Rock
Plesač Sporog Stepa is the solo project of Croatian musician Max Juričić, one of the key figures of the Yugoslav and Croatian music scene, known for his work with bands such as Azra, Film, Vještice, Le Cinema, Šo!Mazgoon, and Ljetno kino.
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.
Post-punk, New wave, Garage Punk
Parnepar is a post-punk, new wave, garage punk trio from Zagreb, Croatia taking strong influences from the '70s and '80s postpunk & new wave music, especially from ex-yu(goslavian) bands.
Rock, Acoustic, Chanson
Branko Galoić is a Croatian singer-songwriter, composer, and guitarist. Self-taught, he began his musical journey with the guitar and has released multiple albums blending Balkan, Sevdah, jazz, and world music influences.
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!
Indie, Electropop
Leut Magnetik is a Croatian electro-pop collective from Split, formed in the early 2000s and recognized as one of the key acts shaping the regional alternative and club scene.
Punk
Bakterije are a punk band from Čakovec, Croatia, known for their raw energy, socially aware lyrics, and steadfast presence on the regional punk scene. Emerging out of Čakovec, Bakterije channel the spirit of street-punk and Oi! influences, delivering short, fast, direct songs with a clear attitude.
Electronic, World Music
Mor Roll is the stage name of Vedran Šilipetar, a musician and producer from Pula, Croatia. His work blends funk, soul, electronic music and world-beat influences with traditional sounds.
Post-rock, Noise, Shoegaze, Dream pop
A marvelous blend of shoegaze, post-rock, noise, and dream pop, Zagreb-based Tús Nua (Jordi Ilić and Jelena Božić) has been one of the most talked-about bands on the Croatian and regional alternative scene.
Tondini is a boundary-pushing musician and composer known for her emotional depth and genre-blending approach. With roots in jazz, classical, and world music, she brings a fresh and sophisticated perspective to the Balkans' rich musical heritage.
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.
Post-rock, Alternative, Noise
Diskodelija is a four-member band from Šibenik, Croatia, known for their energetic and experimental sound that blends post-rock, punk, and noise. Known for tight chemistry and a fearless approach to sound, Diskodelija continues to push boundaries, delivering raw, energetic music that blends post-rock, punk, and noise.
Ethno pop, Tribal dance
LADO Electro is a Croatian music project that fuses traditional folk music with electronic sounds, created as an offshoot of the respected folk ensemble LADO. It was launched in 2002 through a collaboration between LADO and the duo HR Electro, electronic musician Hrvoje Crnić (also known as Boxer) and LADO member Boris Harfman.
Rock, Electronic, Alternative
Revirgin is a music project from Čakovec, Croatia, created by Karlo Križnik and Paula Gavez, who are both long-time musical and life partners. As an innovative duo, they pursue their own creative path without trying to fit into trends, focusing on music they genuinely enjoy and that is appreciated by listeners.
Rock, Acoustic
Srđan Sacher is a Croatian musician, poet, and traveler, born in Zagreb in 1955. He is best known as the founder and bassist of influential bands such as Haustor, Vještice, and Sacher.
Rock, Alternative, Grunge
Malady Lane is an alternative/post-grunge rock band from Zagreb, Croatia, active since around 2012. The band is part of the House of Pablo collective and is known for blending modern alternative sounds with influences from 90s Seattle rock.
Folk, Punk
Brkovi is a punk-folk band from Zagreb, Croatia, that refuses to take themselves or the music industry too seriously. Founded in 2004, they describe their sound as “PunkFolkWellness”, blending punk rock, turbo-folk, metal riffs and Balkan humour into high-octane, off-beat party anthems.
Hip-hop, Rap
Pendrek is a Croatian rapper, host, organizer and hip-hop activist from Dubrava, Zagreb. Active on the local hip-hop scene for many years, he is known not only for his music but also for his involvement in building and supporting the community around the culture.
Electropop
The new electro-pop sensation KIL Digital started their activities as a DJ collective when Martina and Davor played tracks such as The Knife, Goldfrapp, and Peaches for visitors to Zagreb clubs. Over time, Martina and Davor developed a desire to create original music, and Filip, a sound engineer, and musician who shared their love for electronic music enters this story.
Indie, Bedroom pop
If you've ever wondered what the intersection between bedroom pop, Y2K indie rock and ex Yugoslav 80s music sounds like, the answer is Fran Vasilić.
Pop, Hip-hop, Trap
z++ is one of the most promising names on the Croatian music scene, and since it appeared, it has only had hits.
Pop, Dream pop, Synth-pop
Luul is a Croatian indie music project led by musician Ivan Lulić, emerging from a shift toward a more personal and introspective solo expression. Originally conceived after the end of his previous band, Luul began as an instrumental project before evolving into a fully realized songwriting outlet shaped by autobiographical themes and emotional storytelling.
Pop
Ivana Kindl is one of Croatia’s most highly rated vocals. She has a long list of awards and accomplishments to her credit; almost every single song she has released in her 20 years in the music business has become an instant radio hit.
Pop
Whisper Scream is an anonymous art-pop project dedicated to bringing attention to important life issues that deserve greater conversation and awareness. The anonymous identity aims to bring all attention to the music and its message rather than the person creating it. With a male lead vocal and expressive female backing vocals, the project released its debut single, 'Lako je tako' in 2022, followed by 'Loop' in 2023.
Alternative, Acoustic, Singer-songwriter
MAR (Marina Elezovic) is a singer-songwriter whose music lives in the space between honesty and nostalgia. Blending guitar folk and blues melodies with raw emotional storytelling, MAR’s sound captures the feeling of late-night drives, chilled times with your best friends, close to dusk, and the times alone when you feel most yourself.
