Rock, Noise, Post-punk
Brujači are a Zagreb-based band formed in the 1990s, known for their unique blend of danceable rhythms, buzzing bass lines and sharp, syncopated guitar parts. Their style, often described as “Hard Disco,” mixes noise-influenced roots with a clear, modern sound that stays energetic, playful and free of pretension.
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.
Hip-hop, Rap
Vojko V is a Croatian rapper and producer from Split. He first became known as a member of the groups Dječaci and Kiša Metaka, where he stood out for his clever, direct, and humorous lyrics.
Pop, Electronic, Disco
Ki Klop is a disco-pop band from Zagreb, Croatia, known for their dance-oriented, modern indie pop sound with elements of electro disco and soft rock. Their energetic shows combine strong rhythm sections, danceable grooves and engaging vocal delivery, making them a notable presence within the alternative and club scene.
Indie, Bedroom pop
If you've ever wondered what the intersection between bedroom pop, Y2K indie rock and ex Yugoslav 80s music sounds like, the answer is Fran Vasilić.
Hip-hop
Croatian American hip-hop artist IFEEL creates music to give voice to the voiceless - animals. With his debut album "ANIMAL IN ME" in 2012, IFEEL was the first rapper to bring an entire album focused on animal rights issues to the world of hip-hop
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.
Hip-hop, Rap
Bolesna Braća is a legendary Croatian hip-hop group from Zagreb, known for their humor, sharp lyrics, and unique style that mixes rap, funk, and satire. Known for their entertaining live shows and playful approach to hip-hop, they’ve remained active for decades, influencing new generations of artists while keeping their trademark humor and old-school energy alive.
Hip-hop, Rap
The Beat Fleet (TBF) is a Croatian hip-hop and rap rock band formed in Split in 1990. Known for blending rap with live instrumentation, the group pioneered a distinctive sound that fuses hip-hop, funk, rock, reggae, and electronic influences.
Trap
Peki is a Croatian rapper, songwriter and producer from Drniš. Peki has collaborated with several prominent names from the regional hip-hop scene, including Grše, Hiljson Mandela and Vojko V, and quickly became one of the most recognizable young artists of the Croatian trap wave.
Hip-hop, Rap
Elemental is a band whose musical foundation lies in rap, but it would be hard to classify them under a single genre. Their diverse musical vision includes traces of various styles, making their expression unique and original. The band is known for its sharp lyrics and intriguing instrumental arrangements, which together create the authentic Elemental sound. Elemental has never treated its music as a product, but rather as an artistic expression — a sincere and genuine approach that audiences across the region recognize and appreciate. Over the years, Elemental has performed in numerous cities across Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, North Macedonia, and Montenegro.
Doom, Groove Metal, Death Metal
Pop, Singer-songwriter
Dina Rizvić, also known as Deena Cole, is a Croatian musician, multi-instrumentalist, and composer from Labin. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music in Contemporary Writing and Production at age 21.
Pop, Electropop
Baby Babilon is a Zagreb-based music collective formed around two vocalists, Klara Fiolić and Mara Marasović, and multi-instrumentalist Fran Colnago, with a fluid lineup that brings together musicians from diverse backgrounds in performance, club culture, and art.
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.
Rock
Not just another rock band
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.
Jazz
Pavle Miljenović was born in Zagreb in 1982. He graduated from the Conservatory in Klagenfurt, Austria, in 2010, where he studied jazz guitar under Agostino Di Giorgio (New York, USA). As a composer and bandleader, he has released three jazz albums — Begin., Upper Structures and Arrival — for the label Croatia Records.
Post-rock, Noise, Shoegaze, Dream pop
A marvelous blend of shoegaze, post-rock, noise, and dream pop, Zagreb-based Tús Nua (Jordi Ilić and Jelena Božić) has been one of the most talked-about bands on the Croatian and regional alternative scene.
Rock, Blues
Voodoo Ramble is a Croatian blues-rock band founded in 2010 by guitarist, singer, and songwriter Boris Dugi-Novacki – Zamba. From their early days, the band moved naturally between blues and rock, building a strong reputation through energetic performances at biker gatherings, blues festivals, and club shows across the region.
Rock, Progressive, Psychedelic
Experimental
Marinada is an experimental pop band from Rijeka, Croatia, originally formed in 2003 as the authorial project of musician Marin Alvir. Throughout more than two decades of activity, Marinada has remained a highly prolific project, releasing numerous albums and continuously exploring new sonic ideas while performing on the regional club and alternative music circuit.
Rock, Punk, Metal, Heavy
EoT is alter punk rock heavy band from Karlovac/Croatia formed in 2015. In a very short period of time in the line up: Maja Kolarić (vocals / bass guitar), Boris Kolarić (guitar / vocals) and Goran Glavač (drums /vocals) gained popularity throughout the region with numerous energetic performances
Alternative, Garage Rock, Surf Rock
LHD is a Croatian instrumental rock trio formed in Sisak by three veteran musicians: Lada Furlan Zaborac (bass), Hrvoje Zaborac (drums), and Dinko Tomljanović (guitar). The band was created after the dissolution of the internationally acclaimed surf rock group The Bambi Molesters, in which all three members had previously played, continuing their long-standing collaboration under a new name.
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.
Rock, Folk, World Music
Gustafi are an Istrian band formed in 1980 in Vodnjan (near Pula), blending alternative rock with traditional Istrian folk influences. From early underground beginnings and standout performances across former Yugoslavia, they quickly gained cult status, even sharing stages with acts like Laibach.
Pop, Rock
Matija Cvek is a Croatian singer and songwriter known for his emotive pop and pop-rock music. His music blends heartfelt lyrics with pop, pop-funk and groove elements, and he is known for his expressive vocal style and engaging live performances.
