BALTAZAR

Rock
Baltazar is a hard rock and alternative band from Istria, Croatia, founded in 2005 by Tonči “Hus” Horvat and Leo Anđelković. What began as a creative partnership between two musicians with a shared passion for honest, emotionally charged rock quickly evolved into one of the most authentic bands on the Croatian alternative scene.

BUNTAI

Trap
Buntai is a contemporary hip-hop collective from Zagreb, Croatia, known for combining modern production and sharp lyrics with strong live performances. Buntai stands out as one of the fresh voices in Croatian hip-hop, combining modern beats, authentic storytelling and strong performance style.

EIKONOISE

Electronic, Jazz, World Music, Experimental
Eikonoise was created in 2014 as a multimedia project, founded by an artist, academic painter, producer, and composer Bojan Miljančić. In 2019, he released his album Immanens, the conceptual title of a debut album by the project Eikonoise.

ZEMBO LATIFA

Hip-hop, Trap, R&B
Zembo Latifa is a Croatian hip-hop and trap artist known for his distinctive blend of introspective lyricism, melodic delivery, and modern production.

IVNA JI

Electronic
Ivna Ji is a Croatian DJ, producer and promoter active on the electronic music scene for many years. She is known for her contribution to the local club culture, both behind the decks and through her involvement in community-driven initiatives.

PETAR DUNDOV

Electronic, Techno
Petar Dundov makes intelligent electronic music that breaks boundaries, moves feet and twists minds. He is without a doubt one of the most inspiring, original and daring producers in electronica.

MARISOL

Pop, Indie, Alternative
Marisol is a Croatian songwriting duo that emerged on the local music scene in 2020 with their debut single “Kontrol frik.” The duo describes their style as “mango pop,” blending acoustic guitars and vocals with retro-influenced electronic elements and Mediterranean atmospheres.

ACID HAGS

Rock, psychedelic
Acid Hags is an instrumental trio from Croatia formed in 2016, known for their fusion of progressive rock, psychedelia, and stoner-inspired heaviness. The band features Aleksandar Vrhovec on guitar and synth, Borna Ilić on bass, and Relja Kekez on drums. Their sound is marked by complex rhythms, atmospheric textures, and bold experimentation that defies genre boundaries.

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.

RUBRIK

Alternative, Garage Rock

PHANERON

Grunge
Phaneron is hugely influenced by 90’ grunge era and the modern progressive and alternative scenes. In 2021 Phaneron went once again to the studio to record a new album called “Sfinga” with ten new songs and deep influence by modern progressive metal bands with various rhythm combinations that are distanced from classical rock form.

DENIS RAZZ

Jazz
Denis Razumović Razz is a Croatian jazz musician from Rijeka, best known as an alto-saxophonist, composer and long-time presence on the Croatian jazz scene. He started out as a self-taught musician and, despite working various non-musical jobs early on, remained committed to jazz and the bebop tradition throughout his career.

PAUL THE WALRUS

Pop, Rock, Indie
Paul The Walrus is a recording project made by Borna Mijolović who records, writes, produces, and performs the music.

BAKS

Trap
Baks is one of the fastest-rising names in the domestic trap scene. He launched his musical career in 2020 with his debut album Izgubljen u novom svijetu.

MASSIMO SAVAGE

Hip-hop, Rap
Massimo Savage is a young Croatian rapper from Osijek who has quickly gained recognition on the local trap scene. His style is defined by a humorous, ironic attitude, which has helped him build a distinctive image within the regional hip-hop community.

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Rock, Alternative, Noise
### (pronounced by hitting a random object three times) is a band best described by instrumental guitar noise, feedback and pulsating lights and rhythms. Notorious in the Balkan underground for their DIY approach while avoiding an ordinary course of things.

COLD SNAP

Metalcore, Nu Metal, Groove Metal
Cold Snap is a Croatian metal band from Varaždin, active since the early 2000s. Their sound is rooted in modern metal, combining heavy riffs, groove, melody and aggressive vocals, with influences ranging from alternative and groove metal to metalcore.

NOLA

Pop, Rock
Nola is a Croatian pop-rock band from Pula, Croatia. Known for melodic, heartfelt songwriting and a blend of pop and rock elements, Nola remains a respected and enduring act in Croatian music.