ŽEN
Audio-visual, Progressive, Indie, Post-rock
The audio-visual all-female collective ŽEN started in 2010 in Zagreb where they’ve found their creative
home at the AKC Medika squat.
NEGATIVE SLUG
Noise, Metal, Doom
Negative Slug is a noise sludge/stoner/doom metal band from Zagreb, formed in 2015. Their music draws inspiration from what they describe as the “beautifully messed-up” reality of Croatia, shaped by the members’ different musical backgrounds and a shared focus on intensity, weight, and atmosphere.
MIKI SOLUS
Indie, Alternative, Singer-songwriter
Miki Solus is a Croatian singer‑songwriter and multi‑genre musician from Zagreb, known for his unique blend of pop, jazz, chanson, rap, and satirical storytelling. His music is characterized by playful, absurd, and often humorous lyrics that mix everyday themes with pop culture references and unconventional twists.
ZORAN ČALIĆ BAND
Rock, Psychedelic
Zoran Čalić is a legendary figure in Croatian and regional rock’n’roll, best known as the former guitarist and songwriter for the cult band Majke. After decades of shaping the sound of the local rock scene, he embarked on a solo journey with his newly formed project, Zoran Čalić Band.
ORIDANO GYPSY JAZZ BAND
Jazz, Gypsy Jazz
Oridano Gypsy Jazz Band is a band that does everything from performance to performance to satisfy the (demanding) jazz audience of Croatia and abroad. In this endeavor, they always use tried and tested methods, some of which are charm, sophistication, and virtuosity.
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.
ANA MOOR
Pop, Electropop
Ana Moor is a pop and electropop singer-songwriter from Koprivnica, Croatia. Her music blends modern electronic production with emotive vocals and introspective lyrics, creating a sound that connects with both local and international audiences.
MERITAS
Pop
Meritas is a Croatian duo formed in 1996 in Zagreb, created by vocalists and songwriters Meri Jaman and Anita Valo. Their work is marked by thoughtful lyrics, warm harmonies, and an artistic depth that resonates with multiple generations of fans throughout the region.
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.
VOADO
Pop, Rock, Indie, Acoustic, Looper
VOADO is an acoustic looper pop rock energetic indie solo act. Self-taught musician, and composer. A minimalist, a plant, a Nomad.
J.R. AUGUST
Indie, Alternative
J.R. is currently performing concerts with his band and choir, and for 2023 he has announced two studio albums, and one will be in the Croatian language.
PLASTIC KNIVES
Progressive, Electro rock
Plastic Knives are a Croatian electro-rock duo from Zagreb, formed by Damjan Vujaklija (guitar, electronics) and Nikola Babić (drums). Emerging on the scene in the mid-2010s, the project quickly gained attention for its bold fusion of experimental rock and electronic music.
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.
BONGORODICA
Noise, Avant-garde, Sludgecore
Born after history, Bongorodica desperately attempts to squeeze the last drops of originality and subversiveness from a type of music called grating at best, derivative at worst, and postmodern by default.
KANDŽIJA
Hip-hop, Rap
Kandžija is the stage name of Croatian rapper Stjepko Galović from Osijek, known for his sharp lyricism, humor, and socially aware storytelling. Emerging from the Slavonian hip-hop scene in the early 2000s, he built a signature style that blends hip-hop with elements of funk, rock, and alternative music.
SICK SHEETS
Rock, Jazz, Funk, Metal, Blues
Sick Sheets is a band that has existed for a little over three years, plays a different kind of psychedelic rock, and is not afraid to experiment with sound and style. Elements of rock, blues, classical, and metal can be heard in their music.
LELA KAPLOWITZ
Jazz, Singer-songwriter, Swing, Country
Lela Kaplowitz is a Croatian jazz vocalist known for her expressive voice and artistic approach that transforms everyday emotions into refined musical storytelling. She began singing professionally at the age of 16 and later studied vocal improvisation in Graz and New York with renowned jazz musicians such as Sheila Jordan, Jay Clayton, Barry Harris, and Mark Murphy.
