Pop, Folk, Bedroom pop, Country
The Mayales group has existed since 1993, since then it has been developing its authentic author's signature, awarded with dozens of nominations and awards. The authors of the group continue to actively experiment with their lavish musical expression, production, arrangement, and performance challenges.
Noise, Avant-garde, Sludgecore
Born after history, Bongorodica desperately attempts to squeeze the last drops of originality and subversiveness from a type of music called grating at best, derivative at worst, and postmodern by default.
Electronic, Jazz, World Music, Experimental
Eikonoise was created in 2014 as a multimedia project, founded by an artist, academic painter, producer, and composer Bojan Miljančić. In 2019, he released his album Immanens, the conceptual title of a debut album by the project Eikonoise.
Pop, Rock
Neno Belan is a Croatian singer-songwriter and rock musician best known as the frontman of the influential band Đavoli and for his long solo career. His music blends rock and pop with Mediterranean influences, often described as part of the Croatian pop-rock tradition.
Acoustic, Singer-songwriter
Rock, Progressive
From Another Mother, the trio is delivering the old-school chaotic “Nirvana, Dillinger Escape Plan“ rock concerts. They are only three but no matter the stage and venue size, they are flying around the place. It is best described as extremely energetic, explosive yet controlled chaos with a friendly vibe.
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.
Fusion, Instrumental, Afro-rock
Elephant Hump exists since 2016. Their music sounds like on-the-road, with soft nostalgic frequencies, intertwined with electronic and rock music of the 60s and the 70s.
Pop, Rock, Alternative
Dogma is an indie funk-rock band from Pula, Croatia, formed in 1995. Their music blends elements of funk, punk, electronic sounds and rock, creating an energetic style that has evolved over more than 30 years of activity.
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.
Pop, Rock
Buđenje is a Croatian pop-rock band from Zagreb, formed in 2001. Led by frontman and songwriter Darko Bakić, Buđenje has built a strong presence in the Croatian music scene, blending pop-rock and country. Over the years, they’ve released albums and collaborated with many well-known Croatian artists, further expanding their sound and reach.
Rock, Jazz, Soul
Known for her charismatic performances, rich improvisational skill and a voice that spans from delicate jazz phrasing to full-throated rock belting, she has often been dubbed the “First Lady of Croatian Jazz”.
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.
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!
Doom, Sludge
Founded in 2013 in the city of Karlovac, Left to Starve embraced the ethos of the DIY punk community while blending aggression of dark hardcore and heaviness of sludge metal resulting in a couple of releases.
Pop
Natali Dizdar is a Croatian pop singer and songwriter who has been a prominent figure in the region’s music scene for over two decades. Known for her expressive voice and engaging stage presence, Natali Dizdar remains an active and respected artist in Croatian contemporary pop music.
Jazz, Alternative, Improvised
Jazz, Easy listening
Vedran Zec is a Croatian jazz guitarist and guitar professor with extensive experience in various jazz ensembles, including NoJazzBand, Trio Solitude, Jazz Combo Unit, and Big Band Požega.
Ethno
Dunja Knebl is a folk singer. Although she began singing in public at the age of 47 (in 1993), she has released 23 albums to date, interpreting forgotten or nearly-forgotten folk songs from Croatia and other countries.
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.
Rock, Indie, Alternative, Punk
Trophy Jump is an indie punk-rock band from Zagreb, Croatia. The group started as a satirical pop-punk side-project that later turned into a passion-driven ambitious touring band.
