BRANKO GALOIĆ
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.
COTA G4
Hard Rock
Cota G4 is a Croatian rock band formed in 1998 in Daruvar, Croatia. The group plays hard rock and classic rock and has been active from its founding to the present.
SONGKILLERS
Pop, Funk, Soul
Songkillers are a Croatian funk/pop band founded in the early 1990s in Zagreb, led by frontman Željko Banić. The band originally emerged from live jam sessions at the Saloon club, performing cover versions before developing into an авторski project.
BURKY
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.
MY BUDDY MOOSE
Rock, Indie, Americana
My Buddy Moose are an indie-americana/rock band from Rijeka, Croatia, formed in 2004 and active ever since. They began with demos in the early 2000s and have since released several albums, building a reputation as one of the best “small” bands in the region.
BRKOVI
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.
NELA
Pop
Nela Đinđić is a Croatian singer and songwriter known for her expressive voice and genuine approach to music. She first gained public recognition through her participation in The Voice Hrvatska, where she impressed audiences with her vocal abilities and emotional performances.
STOKA
Hip-hop, Rap
Stoka (real name Marin Ivanović) is a Croatian rapper from Zagreb and one of the key figures of the country’s early hip-hop scene. Rising to prominence in the late 1990s as part of the influential duo Nered & Stoka, he helped shape the foundations of Croatian rap with a raw, street-oriented sound.
MRZIMTELUKA
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.
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Rock, Alternative, Noise
### (pronounced by hitting a random object three times) is a band best described by instrumental guitar noise, feedback and pulsating lights and rhythms. Notorious in the Balkan underground for their DIY approach while avoiding an ordinary course of things.
KOJOTI
Rock
Kojoti are a Croatian rock band formed in Zagreb in the early 1990s, widely regarded as one of the defining acts of the Croatian rock scene of that decade. Kojoti emerged during a period of major social change and quickly gained recognition for their raw, energetic sound that blends alternative rock, garage rock, and hard rock influences.
TV EYE
Rock, Garage Rock
TV EYE is a garage rock’n’roll band from Zagreb, formed in spring 2019. TV EYE is known for loud, tight, and highly energetic live performances, often compared to the feeling of “riding a motorcycle at high speed,” with stylistic references to Iggy & The Stooges and ZZ Top.
YUNG BUDE
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.
MARISOL
Pop, Indie, Alternative
Marisol is a Croatian songwriting duo that emerged on the local music scene in 2020 with their debut single “Kontrol frik.” The duo describes their style as “mango pop,” blending acoustic guitars and vocals with retro-influenced electronic elements and Mediterranean atmospheres.
LIKA KOLORADO
Pop, Rock, Indie
Lika Kolorado is a Croatian indie rock band formed in 2017, known for their emotional and introspective music. They gained early recognition by winning the 21st Ha|Ge|eF Festival and with their debut album Smiješ zaurlat (2018).
AKLEA NEON
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.
BALKAN ZOO & NINA ĆORIĆ
World Music, Ethno, Flamenco, Gypsy
Balkan Zoo is a band of bassist and composer Mario Rašić. New album "Recycle" brings traditional Roma songs transformed into a progressive world music expression thanks to top musicians, arrangements, and vocal soloist, flamenco singer Nina Ćorić.
JELENA RADAN
Pop, Fado
Jelena Radan is a Croatian singer and songwriter known for her versatile pop and fado music. She gained recognition with her hit “Leti do snova” and has released several albums, including Nije kraj (2003), Novi dan (2006), and the multilingual Voyage (2013), which earned her multiple Porin Awards and nominations.
GORAN BARE & MAJKE
Rock
Majke are a cult Croatian rock band formed in 1984 in Vinkovci, known for their raw, emotional sound blending rock and roll, blues rock, hard rock, and garage rock. Led by charismatic frontman Goran Bare, the band became one of the most influential acts to emerge from Croatia’s alternative rock scene.
IVAN JUDAŠ
Meditation music, Relaxing music
Ivan Judaš is a Croatian handpan musician and educator from Nedelišće, Međimurje. He is recognised as the first and currently only person in Croatia officially teaching the handpan, focusing his work on music creation, ecology, expanding the handpan community, charity, and education.
IVANA KINDL
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.
THE STRANGE
Alternative, Americana, Soul
The Strange are a Croatian-international rock band originally formed in 2004 as a collaboration between the acclaimed Croatian surf-rock band The Bambi Molesters and American singer-songwriter Chris Eckman of The Walkabouts. The group has earned recognition beyond Croatia, winning awards and support aimed at promoting domestic music internationally and performing at major venues and festivals.
