PEZNT
Electronic, House, Disco
Tomislav Pasanec (also known as PEZNT and Blacksoul) is a Croatian music producer, composer, DJ, and performer active since 1994. He is a key figure in the development of Croatia’s electronic and club music scene.
BRUNO MIČETIĆ
Jazz
Bruno Mičetić is a Croatian guitarist, composer and educator based in Rijeka, known for his versatility across jazz, rock and metal. Along with his jazz work, Mičetić leads the rock/metal band Keops, whose material he writes, and also pursues his jazz projects such as “Fat Manager” and “Beauty Of Your Soul".
INSOLATE
Electronic, Techno
A veritable powerhouse of the Croatian techno scene Insolate has been establishing a global presence as a DJ and producer for over 20 years delivering as both a label boss at Out Of Place and the creative force behind their electrifying TRAUM events.
KOOLADE
Hip-hop, Rap, Electronic, Funk
Koolade is a Croatian hip-hop, electronic, and urban music producer from Zagreb, active since the late 1990s. He is widely recognized as one of the key figures in establishing hip-hop as a mainstream genre in Croatia and the wider Balkan region through his work within the Blackout collective.
TV EYE
Rock, Garage Rock
TV EYE is a garage rock’n’roll band from Zagreb, formed in spring 2019. TV EYE is known for loud, tight, and highly energetic live performances, often compared to the feeling of “riding a motorcycle at high speed,” with stylistic references to Iggy & The Stooges and ZZ Top.
SVEMIRKO
Alternative, Synth-pop
Svemirko is a Croatian indie/synth-pop band founded in 2015, led by singer, songwriter, and producer Marko Vuković. The project is known for blending pop melodies with synth-driven production and elements of funk, disco, and indie rock.
VINKO ĆEMERAŠ & TALVI TUULI
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.
DUBRAVKO LAPAINE
World Music
Dubravko Lapaine is a Croatian-based didgeridoo musician and composer - one of the most revered didgeridoo performers in the world. He has been coherently developing new ways of playing and thus starting free sound chronicals of antidogmatic and authentic sound that defies easy genre categorization.
NOKTI
Rock, Noise
Noise rock quintet from Zagreb/Našice, Croatia since 2018. Nokti are more of an art collective than a band.
PANDA RHEI
Rock, Indie, Post-punk
Panda Rhei is a music project led by Ivan Kolar. What started as an intimate singer-songwriter outlet soon became a musically diverse project built patiently in and out of the studio.
BABY LASAGNA
Pop, Electronic, Metal
Baby Lasagna is the project of Croatian artist Marko Purisic. Single ‘Rim Tim Tagi Dim’ absolutely exploded in 2024, winning the Croatian ESC contest and going on to second place at the Eurovision contest in Sweden. New party track ‘Biggie Boom Boom’ is just out and the debut album slated for February 2025.
OCHI
Stoner, Grunge, Post-hardcore
Ochi (Croatian for eyes) are a post-hardcore / grunge band from Croatia, formed in 2020. Their music is a chaotic journey through a harsh blend of fear, resistance, decay and acceptance accompanied by sharp riffage, greasy bass lines and ripping encores.
KRIS
Electropop, Synth-pop
A young singer-songwriter from Belgrade, kris, is emerging on the regional scene. Her musical journey began with the support of Petar Wagner (Fantom), and she later continued collaborating with Croatian band pocket palma in the lead-up to her upcoming EP.
JURICA LEIKAUFF
Jazz
Jurica Leikauff is a Croatian musician from Požega whose long and varied career spans rock, pop-rock, jazz, and funk. He has performed with some of the biggest names in Croatian music, including Dino Dvornik (as a keyboardist for ten years until Dvornik’s death) and for two decades with the iconic band Prljavo kazalište.
TERMINATOR
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.
NIKA TURKOVIĆ
Pop
Nika Turković is a Croatian singer, songwriter and music producer. She first gained wide attention as a child when she represented Croatia at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2004 with the song “Hej mali”, placing third. Her music blends contemporary pop with electronic elements and emotive lyrics, making her one of Croatia’s prominent young pop artists today.
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.
STAMPEDO
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.
ACHACHAK
Rock, Stoner, Metal
Achachak (Achachak meaning “Spirit“, of Native American origin) is a Croatian stoner rock-metal band from Vučipolje, Croatia.The band still remains a mythical secret and occasionally a live treat for fans, carefully choosing where and when to play concerts. Information says that the band is preparing a fourth full-length record.
COTA G4
Hard Rock
Cota G4 is a Croatian rock band formed in 1998 in Daruvar, Croatia. The group plays hard rock and classic rock and has been active from its founding to the present.
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.
DETROIT GROOVE GANG
Rock, Funk, Garage Rock
Detroit Groove Gang is a band and collective, founded on December 28, 2016. Built on simplicity and as a reaction against the current rock scene and its polished production, the band creates music spontaneously, in the moment it is played.
IVAN JUDAŠ
Meditation music, Relaxing music
Ivan Judaš is a Croatian handpan musician and educator from Nedelišće, Međimurje. He is recognised as the first and currently only person in Croatia officially teaching the handpan, focusing his work on music creation, ecology, expanding the handpan community, charity, and education.
WEKINGZ
Techno, Tech House
Wekingz is a Croatian DJ and producer, who comes from Sinj, and has been actively involved in DJing since 2010. Through his DJ career, he performs in many current clubs and events throughout Croatia that promote electronic music, but also in Europe (Switzerland, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Russia, Czech Republic).
TIBOR
Hip-hop, Rap
Tibor is a Croatian hip-hop artist and MC from Zagreb, known for releasing a very high volume of music compared to most rappers on the Croatian scene. Over many years, he has put out numerous personal projects and worked with groups such as Represija, TDKM and K.R.A.S.T., building a reputation for constant output.
JONATHAN
Rock, Indie, Alternative
Jonathan is a five-member indie rock band from Rijeka, Croatia, formed in 2011. Emerging from diverse musical backgrounds, they quickly discovered a unique chemistry, naming the band as a metaphorical single entity blending all their traits.
