PORTO MORTO
Electronic, Audio-visual, Indie, Progressive pop, Art rock
Porto Morto is a seven-member ensemble whose musical direction is difficult to define, but if we were to try, we could say that it is based on a mixture of progressive pop, art rock, and indie electronics.
PSIHOMODO POP
Pop, Rock, Punk
Formed in 1983 in Zagreb, Psihomodo Pop emerged from the ashes of punk band Klinska Pomora, led by charismatic frontman Davor Gobac. Rooted in post-punk and raw rock’n’roll energy, the band quickly built a reputation for explosive live shows, drawing comparisons to The Rolling Stones, Ramones and Iggy Pop.
MARINA KARAMARKO
Electronic
Marina Karamarko is an established presence on the electronic music scene, always playing from the heart with the tendency to spread all over you and into you with a mission to leave you with a full heart before going home. With her unique style and charisma, she instantly won the floor and gained a lot of international interest.
THE STRANGE
Alternative, Americana, Soul
The Strange are a Croatian-international rock band originally formed in 2004 as a collaboration between the acclaimed Croatian surf-rock band The Bambi Molesters and American singer-songwriter Chris Eckman of The Walkabouts. The group has earned recognition beyond Croatia, winning awards and support aimed at promoting domestic music internationally and performing at major venues and festivals.
TRAM 11
Hip-hop, Rap
Tram 11 is a Croatian hip‑hop duo from Zagreb, formed in 1996 by General Woo (Srđan Ćuk) and Target (Nenad Šimun). They are widely regarded as one of the most influential acts in the Croatian rap scene, known for pioneering hip‑hop in the region and bringing sharp social commentary, humor and wordplay to their music.
CONTRA
Entering the new era, the very sound and identity of the band gained a wider dimensional dioptre, united in ultra-short, fast, and drinkable syncopations of melodic punk rock. But as before, the motto remains: Be who you are, say what you think!
PROLETER
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.
KANDŽIJA
Hip-hop, Rap
Kandžija is the stage name of Croatian rapper Stjepko Galović from Osijek, known for his sharp lyricism, humor, and socially aware storytelling. Emerging from the Slavonian hip-hop scene in the early 2000s, he built a signature style that blends hip-hop with elements of funk, rock, and alternative music.
DVORNYKOVA
Dvornykova is part of a new wave of artists reshaping the house scene, blending the timeless spirit of ‘80s and ‘90s dance music with a fresh, contemporary edge. Her sound is driven by uplifting grooves, melodic textures, and an instinctive connection to the emotional core of each track.
HOW YES NO
Art-punk
How Yes No is a post-punk, art-punk, wave power trio from Zagreb, Croatia. Their songs, short, chaotic, and straight to the point are reminiscent of MinuteMan and Big Boys.
