Dream pop, Synthwave
Neon Wife is a Croatian synth-pop/electro-pop duo formed in 2019 by musicians Irena Žilić and Lucija Potočnik. They began the project out of a shared creative connection and a desire to make music they both felt close to but had not previously had the opportunity to explore.
Swing, Jive, Rock'n'roll
Gelato Sisters are an eye-catching pin-up style female vocal trio composed of professional singers with years of experience. The trio began their collaboration, drawing inspiration from the iconic The Andrews Sisters and their distinctive vocal style.
Rock, Disco
Described as “a new sound for our scene,” Benston upends expectations with its playful cosmic aesthetic and solid musical craftsmanship. The project invites listeners on a journey where afro grooves meet post-punk attitude and dance-floor energy.
Experimental, Free Jazz
CRI Orchestra is a contemporary Croatian ensemble founded by composer and double bassist Vedran Ružić. The orchestra brings together musicians from jazz, classical, and experimental backgrounds, focusing on original compositions that explore collective improvisation, structured freedom, and orchestral sound textures.
Rock, Alt-rock
Grim Burns (Ante Cinotti) will lead you on a journey of fusion of many musical genres such as classic rock, hard rock, alternative rock, and pop rock
Hip-hop, Rap
Krankšvester is a Croatian hip-hop duo from Osijek, formed in 2010 and consisting of 3ki (Davor Miletić) and Sett (Hrvoje Marjanović). The group is widely known for its provocative, explicit, and satirical lyrics, often pushing the boundaries of the regional rap scene.
Jazz, Singer-songwriter, Swing, Country
Lela Kaplowitz is a Croatian jazz vocalist known for her expressive voice and artistic approach that transforms everyday emotions into refined musical storytelling. She began singing professionally at the age of 16 and later studied vocal improvisation in Graz and New York with renowned jazz musicians such as Sheila Jordan, Jay Clayton, Barry Harris, and Mark Murphy.
Hip-hop, Rap
Stoka (real name Marin Ivanović) is a Croatian rapper from Zagreb and one of the key figures of the country’s early hip-hop scene. Rising to prominence in the late 1990s as part of the influential duo Nered & Stoka, he helped shape the foundations of Croatian rap with a raw, street-oriented sound.
Pop, Rock
Neno Belan is a Croatian singer-songwriter and rock musician best known as the frontman of the influential band Đavoli and for his long solo career. His music blends rock and pop with Mediterranean influences, often described as part of the Croatian pop-rock tradition.
Techno, Tech House
Wekingz is a Croatian DJ and producer, who comes from Sinj, and has been actively involved in DJing since 2010. Through his DJ career, he performs in many current clubs and events throughout Croatia that promote electronic music, but also in Europe (Switzerland, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Russia, Czech Republic).
Synth-pop
The Siids are a music duo from Rijeka, Croatia, formed by Darko Terlević and Stanislav Grdaković. Built on long-term friendship and shared musical experience, the project focuses on blending electronic music with rock and synth-pop influences, with a strong emphasis on live performance and energy.
Indie, Alternative, Punk, psychedelic, Trip-hop
SEINE is a singer-songwriter project by Ivan Ščapec founded in 2008, which has grown into one of the most interesting regional bands of this generation.
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, Trap, R&B
Zembo Latifa is a Croatian hip-hop and trap artist known for his distinctive blend of introspective lyricism, melodic delivery, and modern production.
Rock, Alternative, Experimental
Post-rock, Alternative
Beluga is an instrumental alternative trio from Zagreb, Croatia, formed in 2018. Together, they craft a distinctive sound that melds post-rock, stoner, grunge, and space-rock influences into rich, cinematic compositions.
Hip-hop, Rap
KUKU$ is a Croatian trap collective and music group formed in Zagreb in 2012. The core members are Hiljson Mandela, Goca R.I.P., and Iso Miki, who have been central to the project since its early days. The group emerged from the early Zagreb trap scene and is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of the genre in Croatia and the wider region.
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.
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.
Alternative, Experimental
Hardcore, Punk
Nula is a hardcore punk band from Šibenik, Croatia, notable within the early Croatian underground scene. They recorded their influential material in the early 1990s under difficult wartime conditions, performing and recording “literally underground.”
Rock, Indie, Alternative, Punk
Trophy Jump is an indie punk-rock band from Zagreb, Croatia. The group started as a satirical pop-punk side-project that later turned into a passion-driven ambitious touring band.
