Electronic, Experimental
Producer and musician Ivona Eterović, artistic name tonota, began her musical journey in the electronic rap duo Playground Hustle, after which she started working independently, expanding the genre boundaries of her musical expression.
Rock, Alternative
The Black Room is a rock band from Rijeka formed in 2014, and two years later their debut album "In This Town Lies A City" was released and critically acclaimed by both audience and critics alike.
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.
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.
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.
Jazz
B’s FUNstallation is a Zagreb-based jazz ensemble formed in spring 2012 by trumpeter Zvonimir Bajević. The group brings together six accomplished musicians from the younger-to-mid Croatian jazz generation—including saxophonist Mario Bočić, keyboardist Luka Žužić, guitarist Davor Doležal, bassist Goran Rukavina, and drummer Borko Rupena—who had already made their marks through work in major jazz orchestras and ensembles.
Pop, Rock
Influenced by artists such as Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder, Vinko brings a raw, heartfelt quality to his music, balancing power and vulnerability. Continuing to evolve as a performer and songwriter, he remains one of the most authentic and expressive new artists on the regional rock scene.
Electronica, Techno, Livetronica
ABOP (short for After is Better than the Party) are an acclaimed Croatian live electronic band inspired by acid house, techno, electro, and other early dance music genres. Unlike most electronic acts, ABOP perform entirely live — two drummers, Ivan Levačić and Ivan Vodopijeć, share one drum kit, creating a powerful rhythmic core supported by Erol Zejnilović on bass, Ivan Božanić on digital synths, and Bogumil Kulaga on analog synths.
Pop, Alternative
Ida Prester rose to prominence as the founder and frontwoman of the band Lollobrigida, a project that evolved from a hobby into a defining part of her artistic identity. At the same time, she built a successful television career on Hrvatska radiotelevizija, hosting shows such as Briljanteen and many others, establishing herself as a recognizable media figure.
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.
Pop, Experimental, Art-disco
Rølø is a live attraction from Split, Croatia. This trio manages to sound like a full dance orchestra because of the use of effects and electronics. Their live concerts are an explosion of fun and dance.
Electronic, Ethno, Drum & Bass, Dubstep
LoM is a three-member band from Koprivnica founded in 2020. By combining various genres - rock, electronics, drum and bass, and ethno - they create their own specific musical expression.
Pop
Over the years, Vanna has evolved her style from dance-pop to pop-rock, R&B and ballads, maintaining relevance and artistic growth. Her 2019 album Izmiješane boje reached #1 on Croatia’s charts. Known for her powerful vocals, catchy melodies and long-standing presence in Croatian music, Vanna remains one of the country’s most celebrated female artists.
Hip-hop, Rap
KUKU$ is a Croatian trap collective and music group formed in Zagreb in 2012. The core members are Hiljson Mandela, Goca R.I.P., and Iso Miki, who have been central to the project since its early days. The group emerged from the early Zagreb trap scene and is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of the genre in Croatia and the wider region.
Indie, Funk, psychedelic, Hard Rock
TereT is a band from Zagreb founded in 2022. They combine musical genre elements of indie/funk/hard rock/psychedelic music to create a special new sound and their own musical identity.
Experimental, Free Jazz
CRI Orchestra is a contemporary Croatian ensemble founded by composer and double bassist Vedran Ružić. The orchestra brings together musicians from jazz, classical, and experimental backgrounds, focusing on original compositions that explore collective improvisation, structured freedom, and orchestral sound textures.
Pop
Tina Vukov is a Croatian pop singer. Tina has participated several times in the Dora festival, Croatia’s national selection for Eurovision, with notable songs like Il treno per Genova and Tata.
Pop
Albina proved herself a unique performer at the beginning of her career. Croatia's newest pop sensation and Eurovision 2021 entry was introduced to a wider audience in 2020 as a finalist in the third season of The Voice Croatia
Electronic, Techno
DJ Jock is a Croatian techno DJ and producer from Split, and one of the most active names on the regional electronic music scene. Known for his energetic sets and strong connection with the dancefloor, he has built his career through constant touring across Croatia and Europe, performing at major clubs and festivals.
Trap, Electronic, House
Podočnjaci are a band from Kutina who describe themselves as an electronic music group. Active since 2020, they have quickly become one of the more interesting names of the new generation on the Croatian music scene.
Hip-hop, Rap
Krešo Bengalka is a Croatian rapper from Split and a key figure of the regional hip-hop collective Kiša Metaka. Emerging from the Split rap scene in the early 2010s, he quickly gained recognition for his raw delivery, distinctive flow, and unapologetic lyrical style.
Folk, Metal, Slavic metal
On 05th August 2022, they unleashed the next musical beast with their brand-new album “Kreatura”, ready to hit the charts and the big stages.
Hip-hop, Funk
Vanja i Nešvil Funk is a Croatian hip-hop/funk collective from Osijek, formed around rapper/beatboxer Vanja Hrvoje Dražić and a group of musicians and vocalists. The band’s lineup has included bass, guitar, synthesizer, drums and multiple backing vocalists, reflecting an 8-member groove-oriented ensemble.
Pop
Miach is a Croatian singer and songwriter known for her fresh fusion of R&B, pop, trap and urban sounds. She rose to prominence on the Croatian music scene shortly after her debut in 2021, quickly becoming one of the most talked-about voices of her generation.
Electronic, House, Trance
Cortex Thrill are one of the pioneers of electronic music in Croatia from 1990. Since the early 90's, and for more than 3 decades, they have championed their sound across Europe, gaining the affection of a nation and amassing an army of fans.
Pop, Rock, Indie
Pseća Plaža is an audio-visual collective from Zagreb, formed in 2016 by a group of like-minded creatives aiming to create simple psychedelic music inspired by elements of the late 1960s global music scene.
Our music takes lots of inspiration from the groove and heavy metal, old-school rock, and hard rock, but we've also taken inspiration from more modern derivatives of rock and metal - to put it simply: interesting, energizing, and melodic riffs combined with rock lead and back vocals, crafting powerful, yet catchy songs - atmosphere and energy are key!
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.
Rock, Metal, Industrial
One Piece Puzzle is an influential rock/alternative band from Rijeka, Croatia, formed in 2001. Known for their raw energy, aggressive riffs and provocative live performances, the group quickly made a name for themselves on the Croatian alternative scene.
