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.
Experimental, Instrumental, Ambient, Industrial
I Am Afraid Of You is a self-taught Croatian music producer. While making music, she plays whatever crosses her path. Some of her main influences can be found in the work of Trent Reznor, David Lynch, and Akira Yamaoka.
Psychedelic, Folk Noir
Zimizelen is a one-man project from Zagreb, Croatia. Starting his musical journey in 2020, he released a series of singles leading up to 2023 and the debut album, "san na uzici" under Dostava Zvuka Label.
Trap, Electronic, House
Podočnjaci are a band from Kutina who describe themselves as an electronic music group. Active since 2020, they have quickly become one of the more interesting names of the new generation on the Croatian music scene.
Rock
Not just another rock band
Electronic, Electropop, Synth-pop
ManMachine is the solo electronic music project of Croatian musician Goran Uroić, active since 2011. Working primarily with synthesizers and electronic instruments, he creates dark, atmospheric music that blends elements of darkwave, synth and experimental electronic sound.
Progressive, Post-rock, Psychedelic
Ambasador is a genre-defying instrumental band that isn't too concerned with trying to fit into any category or style. We play music that we find exciting to play and then to listen to.
Pop, World Music
Aklea Neon is a Croatian singer-songwriter and producer whose music blends Afro-soul, ethno-beats, and world-music influences into a unique sonic journey. Often described as a “travelling musician,” she draws inspiration from nature, global cultures, and personal growth. Through her one-woman-band setup, Aklea combines live looping, layered vocals, and organic instruments to create immersive performances full of warmth and energy.
Jazz, Folk, Blues, Americana
Mary May is a powerhouse band from Croatia, stemming from the alternative music scene of the capital town, Zagreb. They play original singer-songwriter music rooted in folk americana, blues, jazz and rock, but with their own twist.
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.
Trap
Peki is a Croatian rapper, songwriter and producer from Drniš. Peki has collaborated with several prominent names from the regional hip-hop scene, including Grše, Hiljson Mandela and Vojko V, and quickly became one of the most recognizable young artists of the Croatian trap wave.
Electronic, Synth-pop
Nipplepeople are a Croatian electropop/electronic music duo formed in 2008 in Zagreb. They are known for performing masked and anonymous, keeping their identities private so that music remains the focus.
Rock, Alternative, Glam
Wilhelmina Agnes is a Croatian musician, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Zagreb. She began playing violin at the age of eight and later added piano, guitar and bass guitar to her repertoire. Her passion for music spans classical as well as popular genres, particularly art-rock, blues, jazz and R&B.
Hip-hop, Old School Boom bap
Old school Boom bap Hip-hop group/collective/label from Šibenik, Croatia. The group has five members. Two producents/beatmakers that bring old sound back on the streets and 3 MCs. Each of them has their unique style of rapping, lyrics and the sound of the voice.
Pop, Rock
Matija Cvek is a Croatian singer and songwriter known for his emotive pop and pop-rock music. His music blends heartfelt lyrics with pop, pop-funk and groove elements, and he is known for his expressive vocal style and engaging live performances.
Death Metal, Black Metal, Avant-garde
Petrale is a Croatian one-man black metal project. The music is written and recorded entirely by a single musician who performs all instruments and handles production.
Pop, Dream pop, Synth-pop
Luul is a Croatian indie music project led by musician Ivan Lulić, emerging from a shift toward a more personal and introspective solo expression. Originally conceived after the end of his previous band, Luul began as an instrumental project before evolving into a fully realized songwriting outlet shaped by autobiographical themes and emotional storytelling.
Reggae
Brain Holidays are Croatian Reggae pioneers founded in 2000. They have five album releases. Their current album "Jamaican Connection" was recorded in Tuff Gong studio (Kingston, JA).
Metal, Doom
Old Night is a doom metal band from Rijeka, Croatia, founded in 2015 by Luka Petrović, known for his work with Ashes You Leave. Initially conceived as a solo project, Old Night soon evolved into a full band, developing a distinctive sound that blends doom metal with elements of progressive rock, blues, and atmospheric music.
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.
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.
Rock, Blues, Country
Why The Kulash? There are two reasons; in the nineties, the word was used in the slang of American kids as a threat to the generally accepted term "cool", and in addition, the singer and songwriter of the group is called Ivan Kulaš. Interesting coincidence.
Alternative, Americana, Soul
The Strange are a Croatian-international rock band originally formed in 2004 as a collaboration between the acclaimed Croatian surf-rock band The Bambi Molesters and American singer-songwriter Chris Eckman of The Walkabouts. The group has earned recognition beyond Croatia, winning awards and support aimed at promoting domestic music internationally and performing at major venues and festivals.
Jazz
Bruno Mičetić is a Croatian guitarist, composer and educator based in Rijeka, known for his versatility across jazz, rock and metal. Along with his jazz work, Mičetić leads the rock/metal band Keops, whose material he writes, and also pursues his jazz projects such as “Fat Manager” and “Beauty Of Your Soul".
Hip-hop, Reggae, Drum & Bass, Dancehall
Banana Zvuk is a duo from Split whose performing and creative part consists of producers, DJs, MCs, and musicians Luka Barbić (TBF) and Ivan Yuri Jurić (ST!LLNESS). These music artists from Split are engaged in researching and promoting rhythms from dub, reggae, hip-hop, drum'n'bass, dancehall, jungle to various musical mashups.
Pop
Adari is not a band, as sometimes mistakenly described, but an anagram of her name — Daria Tamara Rac. Born in Poland and based in Slavonski Brod, Croatia, she began her musical journey performing and playing in various local bands before moving on to create her own original work.
Rock, Alternative, Metal
Mamut is an alternative metal band from Rijeka, formed in 2017 by vocalist and guitarist Ivo Jurčić. Emerging from a period of experimentation and lineup changes, the band developed a distinctive sound that blends modern metal with elements of alternative, groove, and socially charged lyricism.
