Rock, Folk, Punk
The path of Ogenj (''Fire'', in old Slavic, Kajkavian languages), now a 5-piece band from Koprivnica, Croatia seems constant and continuous as they are always on the road that leads them to many shows, clubs, and festivals within the region.
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.
Synth-pop, Ethno
Đutko is the world's leading agro-pop expert, backed by the ultimate agro-pop machine "Plodovi zemlje".
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’.
Rock, Metal, Industrial
One Piece Puzzle is an influential rock/alternative band from Rijeka, Croatia, formed in 2001. Known for their raw energy, aggressive riffs and provocative live performances, the group quickly made a name for themselves on the Croatian alternative scene.
Pop, Electropop
Atmospheric are an electro-pop/ambient band from Rijeka, Croatia, formed around 2002. They are led by Lado Bartoniček, with vocal contributions from Martina Majerle and others.
Rock, Alternative, Stoner, Acoustic
Domagoj Šimek is a Croatian musician, singer and songwriter best known as the frontman and vocalist of the Zagreb rock band She Loves Pablo and the other project Muscle Tribe Of Danger And Excellence. He has also pursued a solo career, releasing music under his own name that explores different styles from his band work, including acoustic and experimental rock.
Pop, Indie, Alternative
Mi Vida is a Croatian musical duo made up of Vida Manestar and Stanko (Stanislav) Kovačić. Their music defies strict genre labels and often incorporates electronic elements, with arrangements shaped by their evolving tastes and the needs of each song.
Indie, Folk, Punk, Acoustic
Billie Joan is an acoustic-punk songstress from Croatia. Following the break up of her first band in 2010, Billie started to play and write songs on her own in 2013, playing at demo festivals for unpublished artists.
Folk, World Music, Experimental
Dunjaluk is a band from Zagreb that performs songs from the sevdah tradition. It was founded at the end of 2019 by Dunja Bahtijarević (vocals) and Luka Čapeta (electric guitar). Dunjaluk seeks the universal within tradition that still resonates today and translates it into a modern musical expression.
World Music
Amira Medunjanin is a Bosnian singer widely recognized as one of the leading voices of sevdah — the traditional folk music of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Often described as a “Balkan Billie Holiday,” she brings a deeply emotional and contemporary interpretation to the centuries-old songs of her homeland.
Electronic, House, Progressive, Neo-rave
“CURA I DEČKO” (t͡sûra iː dêt͡ʃko) are an electronic duo from Croatia, coupled in real life too. They skillfully blend different genres of electronic music with vocals. Their stage presence invites curiosity, while their juicy sound invites the audience to dance and actively engage in the experience.
Rock, Rap, Reggae
St!llness is a Croatian collective that began in 1998 as an underground hip-hop duo, later evolving into a full live band with the addition of musicians in 2005. Today, they describe their sound as “tribal roots rock jungle hop”, a fusion of hip-hop, dub, reggae, psychedelia, and controlled noise.
Pop, Rock
Projekt is a pop-rock band from Rijeka that gained recognition with the release of their debut album “Zaustavi vrijeme”. Their sound blends radio-friendly pop-rock with intelligent, thoughtful, and occasionally provocative lyrics, driven by a strong rhythm section, melodic guitars, and expressive vocals.
Progressive, Instrumental, Math rock
Pomelo Chess Society is an instrumental rock band from Rijeka (Croatia) representing the new music genre Check-Math Rock. Started in September 2020, and at the end of 2021., they released the eponymous album "Pomelo Chess Society".
Folk, Metal, Slavic metal
On 05th August 2022, they unleashed the next musical beast with their brand-new album “Kreatura”, ready to hit the charts and the big stages.
Jazz
B’s FUNstallation is a Zagreb-based jazz ensemble formed in spring 2012 by trumpeter Zvonimir Bajević. The group brings together six accomplished musicians from the younger-to-mid Croatian jazz generation—including saxophonist Mario Bočić, keyboardist Luka Žužić, guitarist Davor Doležal, bassist Goran Rukavina, and drummer Borko Rupena—who had already made their marks through work in major jazz orchestras and ensembles.
Experimental, Free Jazz
CRI Orchestra is a contemporary Croatian ensemble founded by composer and double bassist Vedran Ružić. The orchestra brings together musicians from jazz, classical, and experimental backgrounds, focusing on original compositions that explore collective improvisation, structured freedom, and orchestral sound textures.
Pop, Rock
Mirna Škrgatić is a Croatian singer-songwriter and musician known for her pop-rock and singer-songwriter style. Her music blends pop and rock influences with personal songwriting and modern production, and she has performed with her band at venues and events across Croatia.
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.
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.
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.
Reggae, Dub
One Dread is a seven-piece reggae/dancehall band led by TNT (Tena, Nika and Tea), a powerful vocal trio that gives an exciting edge to all the songs the band performs.
Rock, Progressive, Alternative, psychedelic, Experimental
Killed a Fox started out as a three-piece (vocals, two guitars) in Zagreb, Croatia in the fall of 2006. recording demos in an improvised home studio where they spent most of 2007.
Rock, Alternative, Metal
Mind Zoo is an alternative rock/metal machine from Split, Croatia. Musically raised on bands such as Mastodon, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, Foo Fighters, QOTSA, and many others, Mind Zoo blends grunge, stoner rock, progressive rock, and heavy metal into their unique musical landscape.
Pop
Over the years, Vanna has evolved her style from dance-pop to pop-rock, R&B and ballads, maintaining relevance and artistic growth. Her 2019 album Izmiješane boje reached #1 on Croatia’s charts. Known for her powerful vocals, catchy melodies and long-standing presence in Croatian music, Vanna remains one of the country’s most celebrated female artists.
