Hip-hop, Funk
Vanja i Nešvil Funk is a Croatian hip-hop/funk collective from Osijek, formed around rapper/beatboxer Vanja Hrvoje Dražić and a group of musicians and vocalists. The band’s lineup has included bass, guitar, synthesizer, drums and multiple backing vocalists, reflecting an 8-member groove-oriented ensemble.
Rock, Alternative
Moxie 8 is an alternative rock band from Zagreb, Croatia, formed in early 2020. Their sound is rooted in rock with melodic and rhythmic strength, using multiple guitar voices to create texture and interest.
Rock, Alternative, Grunge
Audio-visual, Progressive, Post-rock, Folk
Balkan wall of sound born and raised on the eternal flatlands of Pannonia.
World Music, Fusion, Instrumental, Surf Rock
Doringo is an instrumental rock group from Zagreb known for a sound that blends rock, jazz and world music. Doringo has performed at various venues and events, and their evolving lineup and stylistic range position them as an original presence on Croatia’s instrumental and progressive music scene.
Rock
Not just another rock band
Hip-hop, Rap
Burky is a veteran rapper from Zagreb, Croatia, who began his hip-hop journey in 1993. Known for his strong flow, local pride (especially for Zagreb), and dedication to the culture, Burky remains a respected voice in the regional rap community.
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.
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.
Rock, Jazz, World Music
Truth ≠ Tribe is a group emerging out of the vibrant Zagreb alternative scene. The band was formed in 2018 and was inspired by African and Balkan rhythms and the music springing from the alternative scene, rock, electronics and contemporary jazz.
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.
Experimental, Post-punk
With a lineup that fluctuates and a sound that resists easy categorization, Žblj Mozaik remains one of the most intriguing underground acts in Croatia, offering an unpredictable and uncompromising approach to contemporary rock.
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.
Pop, Indie, Alternative
Barbara Munjas is a musician that has been present on the Croatian music scene since her high school days. With her debut album "Right place & right time", she draws attention with numerous excellent reviews.
Trap
Known for his distinctive flow, sharp lyricism, and laid-back yet confident delivery, Yung Bude represents a generation redefining the regional hip-hop sound with modern trap influences and experimental production.
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.
Grindcore, Death Metal
Dropthehammer is an extreme metal band from Pula, Croatia, formed in 2014 and known for their intense blend of death metal and grindco. Dropthehammer has released multiple albums and continues to build their reputation through live performances in Croatia and beyond, including appearances at events like Dark Circle Fest, where they are featured among leading extreme metal acts.
Metal
ARISES are your atypical groove metal band, proof of long-lasting bond and alliance between the members, fifteen years in the making, with vast experience in live performance, sharing big stages supporting some of the most incredible acts today.
Electronic, World Music, Experimental
Pop
Composed the hymn for the children's festival "Razigrane note" and wrote songs for young singers who performed with them at children's festivals in Croatia and beyond, with whom they won numerous awards.
Rock, Funk, Garage Rock
Detroit Groove Gang is a band and collective, founded on December 28, 2016. Built on simplicity and as a reaction against the current rock scene and its polished production, the band creates music spontaneously, in the moment it is played.
Hip-hop, R&B, Jazz, Neo-soul
Carrying a strong message, their deep lyrics are given wings by soul, R&B and jazz grooves.
