Electronic, Hyperpop
Pi is the experimental pop project of Croatian artist Ivana Picek, who adopted the alias in 2017 as part of a radical artistic transformation. Moving away from her earlier singer-songwriter roots, she developed a distinctive sonic identity that merges electronic pop, avant-garde textures, and conceptual storytelling.
Rock, Alternative, Garage Rock
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.
Rock, Disco
Described as “a new sound for our scene,” Benston upends expectations with its playful cosmic aesthetic and solid musical craftsmanship. The project invites listeners on a journey where afro grooves meet post-punk attitude and dance-floor energy.
Hip-hop, Rap
Burky is a veteran rapper from Zagreb, Croatia, who began his hip-hop journey in 1993. Known for his strong flow, local pride (especially for Zagreb), and dedication to the culture, Burky remains a respected voice in the regional rap community.
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.
Rock, Acoustic, Chanson
Branko Galoić is a Croatian singer-songwriter, composer, and guitarist. Self-taught, he began his musical journey with the guitar and has released multiple albums blending Balkan, Sevdah, jazz, and world music influences.
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.
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.
Hardcore, Punk
Nailed In is a hardcore punk band from Zagreb, Croatia, known for their aggressive, fast-paced style rooted in classic 1980s East Coast hardcore influences. They draw inspiration from the loud, raw sound of early hardcore scenes such as Boston, New York, New Jersey and Washington D.C.
Rock, Alt-rock
Grim Burns (Ante Cinotti) will lead you on a journey of fusion of many musical genres such as classic rock, hard rock, alternative rock, and pop rock
Punk, World Music
Cinkuši is a Croatian ethno-folk band, founded in the mid-1990s, known for blending Kajkavian folk traditions from Međimurje, Prigorje, and Zagorje with rock energy and modern sounds.
Pop, Indie, Alternative
Willow Avenue is a rock trio from Zagreb’s Vrbik neighbourhood, made up of Mary May (vocals), Jack de Shaw (Jack de Shaw) and Ante Perković. They came together during the first COVID-19 lockdown, turning apartment jam sessions into a full band.
Rock, Garage Rock
With roots in Zagreb and a sound that nods both to 60s-70s rock and modern garage revival, Borben Dallas & His Filipino Cupids carve out a distinctive space in the Croatian rock underground.
Post-rock, Alternative, Noise
Diskodelija is a four-member band from Šibenik, Croatia, known for their energetic and experimental sound that blends post-rock, punk, and noise. Known for tight chemistry and a fearless approach to sound, Diskodelija continues to push boundaries, delivering raw, energetic music that blends post-rock, punk, and noise.
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.
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.
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.
Pop, Rock
Pavel is a Croatian pop and rock band from Zagreb formed in 2007 by singer and songwriter Aljoša Šerić, originally conceived as his solo project after his work with the band Ramirez. Over time, Pavel became one of the most recognizable contemporary pop acts in Croatia, known for melodic songwriting, emotional lyrics and arrangements that combine acoustic pop with elements of rock and orchestral instrumentation.
Pop, Rock, Indie
Mel Camino are an indie rock/pop-rock band from Velika Gorica, Croatia, formed in 2006. They’ve been active for more than a decade, building a catalogue that blends melodic rock with alternative and pop influences while evolving stylistically over time.
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.
Rock, Alternative
Moxie 8 is an alternative rock band from Zagreb, Croatia, formed in early 2020. Their sound is rooted in rock with melodic and rhythmic strength, using multiple guitar voices to create texture and interest.
