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
One of the pioneers of Croatian trap, Rade Ulica, Riđi Riđ, and Žugi form 2xŠihta or Dupla Šihta - a project combining older classic Croatian rap/hip-hop with the new auto-tuned style. The project grew a dedicated audience of both new and old fans, whose unwavering support has translated into memorable and energetic live shows.
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
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.
Rock, Progressive, Alternative, psychedelic, Experimental
Killed a Fox started out as a three-piece (vocals, two guitars) in Zagreb, Croatia in the fall of 2006. recording demos in an improvised home studio where they spent most of 2007.
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.
Rock, Acoustic
Srđan Sacher is a Croatian musician, poet, and traveler, born in Zagreb in 1955. He is best known as the founder and bassist of influential bands such as Haustor, Vještice, and Sacher.
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.
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.
Indie, Alternative, Psychedelic
Mrave brojim is a rock band from Rijeka, Croatia, formed in 2018 by Zoran Klasić Klas, a former long-time member of the bands Grč and Let 3. Their music blends elements of alternative, indie and psychedelic rock, and the band is known for their sound and visual performances that draw listeners into surreal, expressive sonic spaces.
Pop, Rock, Indie
Lika Kolorado is a Croatian indie rock band formed in 2017, known for their emotional and introspective music. They gained early recognition by winning the 21st Ha|Ge|eF Festival and with their debut album Smiješ zaurlat (2018).
Americana, Singer-songwriter
Jazz, World Music, Balkan
Award-winning guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, sound artist, arranger, and composer, begins to play guitar at the age of 9 and plays professionally since the age of 13. His first guitar teacher was his father, a well-known guitar player in the Rijeka area during the 1960s and 1970s.
Pop, Rap
Dispruv is a Croatian hip‑hop duo from Tisno. Dispruv combine humor, local influences and original hip‑hop style, making them one of the exciting emerging acts in the Croatian urban music scene.
Rock, Stoner, Metal
Achachak (Achachak meaning “Spirit“, of Native American origin) is a Croatian stoner rock-metal band from Vučipolje, Croatia.The band still remains a mythical secret and occasionally a live treat for fans, carefully choosing where and when to play concerts. Information says that the band is preparing a fourth full-length record.
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.
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.
Folk, World Music, Blues
Miroslav & Gordana Evačić are a Croatian authorial duo and multi-instrumentalists known for their distinctive blend of ethno and world music. Their music is rooted in tradition but shaped by a highly personal and evolving artistic vision, often incorporating elements of blues, pop-rock, and atmospheric soundscapes.
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
World Music
Veja is a Croatian world music band. It’s focused on researching Istrian traditional folk music and performing the same in more modern arrangements by using various traditional instruments from all over the world.
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.
Rock, Folk, World Music
Gustafi are an Istrian band formed in 1980 in Vodnjan (near Pula), blending alternative rock with traditional Istrian folk influences. From early underground beginnings and standout performances across former Yugoslavia, they quickly gained cult status, even sharing stages with acts like Laibach.
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.
