World Music, Reggae
Antenat is a genre-blending band from Zagreb, Croatia, formed in 1997 by five friends who started making music together while still in elementary school. What began as a simple rock setup has evolved into a distinctive sound they call Sub Reggae — an energetic fusion of African polyrhythms, reggae skanks, afrobeat brass lines, the drive of ska, desert blues guitar licks, and the atmospheric depth of dub. Their music is impossible to ignore on the dancefloor, with lyrics celebrating freedom, nature, and collective spirit that often turn audiences into a choir.
Indie, Funk, psychedelic, Hard Rock
TereT is a band from Zagreb founded in 2022. They combine musical genre elements of indie/funk/hard rock/psychedelic music to create a special new sound and their own musical identity.
Hardcore, Punk, Screamo, Post-hardcore, Emo
Dead Dog Summer is a post-hardcore band from Cakovec, Croatia, formed at the end of 2020 after several years of the members' break from playing in various bands
Hardcore, Punk
Alergija is a street-punk band from Zadar, Croatia, originally founded in 1994 in the heat of the local punk scene. They came into being to fill a gap in the regional punk landscape and quickly established themselves as a voice of working-class energy and rough honesty.
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.
Hip-hop, Rap
Krešo Bengalka is a Croatian rapper from Split and a key figure of the regional hip-hop collective Kiša Metaka. Emerging from the Split rap scene in the early 2010s, he quickly gained recognition for his raw delivery, distinctive flow, and unapologetic lyrical style.
Pop, Rock, Punk
Formed in 1983 in Zagreb, Psihomodo Pop emerged from the ashes of punk band Klinska Pomora, led by charismatic frontman Davor Gobac. Rooted in post-punk and raw rock’n’roll energy, the band quickly built a reputation for explosive live shows, drawing comparisons to The Rolling Stones, Ramones and Iggy Pop.
Rock, Stoner, Metal
Achachak (Achachak meaning “Spirit“, of Native American origin) is a Croatian stoner rock-metal band from Vučipolje, Croatia.The band still remains a mythical secret and occasionally a live treat for fans, carefully choosing where and when to play concerts. Information says that the band is preparing a fourth full-length record.
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, 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.
Progressive, Metalcore, Death Metal
MBurns is a metal band from Rijeka/Zagreb (Croatia) formed in 2006. So far, they made appearances on numerous occasions, including domestic and foreign shows, festivals and tours.
Electronic, Hyperpop
Pi is the experimental pop project of Croatian artist Ivana Picek, who adopted the alias in 2017 as part of a radical artistic transformation. Moving away from her earlier singer-songwriter roots, she developed a distinctive sonic identity that merges electronic pop, avant-garde textures, and conceptual storytelling.
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.
Rock, Post-rock, Alternative
Mind Note was formed in 2019, just ahead of the pandemic, and has been riding and reshaping sonic waves ever since. The band’s sound revolves around five key elements embodied by four members and AI: a sensual yet sharp vocal, distorted guitar textures, solid and driving drums, a deep bass groove, and computer-controlled background layers that expand their sonic palette.
Progressive, Hardcore, Metal
Formed in 1998 ESSENCE is one of the longest-lasting bands in Croatia. Their music is a mixture of all sorts of styles from progressive metal and stoner sludge to punk hardcore and jazzy math.
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.
Pop
Fluentes is a pop-rock band from Đakovo, Croatia, formed in 2004 by Goran Bošković and Andrej Car. Recognized for its pop-rock sound infused with elements of EDM, disco, and soft pop, they combine their uplifting musical expression with authentic live performances.
Pop, Rock
Silente emerged on the broader music scene in 2013 with their first single Terca na tišinu and the album Lovac na čudesa. Throughout their career, the band has performed numerous concerts and received various awards, including the Croatian music award Porin.
Electronic, Ethno, Drum & Bass, Dubstep
LoM is a three-member band from Koprivnica founded in 2020. By combining various genres - rock, electronics, drum and bass, and ethno - they create their own specific musical expression.
Pop, World Music
Aklea Neon is a Croatian singer-songwriter and producer whose music blends Afro-soul, ethno-beats, and world-music influences into a unique sonic journey. Often described as a “travelling musician,” she draws inspiration from nature, global cultures, and personal growth. Through her one-woman-band setup, Aklea combines live looping, layered vocals, and organic instruments to create immersive performances full of warmth and energy.
Hip-hop, Rap, Electronic, Funk
Koolade is a Croatian hip-hop, electronic, and urban music producer from Zagreb, active since the late 1990s. He is widely recognized as one of the key figures in establishing hip-hop as a mainstream genre in Croatia and the wider Balkan region through his work within the Blackout collective.
Electronic, Experimental, Dub, Dubstep
Countless successful releases for highly respected labels in the dubstep scene, tours all around the US, UK, EU, Australia & New Zealand, Canada, India and Russia. The Empire of Dirt EP was released on Mala's influential DEEP MEDi MUSIK label.
Rock, Progressive, Synth-pop, Synthwave
Lunapark combines elements of electronic and experimental music with the simplicity of pop music.
Rock, Indie, Alternative
Como Bluff is a indie rock band from Zagreb, Croatia, formed by a group of musicians with roots in several established local acts. Their sound blends alternative rock, post-punk energy.
Rock, Blues
Voodoo Ramble is a Croatian blues-rock band founded in 2010 by guitarist, singer, and songwriter Boris Dugi-Novacki – Zamba. From their early days, the band moved naturally between blues and rock, building a strong reputation through energetic performances at biker gatherings, blues festivals, and club shows across the region.
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.
Rock, Alt-rock
Grim Burns (Ante Cinotti) will lead you on a journey of fusion of many musical genres such as classic rock, hard rock, alternative rock, and pop rock
Hardcore, Punk
Ponor is a Croatian hardcore punk band from Zagreb, formed in 2011. The band is known for combining hardcore punk with elements of metal, creating a heavy, energetic sound accompanied by socially engaged and introspective lyrics.
