Jazz
Jazz pianist and composer Leon Brenko was born in 1981 in Rijeka. Over the years, he has performed at numerous festivals and collaborated with renowned Croatian jazz musicians and international artists, including legendary American trumpeter Eddie Henderson, American vocalist Sharon Clark, and Finnish saxophonist Timo Lassy.
Hip-hop, Alternative, Punk, Blues, Dub
Kali Fat Dub is an underground dub project from Croatia centered around the creative work of producer and artist Haris Pilton. The music blends spoken word with dub and reggae-influenced rhythms, often described as where Weltschmerz spoken word meets Adriatic-Alpine pub dub.
Rock
Tai Vorta means a secret door, a door through which we are led to a world of creation where we find inspiration for our musical expression, where we actually truly feel who we are!
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.
Electropop, Synth-pop
A young singer-songwriter from Belgrade, kris, is emerging on the regional scene. Her musical journey began with the support of Petar Wagner (Fantom), and she later continued collaborating with Croatian band pocket palma in the lead-up to her upcoming EP.
Indie, Alternative, Singer-songwriter
Miki Solus is a Croatian singer‑songwriter and multi‑genre musician from Zagreb, known for his unique blend of pop, jazz, chanson, rap, and satirical storytelling. His music is characterized by playful, absurd, and often humorous lyrics that mix everyday themes with pop culture references and unconventional twists.
Pop, Electropop
Ana Moor is a pop and electropop singer-songwriter from Koprivnica, Croatia. Her music blends modern electronic production with emotive vocals and introspective lyrics, creating a sound that connects with both local and international audiences.
Indie, Bedroom pop
If you've ever wondered what the intersection between bedroom pop, Y2K indie rock and ex Yugoslav 80s music sounds like, the answer is Fran Vasilić.
Trap
2 Kitice are a Croatian duo made up of Iggy Biznis (Igor Glodić) and Džoni Paranoja (Nikša Modrić). They started out as frustrated law students who decided to quit their studies, buy a camera, and begin creating comedy videos on YouTube.
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.
Electropop
Denis & Denis is a Croatian synth‑pop and pop group from Rijeka, formed in 1982 by Davor Tolja and Marina Perazić. They were one of the most popular acts of the Yugoslav synth‑pop scene in the 1980s, gaining widespread attention with their early recordings and radio play across the region.
Pop, Indie, Disco
Peki Pele is a Croatian musician who started his career in 2015. He grew up in a house where Steely Dan and George Benson, Pekijev Prvi Bend, Mornar & Blitva were often played. In 2020, he released his debut single Guska u magli, which brings disco rhythms, as part of his debut EP, called Deguté.
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.
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.
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.
Indie, Alternative, Folk, Acoustic, Singer-songwriter
Lovely Quinces is the former stage name of Croatian singer-songwriter Dunja Ercegović, under which she emerged in the early 2010s as a prominent voice of the regional indie scene. The project began as a stripped-down, DIY singer-songwriter act, centered around acoustic guitar and intimate, emotionally direct songwriting.
Pop, Funk, Soul
Songkillers are a Croatian funk/pop band founded in the early 1990s in Zagreb, led by frontman Željko Banić. The band originally emerged from live jam sessions at the Saloon club, performing cover versions before developing into an авторski project.
Rock, Indie, Alternative
Pips, Chips & Videoclips are one of the most influential Croatian alternative rock bands, formed in Zagreb in 1992 and active for over three decades. Known for their constant evolution and strong authorial identity, the band has become a defining force of the regional rock scene.
Pop
Nikita Ivošević (Rijeka, October 30, 1969), Croatian singer and actress Nikita, was born in Rijeka. She has released 11 solo albums, recorded music videos, and participated in over 20 festivals. She had over 1000 solo concerts.
Electronic
Saša Rajković (Zarkoff, Sumerian Fleet, FFFC, NeuGrau, Motion To Strike, etc.) is a music producer from Croatia. Since 2003, he has mostly released electronic music, with occasional forays into post-punk.
Trap
Baks is one of the fastest-rising names in the domestic trap scene. He launched his musical career in 2020 with his debut album Izgubljen u novom svijetu.
Alternative
Magul is an alternative rock band from Šibenik, Croatia, formed in 2015 as a new project by musician Ante Prgin. From the outset, the band established a distinctive sound that blends elements of funk rock, post-rock, and experimental influences, often drawing loose comparisons to acts like Faith No More.
Pop, Rock, Funk
Terminator is a rock group from Zagreb, Croatia. From their beginning in 2017. Until now the band toured with the Foo Fighters, performed with Jack White, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Depeche mode, and had a gig one Saturday in a big club in Zagreb. Actually, those are the things the band is dreaming about, hoping it will all come true someday.
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.
