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.
Hip-hop
litl itali are an experimental hip-hop / alt-pop duo from Zagreb. Members are Vatroslav (beats, production) and polusvećenik (“half-priest” – lyrics, vocals), both known on the regional scene from bands such as SEINE and Nemeček.
Rock, Folk, Acoustic, Psychedelic
Rock, Jazz, Electronica, Fusion
Pop, Rock
Over two decades of activity, Vatra have released several successful albums, won numerous awards, and continuously evolved their sound while remaining true to their recognizable style. Known for strong live performances and relatable lyrics, they remain one of Zagreb’s most enduring and popular modern rock bands.
Pop, Rock
Their music blends retro-pop rock textures with modern sensibilities, drawing inspiration from 60s-80s pop and rock, while adding a fresh contemporary edge.
Pop
Nikolina Kovačević, known artistically as N I K O L I N A, is a Croatian singer‑songwriter and emerging solo artist with a rich musical background. Currently, she is focused on the Croatian music scene and continues developing her sound, believing that artistic evolution is a lifelong journey
Country
Crooks & Straights from Rijeka, Croatia, were founded in October 1999. An American Internet music magazine titled “Saving Country Music”, singled out “Crooks & Straights” as one of Europe’s ten coolest country bands.
Pop, Singer-songwriter, Ballade
Gentleman is a versatile musician of deep sensibility, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. His songs are difficult to reduce to one dominant genre, they vary in genre depending on the atmosphere and character of the text, from ballads to energetic rock segments with expressive vocal sections
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.
Hardcore, Punk
.upset is a hardcore band from Zabok, Croatia, formed over twenty years ago in the drummer’s garage to bring new energy to the local underground scene. Over the years, the band has released two demos and several albums: Opiate for the Masses (2010), Slaves of the New World (2014), Dark Times (2016), Tied to Our Screens (2020), and Passing the Torch (2021).
Hardcore, Punk, Deathcore
Namet is a heavy band from Zagreb, Croatia, formed in 2015. They play a mix of crust punk, hardcore and extreme metal‑influenced music with vocals often delivered in Croatian, channeling themes of anger, societal critique and frustration.
Pop, Indie, Alternative
Barbara Munjas is a musician that has been present on the Croatian music scene since her high school days. With her debut album "Right place & right time", she draws attention with numerous excellent reviews.
Alternative, Instrumental
Coco Mosquito is a Croatian author, guitarist, producer and the leader of the cult band Jinx. After decades of work within the band, he entered a solo phase under the name Coco Mosquito, using it as a space for more direct and personal musical expression.
Art-punk
How Yes No is a post-punk, art-punk, wave power trio from Zagreb, Croatia. Their songs, short, chaotic, and straight to the point are reminiscent of MinuteMan and Big Boys.
Rock, Indie, Americana
My Buddy Moose are an indie-americana/rock band from Rijeka, Croatia, formed in 2004 and active ever since. They began with demos in the early 2000s and have since released several albums, building a reputation as one of the best “small” bands in the region.
Jazz
Vedran Ružić is a Croatian visual artist and jazz musician known for integrating music and visual art. Ružić has performed with prominent Croatian musicians and released several original jazz albums.
Hip-hop, Funk, Soul
Reper iz sobe is a funk, neosoul, hiphop band based in Zagreb, Croatia. Lazy dalmatian rap vocals, funky guitars, jazzy keys and groovy rhythm section is what you can hear from these guys.
