SEINE
Indie, Alternative, Punk, psychedelic, Trip-hop
SEINE is a singer-songwriter project by Ivan Ščapec founded in 2008, which has grown into one of the most interesting regional bands of this generation.
MARK MRAKOVČIĆ
Indie, Alternative, Garage Rock
Mark Mrakovčić is a Croatian musician, producer, songwriter, and recording artist who has been a key figure on the country’s independent music scene for more than two decades. He first emerged with the grunge-punk band Scroll and later established himself as a producer working with a wide range of acts, including J.R. August, Nina Romić, Irena Žilić, Sabina Herman, Lovely Quinces and others.
OLD NIGHT
Metal, Doom
Old Night is a doom metal band from Rijeka, Croatia, founded in 2015 by Luka Petrović, known for his work with Ashes You Leave. Initially conceived as a solo project, Old Night soon evolved into a full band, developing a distinctive sound that blends doom metal with elements of progressive rock, blues, and atmospheric music.
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.
MINIMALIST
Electronic
Minimalist is a Croatian DJ and electronic music performer from Osijek whose musical journey began in 2012 with an interest in EDM and bass-heavy styles. He started experimenting with dubstep and later drum & bass, driven by a desire to create something different from what he was hearing locally.
LIKA KOLORADO
Pop, Rock, Indie
Lika Kolorado is a Croatian indie rock band formed in 2017, known for their emotional and introspective music. They gained early recognition by winning the 21st Ha|Ge|eF Festival and with their debut album Smiješ zaurlat (2018).
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.
FREEKIND.
Hip-hop, R&B, Jazz, Neo-soul
Carrying a strong message, their deep lyrics are given wings by soul, R&B and jazz grooves.
SILENTE
Pop, Rock
Silente emerged on the broader music scene in 2013 with their first single Terca na tišinu and the album Lovac na čudesa. Throughout their career, the band has performed numerous concerts and received various awards, including the Croatian music award Porin.
BAMWISE
Dub
Bamwise is a five-member electronic dub band from Zagreb, Croatia, known for blending analog warmth with modern digital soundscapes. Formed by musicians united through their passion for bass-heavy, rhythm-driven music, Bamwise combine synthesizers, drum machines, bass, guitar, vocals, and live effects to create an immersive and danceable experience.
TROPHY JUMP
Rock, Indie, Alternative, Punk
Trophy Jump is an indie punk-rock band from Zagreb, Croatia. The group started as a satirical pop-punk side-project that later turned into a passion-driven ambitious touring band.
ŽIVAC MARADONA
Hip-hop, Trap
In short, Živac Maradona is a fearless voice in Croatian hip-hop, combining personal narrative, regional specificity and a determined self-made path.
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.
GORAN BARE & MAJKE
Rock
Majke are a cult Croatian rock band formed in 1984 in Vinkovci, known for their raw, emotional sound blending rock and roll, blues rock, hard rock, and garage rock. Led by charismatic frontman Goran Bare, the band became one of the most influential acts to emerge from Croatia’s alternative rock scene.
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.
PEKI
Trap
Peki is a Croatian rapper, songwriter and producer from Drniš. Peki has collaborated with several prominent names from the regional hip-hop scene, including Grše, Hiljson Mandela and Vojko V, and quickly became one of the most recognizable young artists of the Croatian trap wave.
KRIES
World Music
Kries is a Croatian ethno/world music band formed in Zagreb in 2003 by frontman Mojmir Novaković, following his earlier work with the group Legen. The band is widely recognized for its unique fusion of traditional Croatian folk music with contemporary rock and world music influences.
PSEĆA PLAŽA
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.
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.
FILIP RUDAN
Pop
Filip Rudan is one of the most promising young Croatian musicians. He came in fifth place and was the crowd’s favorite at Dora (the Croatian Eurovision selection) in 2021, where he performed his debut single "Blind".
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.
