Pop
Ivana Kindl is one of Croatia’s most highly rated vocals. She has a long list of awards and accomplishments to her credit; almost every single song she has released in her 20 years in the music business has become an instant radio hit.
Punk, Post-punk, New wave
Paraf is a pioneering Croatian punk rock band formed in 1976 in Rijeka, widely recognized as one of the earliest and most influential punk groups in the region. Paraf’s influence extends beyond their recordings: they helped lay the foundation for the punk and alternative scenes in Croatia and neighboring countries, and their name remains synonymous with the origins of punk music in the former Yugoslavia.
Indie, Bedroom pop
If you've ever wondered what the intersection between bedroom pop, Y2K indie rock and ex Yugoslav 80s music sounds like, the answer is Fran Vasilić.
Pop, Indie
U pol’ 9 kod Sabe is a Croatian indie rock/pop band from Zagreb. Their music often touches on life, identity and relationships, and they are recognized as one of the few bands on the Croatian scene that openly address LGBTQ+ themes in their work.
Rock, Jazz, Free Jazz
BRIO is a free noise jazz duo from Zagreb. Their music is based on improvisation, strong dynamics and raw sound, moving between free jazz, noise and experimental music.
Audio-visual, Progressive, Post-rock, Folk
Balkan wall of sound born and raised on the eternal flatlands of Pannonia.
World Music
Zrinka Posavec is a Croatian singer, composer, poet, and vocal pedagogue celebrated for her powerful voice and unique fusion of classical and traditional music.
Punk
Bakterije are a punk band from Čakovec, Croatia, known for their raw energy, socially aware lyrics, and steadfast presence on the regional punk scene. Emerging out of Čakovec, Bakterije channel the spirit of street-punk and Oi! influences, delivering short, fast, direct songs with a clear attitude.
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.
Electronic, Experimental
Producer and musician Ivona Eterović, artistic name tonota, began her musical journey in the electronic rap duo Playground Hustle, after which she started working independently, expanding the genre boundaries of her musical expression.
Pop, Electronic, Disco
Ki Klop is a disco-pop band from Zagreb, Croatia, known for their dance-oriented, modern indie pop sound with elements of electro disco and soft rock. Their energetic shows combine strong rhythm sections, danceable grooves and engaging vocal delivery, making them a notable presence within the alternative and club scene.
Electronic, House
Andrea Ljekaj is a multi-award-winning musician, producer, and artist known for his diverse and innovative style. A true creative nomad—born in Belgrade, shaped in Berlin, and now based in Zagreb—Andrea creates works that transcend boundaries, merging different cultures and influences. His artistry has taken him to numerous global and European destinations, including London, Berlin, Hamburg, Venice, Dubai, Ibiza, Münster, Leipzig, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Ljubljana, and many other cities.
Folk, Punk
Brkovi is a punk-folk band from Zagreb, Croatia, that refuses to take themselves or the music industry too seriously. Founded in 2004, they describe their sound as “PunkFolkWellness”, blending punk rock, turbo-folk, metal riffs and Balkan humour into high-octane, off-beat party anthems.
