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.
Folk, World Music, Blues
Miroslav & Gordana Evačić are a Croatian authorial duo and multi-instrumentalists known for their distinctive blend of ethno and world music. Their music is rooted in tradition but shaped by a highly personal and evolving artistic vision, often incorporating elements of blues, pop-rock, and atmospheric soundscapes.
Pop
Over the years, Vanna has evolved her style from dance-pop to pop-rock, R&B and ballads, maintaining relevance and artistic growth. Her 2019 album Izmiješane boje reached #1 on Croatia’s charts. Known for her powerful vocals, catchy melodies and long-standing presence in Croatian music, Vanna remains one of the country’s most celebrated female artists.
Downtempo, Ethnic Tribal, Chillgressive
Dalton Trance Teleport is a chill, downtempo, dub and psybient producent/DJfrom 1994. Member of next labels: Blue Tunes chillout, Mystic Sound Rec., Galama records, Tandava recs.
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
Pop, Rock, Indie
Pseća Plaža is an audio-visual collective from Zagreb, formed in 2016 by a group of like-minded creatives aiming to create simple psychedelic music inspired by elements of the late 1960s global music scene.
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.
Pop, Rock
Bang Bang is a pop-rock band from Zagreb, Croatia, formed in 2012 by a group of experienced musicians brought together by their shared love for creating authentic, melodic music.
Pop, Rock, Indie
Tidal Pull is a Croatian hard-boiled indie band that sings in Croatian and plays in English. So far, they have released three albums and buried two of their own genres, all while maintaining a lyrical balance between self-awareness and self-irony.
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
Rock, Alternative, Noise
### (pronounced by hitting a random object three times) is a band best described by instrumental guitar noise, feedback and pulsating lights and rhythms. Notorious in the Balkan underground for their DIY approach while avoiding an ordinary course of things.
Rock, Post-rock, Alternative
Mind Note was formed in 2019, just ahead of the pandemic, and has been riding and reshaping sonic waves ever since. The band’s sound revolves around five key elements embodied by four members and AI: a sensual yet sharp vocal, distorted guitar textures, solid and driving drums, a deep bass groove, and computer-controlled background layers that expand their sonic palette.
World Music, Fusion, Instrumental, Surf Rock
Doringo is an instrumental rock group from Zagreb known for a sound that blends rock, jazz and world music. Doringo has performed at various venues and events, and their evolving lineup and stylistic range position them as an original presence on Croatia’s instrumental and progressive music scene.
Pop
Tina Vukov is a Croatian pop singer. Tina has participated several times in the Dora festival, Croatia’s national selection for Eurovision, with notable songs like Il treno per Genova and Tata.
Hardcore, Punk, Screamo
Mališa Bahat is a Croatian screamo band formed in 2015, emerging from the underground scenes of Varaždin and Koprivnica. Built on shared musical tastes and long-standing friendships, the band quickly developed a raw and emotional sound rooted in screamo, hardcore, and punk influences.
Jazz, World Music, Balkan
Award-winning guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, sound artist, arranger, and composer, begins to play guitar at the age of 9 and plays professionally since the age of 13. His first guitar teacher was his father, a well-known guitar player in the Rijeka area during the 1960s and 1970s.
Punk
BKD are a Croatian Oi! punk band from Varaždin, known for their raw energy and local pride. Their music blends fast, sing-along rhythms with themes of community and hometown culture, especially around their support of the football club NK Varteks.
Tondini is a boundary-pushing musician and composer known for her emotional depth and genre-blending approach. With roots in jazz, classical, and world music, she brings a fresh and sophisticated perspective to the Balkans' rich musical heritage.
Jazz
Vedran Ružić is a Croatian visual artist and jazz musician known for integrating music and visual art. Ružić has performed with prominent Croatian musicians and released several original jazz albums.
Trap
Known for his distinctive flow, sharp lyricism, and laid-back yet confident delivery, Yung Bude represents a generation redefining the regional hip-hop sound with modern trap influences and experimental production.
Jazz, Latin, Salsa
Cubismo is a Croatian music ensemble founded in 1995 in Zagreb, best known for popularizing Afro-Cuban, Latin jazz, and salsa music in Croatia. Led by percussionist Hrvoje Rupčić, the band combines Cuban rhythms with jazz and popular music elements, performing both original compositions and Latin standards.
