Rock, Jazz, Electronica, Fusion
Japanski Premijeri are an experimental music collective from Rijeka, active since 2010, known for their eclectic and genre-blending sound. Their music merges elements of jazz, electronic, rock, and ambient into playful, atmospheric compositions that prioritize creativity over commercial appeal.
Hip-hop, Rap
Pendrek is a Croatian rapper, host, organizer and hip-hop activist from Dubrava, Zagreb. Active on the local hip-hop scene for many years, he is known not only for his music but also for his involvement in building and supporting the community around the culture.
Rock, Rap, Alternative
Detmeć is a Zagreb rap-rock band formed in 2017. After nine months spent practicing, they go public with concerts and their first original songs. They released two singles, the debut Dijelimo se, and Mnogo jak, and presented themselves to local audiences.
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.
Pop, Rock
Mirna Škrgatić is a Croatian singer-songwriter and musician known for her pop-rock and singer-songwriter style. Her music blends pop and rock influences with personal songwriting and modern production, and she has performed with her band at venues and events across Croatia.
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.
Psychedelic, Krautrock
Seven That Spells are a psychedelic rock band from Zagreb, formed in 2003 and led by guitarist and producer Niko Potočnjak. Known for their intense, genre-defying sound, the band blends psychedelic rock with elements of krautrock, noise, jazz, and progressive music, creating a hypnotic and often improvisational sonic experience.
Jazz, World Music, Nu jazz
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.
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.
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.
Hardcore, Punk, Deathcore
Namet is a heavy band from Zagreb, Croatia, formed in 2015. They play a mix of crust punk, hardcore and extreme metal‑influenced music with vocals often delivered in Croatian, channeling themes of anger, societal critique and frustration.
Hip-hop
Croatian American hip-hop artist IFEEL creates music to give voice to the voiceless - animals. With his debut album "ANIMAL IN ME" in 2012, IFEEL was the first rapper to bring an entire album focused on animal rights issues to the world of hip-hop
Rock, Progressive, Indie, Alternative, Noise
Space prog noise rock trio which will change your perception of how a modern rock trio sounds!
Progressive, Instrumental, Math rock
Pomelo Chess Society is an instrumental rock band from Rijeka (Croatia) representing the new music genre Check-Math Rock. Started in September 2020, and at the end of 2021., they released the eponymous album "Pomelo Chess Society".
Rock, Punk
Reserves blend the romantic and the tragic, the modern and the retro, Petty-esque riffs and Ramones-like playfulness. Over the past few seasons, they have performed at festivals in the region and gathered experience.
Hip-hop, Rap, Progressive, Metal
Moon Unit are a six-piece progressive band from Zagreb, known for their playful and highly experimental approach to music. Built on a foundation of creative freedom, the band blends a wide range of influences into a cohesive yet unpredictable sound, effortlessly combining prog metal, old-school hip-hop, nu metal, 8-bit elements, and more.
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, World Music
Truth ≠ Tribe is a group emerging out of the vibrant Zagreb alternative scene. The band was formed in 2018 and was inspired by African and Balkan rhythms and the music springing from the alternative scene, rock, electronics and contemporary jazz.
Hip-hop, Rap, Trap
mrzimteluka is a trap artist on the Croatian music scene who has risen quickly from the underground, gaining attention through his raw energy and direct approach. He became more widely recognized through collaborations with the group Buntai, as well as his appearance on the track “Zeleni” from the Metro Mixtape, which helped establish his name in a short time.
Pop
Boris Štok is a Croatian singer, songwriter, and musician. He is best known as a founding member and lead vocalist of the acclaimed rock band Quasarr, where he contributed as a lyricist, co-writer, and frontman on three albums and hit singles that topped regional radio charts.
Death Metal, Black Metal, Avant-garde
Petrale is a Croatian one-man black metal project. The music is written and recorded entirely by a single musician who performs all instruments and handles production.
Alternative, Experimental
Post-punk, New wave, Garage Punk
Parnepar is a post-punk, new wave, garage punk trio from Zagreb, Croatia taking strong influences from the '70s and '80s postpunk & new wave music, especially from ex-yu(goslavian) bands.
Rock
Majke are a cult Croatian rock band formed in 1984 in Vinkovci, known for their raw, emotional sound blending rock and roll, blues rock, hard rock, and garage rock. Led by charismatic frontman Goran Bare, the band became one of the most influential acts to emerge from Croatia’s alternative rock scene.
Pop, Rock
Silente emerged on the broader music scene in 2013 with their first single Terca na tišinu and the album Lovac na čudesa. Throughout their career, the band has performed numerous concerts and received various awards, including the Croatian music award Porin.
