Stoner, Metal
A Gram Trip is a four-piece stoner metal band from Zagreb, Croatia. Since their stage debut in early 2022, they have gained a strong local following, performing throughout the region and sharing the stage with bands like Acid Mammoth, 1782, Valley of the Sun, and Hippie Death Cult.
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.
Noise, Experimental, Post-punk
Moskau is a Croatian experimental rock and art-core collective formed by a core group of friends originally from Koprivnica and Zagreb, known for their blend of post-punk, noise and avant-rock influences.
Hip-hop, Rap
Vojko V is a Croatian rapper and producer from Split. He first became known as a member of the groups Dječaci and Kiša Metaka, where he stood out for his clever, direct, and humorous lyrics.
Pop, Rock
Pavel is a Croatian pop and rock band from Zagreb formed in 2007 by singer and songwriter Aljoša Šerić, originally conceived as his solo project after his work with the band Ramirez. Over time, Pavel became one of the most recognizable contemporary pop acts in Croatia, known for melodic songwriting, emotional lyrics and arrangements that combine acoustic pop with elements of rock and orchestral instrumentation.
Folk, World Music, Ethno
Ether is the solo project of Croatian singer-songwriter Nikol Ćaćić, known for her emotionally driven and intuitive approach to music. With a strong focus on authenticity and creative freedom, Ether stands out as a distinctive voice on the contemporary Croatian scene.
Blues
Tomislav „Little Pigeon“ Goluban is an Croatian blues singer and harmonica player, leader of his own band, blues educator, radio DJ, festival organizer and record artist. Performing solo/duo and with a band, Goluban has played in the U.S. and across many European countries.
Punk
Krešo i Kisele Kiše are a punk/rock band from Rijeka, Croatia, formed in 2007 and known as a staple of the city’s alternative music scene. The group blends punk/rock energy with brass elements and humorous, socially reflective lyrics, largely written by frontman Krešimir Burić.
Rock, Indie, Alternative
Como Bluff is a indie rock band from Zagreb, Croatia, formed by a group of musicians with roots in several established local acts. Their sound blends alternative rock, post-punk energy.
Rock, Psychedelic
Zoran Čalić is a legendary figure in Croatian and regional rock’n’roll, best known as the former guitarist and songwriter for the cult band Majke. After decades of shaping the sound of the local rock scene, he embarked on a solo journey with his newly formed project, Zoran Čalić Band.
Indie, Funk, psychedelic, Hard Rock
TereT is a band from Zagreb founded in 2022. They combine musical genre elements of indie/funk/hard rock/psychedelic music to create a special new sound and their own musical identity.
Hip-hop, Rap, Trap
Grše is one of the leading figures of the new generation of Croatian hip-hop. Blending trap and hardcore rap, he has built a strong presence on the regional scene with a raw, street-driven sound.
Alternative, Acoustic, Singer-songwriter
MAR (Marina Elezovic) is a singer-songwriter whose music lives in the space between honesty and nostalgia. Blending guitar folk and blues melodies with raw emotional storytelling, MAR’s sound captures the feeling of late-night drives, chilled times with your best friends, close to dusk, and the times alone when you feel most yourself.
Rock
Baltazar is a hard rock and alternative band from Istria, Croatia, founded in 2005 by Tonči “Hus” Horvat and Leo Anđelković. What began as a creative partnership between two musicians with a shared passion for honest, emotionally charged rock quickly evolved into one of the most authentic bands on the Croatian alternative scene.
Electropop
The new electro-pop sensation KIL Digital started their activities as a DJ collective when Martina and Davor played tracks such as The Knife, Goldfrapp, and Peaches for visitors to Zagreb clubs. Over time, Martina and Davor developed a desire to create original music, and Filip, a sound engineer, and musician who shared their love for electronic music enters this story.
Rock, Art rock
Urban & 4 is a Croatian rock band led by singer and author Damir Urban. The band grew out of Urban’s solo work and quickly became one of the most respected live acts in the region.
Pop, Indie, Alternative
Marisol is a Croatian songwriting duo that emerged on the local music scene in 2020 with their debut single “Kontrol frik.” The duo describes their style as “mango pop,” blending acoustic guitars and vocals with retro-influenced electronic elements and Mediterranean atmospheres.
Pop, Neo-soul, Funk
Mangroove is composed of a creative tandem of Željka Veverec, Toni Starešinić, Leo Beslać, and Silvio Bočić. with their third album "Sami" released at the end of 2015, confirmed themselves on the scene as one of the best pop bands.
Pop, Audio-visual, Funk, psychedelic
nemanja is the project of Luka Šipetić, an author and musician active in the bands pastele, Para Lele and NLV, who recorded and released the albums Tarot Funk (2019) and Cosmic Disco (2020).
Rock, Punk
Mašinko’s live presence and punk anthems have made them a fixture at clubs and festivals throughout Croatia and neighboring countries, and they continue to be celebrated for their lively performances, clever lyrics and punk-driven energy.
Indie, Alternative
Irena Žilić is a Croatian musician steadily growing in popularity and garnering international recognition. She entered the music scene by shy self-publishing her first recordings as the "Days of Innocence" EP at the end of 2012.
Rock, Noise, Post-punk
Brujači are a Zagreb-based band formed in the 1990s, known for their unique blend of danceable rhythms, buzzing bass lines and sharp, syncopated guitar parts. Their style, often described as “Hard Disco,” mixes noise-influenced roots with a clear, modern sound that stays energetic, playful and free of pretension.
Pop, Rock, Singer-songwriter, Alt-pop
Lu Jakelić (29) is a Croatian singer-songwriter. Lu's debut album "Sve o čemu sam šutjela" reached no.1 on the "Croatian Top of the Shops" chart and kept its place there for 34 executive weeks. Nominated for various awards that year, Lu also earned a PORIN (biggest Croatian music industry award) nomination.
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.
Post-rock, Noise, Shoegaze, Dream pop
A marvelous blend of shoegaze, post-rock, noise, and dream pop, Zagreb-based Tús Nua (Jordi Ilić and Jelena Božić) has been one of the most talked-about bands on the Croatian and regional alternative scene.
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.
Rock, Indie
Osijek’s slacker-rock vocal-instrumental quartet with an organically composed synthetic sound and a flowery name (čuvarkuća means houseleek) was founded in 2021 and consists of guitar, saxophone, bass guitar, and drums.
