Rock, Jazz, Funk, Metal, Blues
Sick Sheets is a band that has existed for a little over three years, plays a different kind of psychedelic rock, and is not afraid to experiment with sound and style. Elements of rock, blues, classical, and metal can be heard in their music.
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.
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.
Indie, Synth-pop
M. Rider is a Berlin-based Croatian artist whose music drifts between nostalgic alt-pop, cinematic songwriting, and electronic pulse. Raised on classical guitar and shaped by the pop-rock icons of the 1980s, she crafts emotionally rich songs infused with sensuality, atmosphere, and a touch of “saudade”.
Rock, Alternative
Gradske Bitange are an alternative rock band from Valpovo, Croatia, formed in 2018. Emerging from the Superval scene, they are considered one of its more long-standing acts, with several singles and numerous live performances behind them, including a notable appearance at INmusic Festival 2022.
Electronic, House
Andrea Ljekaj is a multi-award-winning musician, producer, and artist known for his diverse and innovative style. A true creative nomad—born in Belgrade, shaped in Berlin, and now based in Zagreb—Andrea creates works that transcend boundaries, merging different cultures and influences. His artistry has taken him to numerous global and European destinations, including London, Berlin, Hamburg, Venice, Dubai, Ibiza, Münster, Leipzig, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Ljubljana, and many other cities.
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.
Electronic, Experimental, Dub, Dubstep
Countless successful releases for highly respected labels in the dubstep scene, tours all around the US, UK, EU, Australia & New Zealand, Canada, India and Russia. The Empire of Dirt EP was released on Mala's influential DEEP MEDi MUSIK label.
Punk
BKD are a Croatian Oi! punk band from Varaždin, known for their raw energy and local pride. Their music blends fast, sing-along rhythms with themes of community and hometown culture, especially around their support of the football club NK Varteks.
Rock, Alternative
Let 3 is a Croatian alternative rock band formed in Rijeka in 1987, known for their provocative artistic expression, theatrical performances, and satirical approach to music and society. The core members and long-time frontmen Damir Martinović “Mrle” and Zoran Prodanović “Prlja” have been central to the band’s identity since its early days.
Alternative, Metal
Nikola’s Cage is an energetic groove nu-metal band from Zadar, known for powerful vocals and dynamic live shows. Their music combines heavy riffs, strong rhythms, and introspective lyrics, inspired by Alice In Chains, Pantera, and System of a Down.
Pop, Darkwave, Trip-hop
Lucija Ivšić, known professionally as ŽIVA, is a Croatian-Australian multidisciplinary artist, composer and performer whose work bridges music, new media art and technology. As ŽIVA, she continues to challenge musical genres and mediums, creating immersive experiences that unite her Slavonian roots with cutting-edge technology and global artistic vision.
Rock, Progressive, Psychedelic
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.
Pop, Singer-songwriter
Nina Bajsić is a Croatian singer-songwriter and dramaturg based in Zagreb. Bajsić is also active in theatre and literature; she graduated in dramaturgy and has worked on plays, radio dramas and various artistic projects, including the music-poetic production Soundtrack za film koji nije snimljen.
Post-rock, Alternative
Neon Iglu are a post-rock band from Varaždin, Croatia, formed in 2019 by members of the local alternative scene. Bringing together a background of diverse musical projects, the band quickly developed a distinctive sound that resists strict genre classification.
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.
Hip-hop, Rap
Khan is a Zagreb-based rapper active on the scene for over 20 years. He started out in Dubrava, where he helped shape the early local hip-hop scene, building his skills through battle rap and freestyle.
Hardcore, Punk, Screamo, Post-hardcore, Emo
Dead Dog Summer is a post-hardcore band from Cakovec, Croatia, formed at the end of 2020 after several years of the members' break from playing in various bands
Metal
Keops is a Croatian metal band originally formed in Rijeka. A new album – “Road to Perdition”, was published on the 25th of March, 2022, under the NoCut Entertainment label. The band turned to a foreign career, and soon after the album's release, they started performing all over the EU.
Alternative, Experimental
Folk, Punk
Brkovi is a punk-folk band from Zagreb, Croatia, that refuses to take themselves or the music industry too seriously. Founded in 2004, they describe their sound as “PunkFolkWellness”, blending punk rock, turbo-folk, metal riffs and Balkan humour into high-octane, off-beat party anthems.
Electronic, Darkwave, Synthpunk
Neon Lies started as a synth wave bedroom one-man project in late 2015 by Goran Lautar while he was still singing and playing guitar in Modern Delusion and The Celetoids
Rock
Tight Grips is a rock trio formed in the summer of 2014 when they united and recorded their first demo album called "Tight Grips". The recorded material and strong will enabled the band to perform a considerable number of concerts in the region in the coming years.
Rock, Stoner, Groove Metal
Trap
Shtosmo is a three-member trap collective recognised by their trap sound combined with pop and UK/European harder-drill production. Under the yem. label, they are regularly performing on Croatian festivals, including the recent biggest one - Drito iz Arene.
