CHAIN THE SUN
Rock, Progressive, Metal
Chain the Sun is a progressive rock/metal band from Zagreb, Croatia. Their music is a blend of heavy metal and progressive rock with blues elements, featuring melodic vocals and tight riffs.
MBURNS
Progressive, Metalcore, Death Metal
MBurns is a metal band from Rijeka/Zagreb (Croatia) formed in 2006. So far, they made appearances on numerous occasions, including domestic and foreign shows, festivals and tours.
ZDENKA KOVAČIČEK
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”.
VINKO ĆEMERAŠ & TALVI TUULI
Pop, Rock
Influenced by artists such as Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder, Vinko brings a raw, heartfelt quality to his music, balancing power and vulnerability. Continuing to evolve as a performer and songwriter, he remains one of the most authentic and expressive new artists on the regional rock scene.
SEINE
Indie, Alternative, Punk, psychedelic, Trip-hop
SEINE is a singer-songwriter project by Ivan Ščapec founded in 2008, which has grown into one of the most interesting regional bands of this generation.
BALKAN ZOO & NINA ĆORIĆ
World Music, Ethno, Flamenco, Gypsy
Balkan Zoo is a band of bassist and composer Mario Rašić. New album "Recycle" brings traditional Roma songs transformed into a progressive world music expression thanks to top musicians, arrangements, and vocal soloist, flamenco singer Nina Ćorić.
MINISTRANTI
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.
POLARIDI
Pop, Rock, Indie
Polaridi is a Croatian indie pop/rock duo from Zagreb formed in 2020 by Višeslav Šošić and Sven Pavlović. The project began as a collaboration between the two musicians, who translated their shared interest in songwriting and production into their first tracks.
CROOKS & STRAIGHTS
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.
MAGUL
Alternative
Magul is an alternative rock band from Šibenik, Croatia, formed in 2015 as a new project by musician Ante Prgin. From the outset, the band established a distinctive sound that blends elements of funk rock, post-rock, and experimental influences, often drawing loose comparisons to acts like Faith No More.
N I K O L I N A
Pop
Nikolina Kovačević, known artistically as N I K O L I N A, is a Croatian singer‑songwriter and emerging solo artist with a rich musical background. Currently, she is focused on the Croatian music scene and continues developing her sound, believing that artistic evolution is a lifelong journey
TROPHY JUMP
Rock, Indie, Alternative, Punk
Trophy Jump is an indie punk-rock band from Zagreb, Croatia. The group started as a satirical pop-punk side-project that later turned into a passion-driven ambitious touring band.
LITL ITALI
Hip-hop
litl itali are an experimental hip-hop / alt-pop duo from Zagreb. Members are Vatroslav (beats, production) and polusvećenik (“half-priest” – lyrics, vocals), both known on the regional scene from bands such as SEINE and Nemeček.
RUŽNO PAČE
Trap, Punk, Hyperpop
Ružno Pače is a regional artist known for a distinctive blend of hyperpop, punk, and trap influences, creating a sound that resonates strongly with younger generations. His debut album Hentai, spid & emo pank! gained significant popularity and established himself as one of the more notable emerging names on the scene.
MASSIMO SAVAGE
Hip-hop, Rap
Massimo Savage is a young Croatian rapper from Osijek who has quickly gained recognition on the local trap scene. His style is defined by a humorous, ironic attitude, which has helped him build a distinctive image within the regional hip-hop community.
IVNA JI
Electronic
Ivna Ji is a Croatian DJ, producer and promoter active on the electronic music scene for many years. She is known for her contribution to the local club culture, both behind the decks and through her involvement in community-driven initiatives.
NINA KRALJIĆ
Pop, World Music
Nina Kraljić is a Croatian singer-songwriter and voice actress. Her work includes both contemporary pop and more personal songwriting, and she remains one of Croatia’s most prominent vocalists of her generation.
WAITAPU
Experimental, Dub
Waitapu is a psychedelic dub band from Čakovec, Croatia. Their sound mixes heavy basslines, distorted guitars and electronic textures into deep, atmospheric tracks that evoke tribal and futuristic moods.
ANTENAT
World Music, Reggae
Antenat is a genre-blending band from Zagreb, Croatia, formed in 1997 by five friends who started making music together while still in elementary school. What began as a simple rock setup has evolved into a distinctive sound they call Sub Reggae — an energetic fusion of African polyrhythms, reggae skanks, afrobeat brass lines, the drive of ska, desert blues guitar licks, and the atmospheric depth of dub. Their music is impossible to ignore on the dancefloor, with lyrics celebrating freedom, nature, and collective spirit that often turn audiences into a choir.
JELENA OBERMAN
Pop, Electronic, Alternative, Ambient, Chamber Pop
Jelena Oberman is an independent musician from Zaprešić, Croatia. Until recently, she was performing under the stage name Job, but now she performs under her full name. Jelena plays around, experiments with music, and collaborates with different musicians.
THE HUNTING DOGS
Electronic, Alternative
The Hunting Dogs are Alba Nacinovich and Marco Germini. Originally from Croatia/Italy, they play electro-shocked pop, and they do it live, playing a multitude of instruments, involving live looping, live electronics, and improvised flashes: a live act that embodies what ‘electrifying’ means.
AMBASADOR
Progressive, Post-rock, Psychedelic
Ambasador is a genre-defying instrumental band that isn't too concerned with trying to fit into any category or style. We play music that we find exciting to play and then to listen to.
ST!LLNESS
Rock, Rap, Reggae
St!llness is a Croatian collective that began in 1998 as an underground hip-hop duo, later evolving into a full live band with the addition of musicians in 2005. Today, they describe their sound as “tribal roots rock jungle hop”, a fusion of hip-hop, dub, reggae, psychedelia, and controlled noise.
BORE BALBOA
Hip-hop, Rap
Bore Balboa is a prominent Croatian rapper who grew up in Brodarica, near Šibenik. Known for blending elements of trap and contemporary hip-hop with personal lyrics rooted in his Dalmatian background, Bore Balboa became a defining voice of his generation in the Croatian rap scene.
