JEBOTON ANSAMBL
Rock, Alternative, Acoustic
JeboTon Ansambl is a unique Zagreb-based music collective formed in 2011 as an acoustic street project within the broader JeboTon platform. Originally conceived as a temporary setup to promote bands from the collective, it organically evolved into a distinctive, large-scale performing group that now regularly appears on club and festival stages.
PROJEKT
Pop, Rock
Projekt is a pop-rock band from Rijeka that gained recognition with the release of their debut album “Zaustavi vrijeme”. Their sound blends radio-friendly pop-rock with intelligent, thoughtful, and occasionally provocative lyrics, driven by a strong rhythm section, melodic guitars, and expressive vocals.
KHAN
Hip-hop, Rap
Khan is a Zagreb-based rapper active on the scene for over 20 years. He started out in Dubrava, where he helped shape the early local hip-hop scene, building his skills through battle rap and freestyle.
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".
PARNEPAR
Post-punk, New wave, Garage Punk
Parnepar is a post-punk, new wave, garage punk trio from Zagreb, Croatia taking strong influences from the '70s and '80s postpunk & new wave music, especially from ex-yu(goslavian) bands.
DJ JOCK
Electronic, Techno
DJ Jock is a Croatian techno DJ and producer from Split, and one of the most active names on the regional electronic music scene. Known for his energetic sets and strong connection with the dancefloor, he has built his career through constant touring across Croatia and Europe, performing at major clubs and festivals.
BELUGA
Post-rock, Alternative
Beluga is an instrumental alternative trio from Zagreb, Croatia, formed in 2018. Together, they craft a distinctive sound that melds post-rock, stoner, grunge, and space-rock influences into rich, cinematic compositions.
VANILLAZ
Electronic, EDM
Vanillaz is a popular Croatian-Slovenian DJ and producer duo, consisting of Zagreb-based Marc Bucca (Marko Bucić) and Slovenian Spinne (Miha Pajk). Since meeting in 2009, they have built an international career, performing at major festivals like Tomorrowland and Ultra.
TONI STARESINIC
Electronic, Ambient
Toni Starešinić is a Croatian keyboardist, composer and producer best known as the founder of the band Chui. His work spans many musical worlds, from improvisation and jazz to rock, soul and electronic music, and he is regarded as one of the most original voices in the Croatian scene.
ALBINA
Pop
Albina proved herself a unique performer at the beginning of her career. Croatia's newest pop sensation and Eurovision 2021 entry was introduced to a wider audience in 2020 as a finalist in the third season of The Voice Croatia
CRI ORCHESTRA
Experimental, Free Jazz
CRI Orchestra is a contemporary Croatian ensemble founded by composer and double bassist Vedran Ružić. The orchestra brings together musicians from jazz, classical, and experimental backgrounds, focusing on original compositions that explore collective improvisation, structured freedom, and orchestral sound textures.
MEL CAMINO
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.
KEVLAR BIKINI
Rock, Punk, Post-punk
Kevlar Bikini is a Zagreb-based hardcore band that has evolved from a quartet into a trio. The band’s approach merges raw hardcore power with a refined sense of arrangement, resulting in a dynamic and engaging listening experience that stands out for both its force and musical precision.
EDO MAAJKA
Hip-hop, Rap
Edo Maajka is one of the most influential and critically acclaimed hip-hop artists in the Balkans. Emerging in the early 2000s, he brought a new level of authenticity and social realism to the regional rap scene, quickly gaining recognition with his debut album Slušaj mater (2002), considered a landmark release in Croatian hip-hop.
VIPERA
Rock
Vipera is a Zagreb-based rock’n’roll trio formed by experienced musicians from the Croatian underground scene. Described as a raw, “Motörhead-style” band, their sound combines high-energy rock’n’roll with influences from early heavy metal and punk attitude.
MAR
Alternative, Acoustic, Singer-songwriter
MAR (Marina Elezovic) is a singer-songwriter whose music lives in the space between honesty and nostalgia. Blending guitar folk and blues melodies with raw emotional storytelling, MAR’s sound captures the feeling of late-night drives, chilled times with your best friends, close to dusk, and the times alone when you feel most yourself.
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.
ĐUTKO I PLODOVI ZEMLJE
Synth-pop, Ethno
Đutko is the world's leading agro-pop expert, backed by the ultimate agro-pop machine "Plodovi zemlje".
ESSENCE
Progressive, Hardcore, Metal
Formed in 1998 ESSENCE is one of the longest-lasting bands in Croatia. Their music is a mixture of all sorts of styles from progressive metal and stoner sludge to punk hardcore and jazzy math.
ILIJA RUDMAN
Electronic
For the past 20 years, Ilija has been a leading force on the underground disco and house scene, both as a producer and as a thoughtful, eclectic DJ. Blending his passion for uncompromising analog sound with a deep love of boogie, his disco maxi singles evoke the spirit of classic labels such as Prelude Records, West End Records, and the late-era Salsoul Records.
MALADY LANE
Rock, Alternative, Grunge
Malady Lane is an alternative/post-grunge rock band from Zagreb, Croatia, active since around 2012. The band is part of the House of Pablo collective and is known for blending modern alternative sounds with influences from 90s Seattle rock.
LOS KOZMOS
Rock, Jazz, Instrumental
Shifting away from punk roots, the band embraced a more exploratory and improvisational approach, developing a sound that blends jazz fusion, math rock, ambient, pop, and experimental elements. Their music is entirely instrumental, focusing on complex arrangements, dynamic shifts, and textural depth rather than traditional song structures.
LELA KAPLOWITZ
Jazz, Singer-songwriter, Swing, Country
Lela Kaplowitz is a Croatian jazz vocalist known for her expressive voice and artistic approach that transforms everyday emotions into refined musical storytelling. She began singing professionally at the age of 16 and later studied vocal improvisation in Graz and New York with renowned jazz musicians such as Sheila Jordan, Jay Clayton, Barry Harris, and Mark Murphy.
RUŽNO PAČE
Trap, Punk, Hyperpop
Ružno Pače is a regional artist known for a distinctive blend of hyperpop, punk, and trap influences, creating a sound that resonates strongly with younger generations. His debut album Hentai, spid & emo pank! gained significant popularity and established himself as one of the more notable emerging names on the scene.
ISCHARIOTZCKY
Pop, Indie, Electropop
Ischariotzcky is a Croatian indie/electropop project led by Joško Klarić, evolving from a solo studio project in Brela into a full band after their 2017 breakthrough at Demofest. Their sound blends electronic production with acoustic instrumentation, combining contemporary and traditional elements into a distinctive, genre-fluid style.
MORAINES
Instrumental, Math rock, Post-hardcore
Formed in 2007, Initially combining doom metal and post-rock influences, Moraines became the pioneers of post-metal genre in Croatia. Gradually shifted their sound toward instrumental post-hardcore and math rock.
SERPENTSLAIN
Death Metal, Black Metal
Serpentslain is a Croatian melodic death metal band from Zadar, active since 2008. Known for combining aggressive riffing, fast-paced rhythms, and melodic structures, their sound draws on classic old-school metal influences while maintaining a modern edge.
