ALBINA
Pop
Albina proved herself a unique performer at the beginning of her career. Croatia's newest pop sensation and Eurovision 2021 entry was introduced to a wider audience in 2020 as a finalist in the third season of The Voice Croatia
NIKA TURKOVIĆ
Pop
Nika Turković is a Croatian singer, songwriter and music producer. She first gained wide attention as a child when she represented Croatia at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2004 with the song “Hej mali”, placing third. Her music blends contemporary pop with electronic elements and emotive lyrics, making her one of Croatia’s prominent young pop artists today.
MAŠINKO
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.
PETAR DUNDOV
Electronic, Techno
Petar Dundov makes intelligent electronic music that breaks boundaries, moves feet and twists minds. He is without a doubt one of the most inspiring, original and daring producers in electronica.
NAILED IN
Hardcore, Punk
Nailed In is a hardcore punk band from Zagreb, Croatia, known for their aggressive, fast-paced style rooted in classic 1980s East Coast hardcore influences. They draw inspiration from the loud, raw sound of early hardcore scenes such as Boston, New York, New Jersey and Washington D.C.
NEMANJA
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).
J.R. AUGUST
Indie, Alternative
J.R. is currently performing concerts with his band and choir, and for 2023 he has announced two studio albums, and one will be in the Croatian language.
ZORAN ČALIĆ BAND
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.
VATRA
Pop, Rock
Over two decades of activity, Vatra have released several successful albums, won numerous awards, and continuously evolved their sound while remaining true to their recognizable style. Known for strong live performances and relatable lyrics, they remain one of Zagreb’s most enduring and popular modern rock bands.
MRZIMTELUKA
Hip-hop, Rap, Trap
mrzimteluka is a trap artist on the Croatian music scene who has risen quickly from the underground, gaining attention through his raw energy and direct approach. He became more widely recognized through collaborations with the group Buntai, as well as his appearance on the track “Zeleni” from the Metro Mixtape, which helped establish his name in a short time.
THE SCREAMING WHEELS
Rock, Alternative, Blues
The Screaming Wheels represented Croatia at the 35th International Blues Challenge (Memphis, USA) in January 2019 where the critics and fans declared them a ‘Croatian sensation’.
ZEMBO LATIFA
Hip-hop, Trap, R&B
Zembo Latifa is a Croatian hip-hop and trap artist known for his distinctive blend of introspective lyricism, melodic delivery, and modern production.
MAREI
Pop
Marei is the stage name of Croatian singer-songwriter Marina Žužić, a young musician from the Istrian town of Tar. She first appeared on the music scene in 2015 at the Melodije Istre i Kvarnera festival. She later performed for several years with the Blues Box Acoustic Trio before beginning her solo career.
PAVLE MILJENOVIĆ
Jazz
Pavle Miljenović was born in Zagreb in 1982. He graduated from the Conservatory in Klagenfurt, Austria, in 2010, where he studied jazz guitar under Agostino Di Giorgio (New York, USA). As a composer and bandleader, he has released three jazz albums — Begin., Upper Structures and Arrival — for the label Croatia Records.
PAVEL
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.
NAMET
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.
NINA ROMIĆ
Rock, Indie, Acoustic
Nina Romić is a Croatian singer-songwriter and cantautrice from Zagreb, recognized as one of the leading voices of the contemporary Croatian singer-songwriter scene. Nina’s work blends poetic lyricism with emotive acoustic and ensemble arrangements, and she continues to tour and collaborate with talented musicians, often performing with her trio across Croatia.
LU JAKELIĆ
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.
MARINADA
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.
