Pop, Rock, Electronic
Virtual band Nyoog exists since the summer of 2021, and the basic creative concept is that it is not tied to a certain genre of music, authors, producers, or performers.
Trap
Known for his distinctive flow, sharp lyricism, and laid-back yet confident delivery, Yung Bude represents a generation redefining the regional hip-hop sound with modern trap influences and experimental production.
Pop, Rock
Vinyl 33 is an original rock-pop band based in Osijek, Croatia, made up of experienced musicians and friends who previously played in well-known regional groups such as Leteći odred, Crni Petar, Bluestrip and Crepes Suzette.
Grindcore, Death Metal
Dropthehammer is an extreme metal band from Pula, Croatia, formed in 2014 and known for their intense blend of death metal and grindco. Dropthehammer has released multiple albums and continues to build their reputation through live performances in Croatia and beyond, including appearances at events like Dark Circle Fest, where they are featured among leading extreme metal acts.
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.
Pop, Rock
Known for their energetic performances and youthful take on contemporary music, Zo continue to evolve, releasing new singles and expanding their presence across Croatia and the region.
Rock, Alternative, Acoustic
JeboTon Ansambl is a unique Zagreb-based music collective formed in 2011 as an acoustic street project within the broader JeboTon platform. Originally conceived as a temporary setup to promote bands from the collective, it organically evolved into a distinctive, large-scale performing group that now regularly appears on club and festival stages.
Rock, Indie, Alternative, Electro rock
One Possible Option (abbreviated: OPO) is a rock band formed in 2011 in Rijeka, a port town in Croatia known as a creative hub for the local alternative rock scene. Known for being an energetic live band, capable of putting on a show that’s both controlled and subtle at times and energetic and raw when needed.
Pop
Zlatan Stipišić Gibonni is a Croatian singer-songwriter and composer born in Split in 1968. He began his musical career in the 1980s as a member of bands such as Osmi putnik and Divlje jagode before transitioning to a highly successful solo career in the early 1990s.
Rock, Alternative, Metal, Hard Rock
Soulcase is an alt rock band from Croatia, founded in 2019. Inspiration for Soulcase comes from their own lives and the music reflects their feelings, thoughts, fears, relationships and doubts. Sound and lyrics are strongly influenced by closely related art forms such as film and literature.
Rock, Stoner, Groove Metal
She Loves Pablo, a groove rock band from Zagreb has been one of the pillars of the domestic alternative scene for almost 15 years, and with wild performances, they are increasingly proving that they are destined for the big world stages with their career steps
Hip-hop, Rap
Burky is a veteran rapper from Zagreb, Croatia, who began his hip-hop journey in 1993. Known for his strong flow, local pride (especially for Zagreb), and dedication to the culture, Burky remains a respected voice in the regional rap community.
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.
Pop, Rock, Funk
Terminator is a rock group from Zagreb, Croatia. From their beginning in 2017. Until now the band toured with the Foo Fighters, performed with Jack White, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Depeche mode, and had a gig one Saturday in a big club in Zagreb. Actually, those are the things the band is dreaming about, hoping it will all come true someday.
Punk, World Music
Cinkuši is a Croatian ethno-folk band, founded in the mid-1990s, known for blending Kajkavian folk traditions from Međimurje, Prigorje, and Zagorje with rock energy and modern sounds.
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.
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.
Pop
Miach is a Croatian singer and songwriter known for her fresh fusion of R&B, pop, trap and urban sounds. She rose to prominence on the Croatian music scene shortly after her debut in 2021, quickly becoming one of the most talked-about voices of her generation.
Metalcore, Nu Metal, Groove Metal
Cold Snap is a Croatian metal band from Varaždin, active since the early 2000s. Their sound is rooted in modern metal, combining heavy riffs, groove, melody and aggressive vocals, with influences ranging from alternative and groove metal to metalcore.
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.
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.
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.
Trap
2 Kitice are a Croatian duo made up of Iggy Biznis (Igor Glodić) and Džoni Paranoja (Nikša Modrić). They started out as frustrated law students who decided to quit their studies, buy a camera, and begin creating comedy videos on YouTube.
Rock, Alternative, Stoner, Acoustic
Domagoj Šimek is a Croatian musician, singer and songwriter best known as the frontman and vocalist of the Zagreb rock band She Loves Pablo and the other project Muscle Tribe Of Danger And Excellence. He has also pursued a solo career, releasing music under his own name that explores different styles from his band work, including acoustic and experimental rock.
World Music
Amira Medunjanin is a Bosnian singer widely recognized as one of the leading voices of sevdah — the traditional folk music of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Often described as a “Balkan Billie Holiday,” she brings a deeply emotional and contemporary interpretation to the centuries-old songs of her homeland.