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.
Pop, Rock
Stampedo is a Croatian band founded in 1995, known for its eclectic, cabaret-inspired sound that blends rock, pop, and a wide range of global influences. Led by vocalist Ivanka Mazurkijević, the band combines genres such as mambo, swing, samba, tango, ska, and chanson into a vibrant, theatrical musical expression.
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.
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.
Alternative, Punk, Bedroom pop
Hip-hop, Funk, Soul
Reper iz sobe is a funk, neosoul, hiphop band based in Zagreb, Croatia. Lazy dalmatian rap vocals, funky guitars, jazzy keys and groovy rhythm section is what you can hear from these guys.
World Music, Fusion, Instrumental, Surf Rock
Doringo is an instrumental rock group from Zagreb known for a sound that blends rock, jazz and world music. Doringo has performed at various venues and events, and their evolving lineup and stylistic range position them as an original presence on Croatia’s instrumental and progressive music scene.
Hardcore, Punk, Deathcore
Namet is a heavy band from Zagreb, Croatia, formed in 2015. They play a mix of crust punk, hardcore and extreme metal‑influenced music with vocals often delivered in Croatian, channeling themes of anger, societal critique and frustration.
Pop, Indie, Alternative
Bad Daughter is a new music project by Dunja Ercegović, who has been present on the Croatian music scene since 2013 under the pseudonym Lovely Quinces. With the Bad Daughter project, she opened a new chapter in her career and immediately raised the bar high again on the domestic music scene.
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.
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.
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.
Pop
Nikita Ivošević (Rijeka, October 30, 1969), Croatian singer and actress Nikita, was born in Rijeka. She has released 11 solo albums, recorded music videos, and participated in over 20 festivals. She had over 1000 solo concerts.
Noise, Experimental, Post-punk
Moskau is a Croatian experimental rock and art-core collective formed by a core group of friends originally from Koprivnica and Zagreb, known for their blend of post-punk, noise and avant-rock influences.
Pop, Rock, Electronic
Virtual band Nyoog exists since the summer of 2021, and the basic creative concept is that it is not tied to a certain genre of music, authors, producers, or performers.
Rock, Stoner, Groove Metal
She Loves Pablo, a groove rock band from Zagreb has been one of the pillars of the domestic alternative scene for almost 15 years, and with wild performances, they are increasingly proving that they are destined for the big world stages with their career steps
Hip-hop, Rap
Khan is a Zagreb-based rapper active on the scene for over 20 years. He started out in Dubrava, where he helped shape the early local hip-hop scene, building his skills through battle rap and freestyle.
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.
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.
Pop, Indie, Acoustic
Zvonimir Varga is a Zagreb-based indie/folk singer-songwriter who began devoting himself seriously to music after turning thirty. His songs are praised for their sincerity, emotional depth and introspective lyricism, often combining folk, acoustic and indie pop elements.
World Music
Afion is a Croatian-Macedonian band inspired by traditional music from Croatia, Bosnia, and Macedonia, which they play in their own and original interpretations and compositions, expressing the widest range of human experiences, from sadness and longing to happiness and exhilaration.
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.
Pop, Rock, Funk
Terminator is a rock group from Zagreb, Croatia. From their beginning in 2017. Until now the band toured with the Foo Fighters, performed with Jack White, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Depeche mode, and had a gig one Saturday in a big club in Zagreb. Actually, those are the things the band is dreaming about, hoping it will all come true someday.
Electronic
Saša Rajković (Zarkoff, Sumerian Fleet, FFFC, NeuGrau, Motion To Strike, etc.) is a music producer from Croatia. Since 2003, he has mostly released electronic music, with occasional forays into post-punk.
Electronic
Minimalist is a Croatian DJ and electronic music performer from Osijek whose musical journey began in 2012 with an interest in EDM and bass-heavy styles. He started experimenting with dubstep and later drum & bass, driven by a desire to create something different from what he was hearing locally.
