Hip-hop, Rap
Born in Split, Croatia, Saša Antić is one of the most respected figures in the Croatian hip-hop scene. He is best known as a founding member, lead lyricist and vocalist of the influential Split-based group The Beat Fleet (TBF), which blends rap, reggae, rock and experimental soundscapes.
Rock, Progressive, Metal
Chain the Sun is a progressive rock/metal band from Zagreb, Croatia. Their music is a blend of heavy metal and progressive rock with blues elements, featuring melodic vocals and tight riffs.
Pop, Rock
Influenced by artists such as Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder, Vinko brings a raw, heartfelt quality to his music, balancing power and vulnerability. Continuing to evolve as a performer and songwriter, he remains one of the most authentic and expressive new artists on the regional rock scene.
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.
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, Rock, Punk
Formed in 1983 in Zagreb, Psihomodo Pop emerged from the ashes of punk band Klinska Pomora, led by charismatic frontman Davor Gobac. Rooted in post-punk and raw rock’n’roll energy, the band quickly built a reputation for explosive live shows, drawing comparisons to The Rolling Stones, Ramones and Iggy Pop.
Entering the new era, the very sound and identity of the band gained a wider dimensional dioptre, united in ultra-short, fast, and drinkable syncopations of melodic punk rock. But as before, the motto remains: Be who you are, say what you think!
Rock, Indie, Folk
Miriiam is a Croatian singer-songwriter who stirred up both the critic and the public with her recently released album “Call Me Up” (fall of 2021) which was proclaimed one of the best albums of 2021. The album was announced with three well-acclaimed singles „Knot“, „Simple-Minded Love“ i „Call Me Up“.
Hip-hop, Rap, Electronic, Funk
Koolade is a Croatian hip-hop, electronic, and urban music producer from Zagreb, active since the late 1990s. He is widely recognized as one of the key figures in establishing hip-hop as a mainstream genre in Croatia and the wider Balkan region through his work within the Blackout collective.
Rock, Alternative, Glam
Wilhelmina Agnes is a Croatian musician, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Zagreb. She began playing violin at the age of eight and later added piano, guitar and bass guitar to her repertoire. Her passion for music spans classical as well as popular genres, particularly art-rock, blues, jazz and R&B.
Trap
Baks is one of the fastest-rising names in the domestic trap scene. He launched his musical career in 2020 with his debut album Izgubljen u novom svijetu.
Electronic
Marina Karamarko is an established presence on the electronic music scene, always playing from the heart with the tendency to spread all over you and into you with a mission to leave you with a full heart before going home. With her unique style and charisma, she instantly won the floor and gained a lot of international interest.
House
Vedritunes is a DJ, producer, and label owner from Metković, Croatia, known for his refined deep and tech house sound with jazz/funk influences. Vedritunes runs the independent label Delta Swamp Music, releasing his own tracks and collaborations with regional artists.
Pop, Rock
Lili Gee is a Croatian pop-rock band from Zagreb, fronted by vocalist and songwriter Lidija Graovac. The project evolved from her earlier solo work into a full band, developing a recognizable sound that blends pop, rock, funk, and indie influences.
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.
Rock, Garage Rock
TV EYE is a garage rock’n’roll band from Zagreb, formed in spring 2019. TV EYE is known for loud, tight, and highly energetic live performances, often compared to the feeling of “riding a motorcycle at high speed,” with stylistic references to Iggy & The Stooges and ZZ Top.
Electronic, House, Trance
Cortex Thrill are one of the pioneers of electronic music in Croatia from 1990. Since the early 90's, and for more than 3 decades, they have championed their sound across Europe, gaining the affection of a nation and amassing an army of fans.
Electronic, World Music, Classical, Percussion
Sudar Percussion Ensemble, according to Irena Paulus „wildest group of musicians in this area”, has a very high number of performances, tours, and projects in Croatia and abroad since 2010.
Rock, Acoustic
Srđan Sacher is a Croatian musician, poet, and traveler, born in Zagreb in 1955. He is best known as the founder and bassist of influential bands such as Haustor, Vještice, and Sacher.
Indie, Alternative, Psychedelic
Mrave brojim is a rock band from Rijeka, Croatia, formed in 2018 by Zoran Klasić Klas, a former long-time member of the bands Grč and Let 3. Their music blends elements of alternative, indie and psychedelic rock, and the band is known for their sound and visual performances that draw listeners into surreal, expressive sonic spaces.
Hip-hop, Rap
Gane RImatore is a part of Rijeka's hip-hop scene since the beginning of this century, even the millennium. He has 8 materials behind himself.
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, Jazz, Fusion, Nu jazz
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.
