FILIP RUDAN
Pop
Filip Rudan is one of the most promising young Croatian musicians. He came in fifth place and was the crowd’s favorite at Dora (the Croatian Eurovision selection) in 2021, where he performed his debut single "Blind".
MIRNA ŠKRGATIĆ
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.
ONE STEP AWAY
Rock, Punk, Garage
One Step Away (often abbreviated as OSA) is a Croatian punk rock band formed in 2000. Emerging from the underground punk scene, One Step Away released their debut album V šumi drjeva falidu in 2005 in a DIY (do-it-yourself) fashion, quickly gaining attention within the regional punk community.
Z++
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.
EGOLESS
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.
WILLOW AVENUE
Pop, Indie, Alternative
Willow Avenue is a rock trio from Zagreb’s Vrbik neighbourhood, made up of Mary May (vocals), Jack de Shaw (Jack de Shaw) and Ante Perković. They came together during the first COVID-19 lockdown, turning apartment jam sessions into a full band.
MORAINES
Instrumental, Math rock, Post-hardcore
Formed in 2007, Initially combining doom metal and post-rock influences, Moraines became the pioneers of post-metal genre in Croatia. Gradually shifted their sound toward instrumental post-hardcore and math rock.
ZAGUŠLJIVI DIM
Rock, Psychedelic, Krautrock
The Čakovec-based trio Zagušljivi dim (“The Suffocating Smoke”) finds inspiration in the worlds around and within us. Their music is a mantra-like musical journey, aimed at exploring the wondrous, the eerie, the unknown, and the mysterious.
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).
LEUT MAGNETIK
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.
MAMUT
Rock, Alternative, Metal
Mamut is an alternative metal band from Rijeka, formed in 2017 by vocalist and guitarist Ivo Jurčić. Emerging from a period of experimentation and lineup changes, the band developed a distinctive sound that blends modern metal with elements of alternative, groove, and socially charged lyricism.
LEON BRENKO
Jazz
Jazz pianist and composer Leon Brenko was born in 1981 in Rijeka. Over the years, he has performed at numerous festivals and collaborated with renowned Croatian jazz musicians and international artists, including legendary American trumpeter Eddie Henderson, American vocalist Sharon Clark, and Finnish saxophonist Timo Lassy.
CLONE AGE
Pop, Rock, Alternative
Clone Age is a Croatian rock band from Čakovec, known for energetic live shows and a mix of rock, alternative, and pop. With albums like FUSE and performances at festivals such as INmusic, they’ve built a reputation for consistent creativity despite lineup changes.
PRAZNA LEPINJA
Rock
Prazna Lepinja is a band that entered the Zagreb music scene back in 2008. After initially gaining recognition through the demo scene, they solidified their lineup and began performing more widely.
PARAF
Punk, Post-punk, New wave
Paraf is a pioneering Croatian punk rock band formed in 1976 in Rijeka, widely recognized as one of the earliest and most influential punk groups in the region. Paraf’s influence extends beyond their recordings: they helped lay the foundation for the punk and alternative scenes in Croatia and neighboring countries, and their name remains synonymous with the origins of punk music in the former Yugoslavia.
SERPENTSLAIN
Death Metal, Black Metal
Serpentslain is a Croatian melodic death metal band from Zadar, active since 2008. Known for combining aggressive riffing, fast-paced rhythms, and melodic structures, their sound draws on classic old-school metal influences while maintaining a modern edge.
ELSEA
Pop, Alternative
ElSea is a young singer, songwriter, and dancer originally from Pula, Croatia, currently based in Amsterdam. Her work blends music and movement, with a strong focus on original songs presented through intimate acoustic and dance-led performances.
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.
MATEJ MILOŠEV
Pop, Rock
Matej Milošev is a Croatian violoncellist, composer and songwriter from Zagreb. Milošev has enriched the sound of many Croatian artists as a cellist and collaborator on studio recordings and live performances with names across the local music scene.
MRAVE BROJIM
Indie, Alternative, Psychedelic
Mrave brojim is a rock band from Rijeka, Croatia, formed in 2018 by Zoran Klasić Klas, a former long-time member of the bands Grč and Let 3. Their music blends elements of alternative, indie and psychedelic rock, and the band is known for their sound and visual performances that draw listeners into surreal, expressive sonic spaces.
ETHER
Folk, World Music, Ethno
Ether is the solo project of Croatian singer-songwriter Nikol Ćaćić, known for her emotionally driven and intuitive approach to music. With a strong focus on authenticity and creative freedom, Ether stands out as a distinctive voice on the contemporary Croatian scene.
MUNCHMEN
Pop, Rock, Funk, Grunge
Coming from Zagreb, Croatia, Munchmen is a psychedelic funk rock band. A band that's always in search of new sounds and styles, taking every opportunity to step out of our comfort zone and share our music and love with everyone. Stay tuned.
JAPANSKI PREMIJERI
Rock, Jazz, Electronica, Fusion
Japanski Premijeri are an experimental music collective from Rijeka, active since 2010, known for their eclectic and genre-blending sound. Their music merges elements of jazz, electronic, rock, and ambient into playful, atmospheric compositions that prioritize creativity over commercial appeal.
PONOR
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.
LEFT TO STARVE
Doom, Sludge
Founded in 2013 in the city of Karlovac, Left to Starve embraced the ethos of the DIY punk community while blending aggression of dark hardcore and heaviness of sludge metal resulting in a couple of releases.
