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.
Rock, Punk, Metal, Heavy
EoT is alter punk rock heavy band from Karlovac/Croatia formed in 2015. In a very short period of time in the line up: Maja Kolarić (vocals / bass guitar), Boris Kolarić (guitar / vocals) and Goran Glavač (drums /vocals) gained popularity throughout the region with numerous energetic performances
Pop
Nela Đinđić is a Croatian singer and songwriter known for her expressive voice and genuine approach to music. She first gained public recognition through her participation in The Voice Hrvatska, where she impressed audiences with her vocal abilities and emotional performances.
Rock, Country
Picksiebner is a Croatian rock band formed in 2003, known for their energetic fusion of country, blues, rock, and bluegrass, often described as “hard country.” Founded by a group of friends driven by a shared passion for roots music, the band quickly gained attention on the local scene through high-energy live performances in clubs, festivals, and motorcycle gatherings across the country.
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.
Rock, Blues, Country
Why The Kulash? There are two reasons; in the nineties, the word was used in the slang of American kids as a threat to the generally accepted term "cool", and in addition, the singer and songwriter of the group is called Ivan Kulaš. Interesting coincidence.
Grunge
Phaneron is hugely influenced by 90’ grunge era and the modern progressive and alternative scenes. In 2021 Phaneron went once again to the studio to record a new album called “Sfinga” with ten new songs and deep influence by modern progressive metal bands with various rhythm combinations that are distanced from classical rock form.
Rock, Noise, Post-punk
Brujači are a Zagreb-based band formed in the 1990s, known for their unique blend of danceable rhythms, buzzing bass lines and sharp, syncopated guitar parts. Their style, often described as “Hard Disco,” mixes noise-influenced roots with a clear, modern sound that stays energetic, playful and free of pretension.
Americana, Singer-songwriter
Hip-hop, Trap
In short, Živac Maradona is a fearless voice in Croatian hip-hop, combining personal narrative, regional specificity and a determined self-made path.
Alternative, Experimental
Dimitrije Dimitrijević is a Croatian singer-songwriter and composer - the solo project of Dimitrije Simović, who is also the bassist and vocalist of the band Igralom. He began the project in 2017 in Zagreb, recording two EPs, Južno and Ponestaće, with the help of Ivan Grobenski.
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.
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.
Electronic, EDM
Vanillaz is a popular Croatian-Slovenian DJ and producer duo, consisting of Zagreb-based Marc Bucca (Marko Bucić) and Slovenian Spinne (Miha Pajk). Since meeting in 2009, they have built an international career, performing at major festivals like Tomorrowland and Ultra.
Rock, Blues
The Sunnysiders won the 2nd Croatian Blues Challenge, and in 2011, they represented Croatia at the 27th International Blues Challenge in Memphis, the world's largest competition of blues musicians, and made it to the semi-finals.
Pop, Rock, Indie
Kensington Lima is a Zagreb-based rock band formed in 2018, led by songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist Josip Radić, also known for his work in other bands. Their debut album May (2018) blends rock’n’roll, americana, acoustic folk, and ambient electronica into a distinctive sound described as “cassette pop,” earning them a Porin nomination for Best New Artist in 2019.
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
Matej Milošev is a Croatian violoncellist, composer and songwriter from Zagreb. Milošev has enriched the sound of many Croatian artists as a cellist and collaborator on studio recordings and live performances with names across the local music scene.
Rock, Stoner, Groove Metal
Jazz
Pavle Miljenović was born in Zagreb in 1982. He graduated from the Conservatory in Klagenfurt, Austria, in 2010, where he studied jazz guitar under Agostino Di Giorgio (New York, USA). As a composer and bandleader, he has released three jazz albums — Begin., Upper Structures and Arrival — for the label Croatia Records.
Reggae
Anja G is a singer from Zagreb, Croatia. Since 2017. she has been a part of the Croatian dub/reggae-duo project Anja G & Dr.obi. Their sound is a powerful lyrical message combined with their unique creative production work.
Pop
Classically trained from a young age, she began her musical journey by studying piano in music school, later performing in choirs, klapas, bands and various ensembles before focusing on her own songwriting. With a strong vocal presence and an instinct for songwriting, Pava introduces herself as a new voice on the Croatian scene.
Pop, Rock
Jura Stublić is a prominent Croatian musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as the frontman of the new wave band Film, founded in 1979 in Zagreb. He is considered one of the key representatives of the Yugoslav new wave movement, and after the original lineup disbanded in 1986, he continued his career under the name Jura Stublić & Film, releasing hits such as “Bili cvitak” and “E moj druže beogradski.”
Electronic, Alternative, Leftfield
Plazmatick is the stage name of Croatian electronic music producer Marko Mihalinec, an artist with a career spanning over two decades, based in Croatia. His music explores a wide spectrum of electronic styles, blending breakbeat, trip-hop, ambient, techno, dub, and IDM influences into cinematic, layered compositions.
