Rock, Alternative
La Volpe is an alt. rock quartet from Split, Croatia. Mixing indie, garage, and art rock with drums, 2 guitars, a synth, a bass, and narrative vocal lines. There are about 50 shows, one demo album, and 4 official singles, with much more to come.
Pop, Rock, Indie
Mel Camino are an indie rock/pop-rock band from Velika Gorica, Croatia, formed in 2006. They’ve been active for more than a decade, building a catalogue that blends melodic rock with alternative and pop influences while evolving stylistically over time.
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.
Acoustic, Singer-songwriter
Experimental
Marinada is an experimental pop band from Rijeka, Croatia, originally formed in 2003 as the authorial project of musician Marin Alvir. Throughout more than two decades of activity, Marinada has remained a highly prolific project, releasing numerous albums and continuously exploring new sonic ideas while performing on the regional club and alternative music circuit.
Rock, Jazz, Fusion
Tihomir Pop Asanović is a Croatian keyboardist and composer, widely regarded as one of the key figures of the regional funk, jazz, and progressive rock scene of the 1970s. As a founding member of Time, he helped shape the sound of the era, later releasing acclaimed solo albums Majko Zemljo and Pop.
Pop, Rock
Jura Stublić is a prominent Croatian musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as the frontman of the new wave band Film, founded in 1979 in Zagreb. He is considered one of the key representatives of the Yugoslav new wave movement, and after the original lineup disbanded in 1986, he continued his career under the name Jura Stublić & Film, releasing hits such as “Bili cvitak” and “E moj druže beogradski.”
Pop, Hip-hop, Trap
z++ is one of the most promising names on the Croatian music scene, and since it appeared, it has only had hits.
Instrumental, Math rock, Post-hardcore
Formed in 2007, Initially combining doom metal and post-rock influences, Moraines became the pioneers of post-metal genre in Croatia. Gradually shifted their sound toward instrumental post-hardcore and math rock.
Rock, Alternative, Metal
Mind Zoo is an alternative rock/metal machine from Split, Croatia. Musically raised on bands such as Mastodon, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, Foo Fighters, QOTSA, and many others, Mind Zoo blends grunge, stoner rock, progressive rock, and heavy metal into their unique musical landscape.
Pop, Electronic, Alternative, Ambient, Chamber Pop
Jelena Oberman is an independent musician from Zaprešić, Croatia. Until recently, she was performing under the stage name Job, but now she performs under her full name. Jelena plays around, experiments with music, and collaborates with different musicians.
Hardcore, Punk
Ponor is a Croatian hardcore punk band from Zagreb, formed in 2011. The band is known for combining hardcore punk with elements of metal, creating a heavy, energetic sound accompanied by socially engaged and introspective lyrics.
Pop, Rock, Dream pop
Medium Soft Cat is a solo project of Koprivnica-based musician Lovro Kocijan, emerging as a distinctive new voice on the Croatian pop scene. His debut EP Like Lake Life presents a thoughtful and carefully crafted approach, blending catchy, exotic pop melodies with psychedelic textures and layered instrumentation.
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, Indie
Paul The Walrus is a recording project made by Borna Mijolović who records, writes, produces, and performs the music.
Electronic
ELEVEN is the live electronic project of renowned Croatian drummer Ivan Levačić, primarily known for his work in the bands ABOP and Chui. Through a hybrid setup of sequencers, samplers, and analog synthesizers, he delivers firm, fat beats, groovy basslines and cinematic atmospheres with a good measure of acid, a sound the artist describes as "mindful techno."
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.
Rock, Alternative
Ministranti are a rock band from Rijeka, Croatia, formed in 2022 by guitarist Dražen Baljak (of Let 3) along with Robert Šuša (vocals), Vedran Vučković (bass) and Voljen Korić (drums). Their music is characterised by a guitar-driven rock sound with heavy grooves and production that avoids over-polishing, combining classic rock elements with energetic arrangements.
Synth-pop, Ethno
Đutko is the world's leading agro-pop expert, backed by the ultimate agro-pop machine "Plodovi zemlje".
Rock, Metal, Industrial
One Piece Puzzle is an influential rock/alternative band from Rijeka, Croatia, formed in 2001. Known for their raw energy, aggressive riffs and provocative live performances, the group quickly made a name for themselves on the Croatian alternative scene.
Metalcore, Groove Metal, Deathcore
Rock, Stoner, Groove Metal
Pop, Rock, Indie, Alternative
Sleepyheads are four-piece band that draws its influences equally from those moments that made us love guitar music from the nineties, as well as from the modern trends of the 2000s and 2010s
Noise, Metal, Doom
Negative Slug is a noise sludge/stoner/doom metal band from Zagreb, formed in 2015. Their music draws inspiration from what they describe as the “beautifully messed-up” reality of Croatia, shaped by the members’ different musical backgrounds and a shared focus on intensity, weight, and atmosphere.
Progressive, Metalcore, Death Metal
MBurns is a metal band from Rijeka/Zagreb (Croatia) formed in 2006. So far, they made appearances on numerous occasions, including domestic and foreign shows, festivals and tours.
