Pop
21-year-old vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and singer-songwriter ERIC competed in the Croatian Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Reci Mi," which, together with the English version, went on to become one of the most popular songs in local radio.
Audio-visual, Progressive, Indie, Post-rock
The audio-visual all-female collective ŽEN started in 2010 in Zagreb where they’ve found their creative
home at the AKC Medika squat.
Pop
Albina proved herself a unique performer at the beginning of her career. Croatia's newest pop sensation and Eurovision 2021 entry was introduced to a wider audience in 2020 as a finalist in the third season of The Voice Croatia
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, Experimental, Psychedelic
Daliborovo Granje are a five man psychedelic/ progressive /post-rock band from the Međimurje county in Croatia formed in 2014. The name of the band is a Croatian term meaning The Branches of Dalibor – Dalibor being a common Croatian name.
Pop, Fado
Jelena Radan is a Croatian singer and songwriter known for her versatile pop and fado music. She gained recognition with her hit “Leti do snova” and has released several albums, including Nije kraj (2003), Novi dan (2006), and the multilingual Voyage (2013), which earned her multiple Porin Awards and nominations.
Meditation music, Relaxing music
Ivan Judaš is a Croatian handpan musician and educator from Nedelišće, Međimurje. He is recognised as the first and currently only person in Croatia officially teaching the handpan, focusing his work on music creation, ecology, expanding the handpan community, charity, and education.
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.
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.
Pop, Jazz
Vesna Pisarović is a Croatian singer, songwriter, and composer known for her versatile career spanning pop and jazz. Today, Vesna Pisarović divides her time between Croatia and Germany, performing internationally and remaining one of the most dynamic and respected Croatian artists of her generation.
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.
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.
Pop, Alternative
Fani Solomun is a 26-year-old Croatia-based indie singer-songwriter.
Pop, Rock, Electronic
Virtual band Nyoog exists since the summer of 2021, and the basic creative concept is that it is not tied to a certain genre of music, authors, producers, or performers.
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.
Electronic, House, Progressive, Neo-rave
“CURA I DEČKO” (t͡sûra iː dêt͡ʃko) are an electronic duo from Croatia, coupled in real life too. They skillfully blend different genres of electronic music with vocals. Their stage presence invites curiosity, while their juicy sound invites the audience to dance and actively engage in the experience.
Rock, Indie, Acoustic
Nina Romić is a Croatian singer-songwriter and cantautrice from Zagreb, recognized as one of the leading voices of the contemporary Croatian singer-songwriter scene. Nina’s work blends poetic lyricism with emotive acoustic and ensemble arrangements, and she continues to tour and collaborate with talented musicians, often performing with her trio across Croatia.
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.
Electronic, Techno
Petar Dundov makes intelligent electronic music that breaks boundaries, moves feet and twists minds. He is without a doubt one of the most inspiring, original and daring producers in electronica.
Jazz, Alternative, Improvised
Hip-hop, Rap
Elemental is a band whose musical foundation lies in rap, but it would be hard to classify them under a single genre. Their diverse musical vision includes traces of various styles, making their expression unique and original. The band is known for its sharp lyrics and intriguing instrumental arrangements, which together create the authentic Elemental sound. Elemental has never treated its music as a product, but rather as an artistic expression — a sincere and genuine approach that audiences across the region recognize and appreciate. Over the years, Elemental has performed in numerous cities across Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, North Macedonia, and Montenegro.
Pop
Meritas is a Croatian duo formed in 1996 in Zagreb, created by vocalists and songwriters Meri Jaman and Anita Valo. Their work is marked by thoughtful lyrics, warm harmonies, and an artistic depth that resonates with multiple generations of fans throughout the region.
Rock, Stoner, Groove Metal
Pop, Rock
BETI is a Croatian music project launched in 2020 by Natali Dizdar together with members of the band Mayales. Their sound was conceived as a departure from their usual musical identities, aiming for a freer expression that blends pop, rock-funk and touches of electronic textures.
Rock, Alternative, Blues
The Screaming Wheels represented Croatia at the 35th International Blues Challenge (Memphis, USA) in January 2019 where the critics and fans declared them a ‘Croatian sensation’.
Pop, Rock, Indie
Lika Kolorado is a Croatian indie rock band formed in 2017, known for their emotional and introspective music. They gained early recognition by winning the 21st Ha|Ge|eF Festival and with their debut album Smiješ zaurlat (2018).
