Electronica, Techno, Livetronica
ABOP (short for After is Better than the Party) are an acclaimed Croatian live electronic band inspired by acid house, techno, electro, and other early dance music genres. Unlike most electronic acts, ABOP perform entirely live — two drummers, Ivan Levačić and Ivan Vodopijeć, share one drum kit, creating a powerful rhythmic core supported by Erol Zejnilović on bass, Ivan Božanić on digital synths, and Bogumil Kulaga on analog synths.
Pop, Electropop
Atmospheric are an electro-pop/ambient band from Rijeka, Croatia, formed around 2002. They are led by Lado Bartoniček, with vocal contributions from Martina Majerle and others.
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.
Pop, Indie, Disco
Peki Pele is a Croatian musician who started his career in 2015. He grew up in a house where Steely Dan and George Benson, Pekijev Prvi Bend, Mornar & Blitva were often played. In 2020, he released his debut single Guska u magli, which brings disco rhythms, as part of his debut EP, called Deguté.
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.
Synth-pop, Ethno
Đutko is the world's leading agro-pop expert, backed by the ultimate agro-pop machine "Plodovi zemlje".
Reggae, Dub
One Dread is a seven-piece reggae/dancehall band led by TNT (Tena, Nika and Tea), a powerful vocal trio that gives an exciting edge to all the songs the band performs.
Pop, Dream pop, Synth-pop
Luul is a Croatian indie music project led by musician Ivan Lulić, emerging from a shift toward a more personal and introspective solo expression. Originally conceived after the end of his previous band, Luul began as an instrumental project before evolving into a fully realized songwriting outlet shaped by autobiographical themes and emotional storytelling.
Rock, Psychedelic, Krautrock
The Čakovec-based trio Zagušljivi dim (“The Suffocating Smoke”) finds inspiration in the worlds around and within us. Their music is a mantra-like musical journey, aimed at exploring the wondrous, the eerie, the unknown, and the mysterious.
Pop, Rock, Funk, Grunge
Coming from Zagreb, Croatia, Munchmen is a psychedelic funk rock band. A band that's always in search of new sounds and styles, taking every opportunity to step out of our comfort zone and share our music and love with everyone. Stay tuned.
Hip-hop, Rap
Bolesna Braća is a legendary Croatian hip-hop group from Zagreb, known for their humor, sharp lyrics, and unique style that mixes rap, funk, and satire. Known for their entertaining live shows and playful approach to hip-hop, they’ve remained active for decades, influencing new generations of artists while keeping their trademark humor and old-school energy alive.
Post-rock, Alternative, Noise
Diskodelija is a four-member band from Šibenik, Croatia, known for their energetic and experimental sound that blends post-rock, punk, and noise. Known for tight chemistry and a fearless approach to sound, Diskodelija continues to push boundaries, delivering raw, energetic music that blends post-rock, punk, and noise.
Electronic
Saša Rajković (Zarkoff, Sumerian Fleet, FFFC, NeuGrau, Motion To Strike, etc.) is a music producer from Croatia. Since 2003, he has mostly released electronic music, with occasional forays into post-punk.
Electropop, Synth-pop, Synthwave
Pocket Palma, an increasingly successful synth-pop trio consisting of Luka Vidović, Anja Papa, and Bruno Žabek, continues to release albums that are well received by the audience and critics alike.
Rock, Alternative, Experimental
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.
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.
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.
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.
Metalcore, Groove Metal, Deathcore
