Pop, Rock, Indie
Polaridi is a Croatian indie pop/rock duo from Zagreb formed in 2020 by Višeslav Šošić and Sven Pavlović. The project began as a collaboration between the two musicians, who translated their shared interest in songwriting and production into their first tracks.
Rock, Indie, Alternative, psychedelic, World Music, Krautrock
Indie, Alternative
Mile Kekin is a Croatian singer-songwriter and musician best known as the longtime frontman of the influential punk-rock band Hladno pivo, which he co-founded in 1988 in Zagreb. With Hladno pivo, he became a defining voice of the Croatian rock and punk scene, co-writing many of the band’s songs and helping shape its energetic, socially engaged sound through more than 30 years of performances and recordings.
Pop
21-year-old vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and singer-songwriter ERIC competed in the Croatian Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Reci Mi," which, together with the English version, went on to become one of the most popular songs in local radio.
Hip-hop, Rap
Krankšvester is a Croatian hip-hop duo from Osijek, formed in 2010 and consisting of 3ki (Davor Miletić) and Sett (Hrvoje Marjanović). The group is widely known for its provocative, explicit, and satirical lyrics, often pushing the boundaries of the regional rap scene.
Hardcore, Punk, Screamo
Mališa Bahat is a Croatian screamo band formed in 2015, emerging from the underground scenes of Varaždin and Koprivnica. Built on shared musical tastes and long-standing friendships, the band quickly developed a raw and emotional sound rooted in screamo, hardcore, and punk influences.
Rock, Alternative, Grunge
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.
Rock, Jazz, Electronica, Fusion
Japanski Premijeri are an experimental music collective from Rijeka, active since 2010, known for their eclectic and genre-blending sound. Their music merges elements of jazz, electronic, rock, and ambient into playful, atmospheric compositions that prioritize creativity over commercial appeal.
Pop, Rock, Dream pop
Medium Soft Cat is a solo project of Koprivnica-based musician Lovro Kocijan, emerging as a distinctive new voice on the Croatian pop scene. His debut EP Like Lake Life presents a thoughtful and carefully crafted approach, blending catchy, exotic pop melodies with psychedelic textures and layered instrumentation.
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.
Rock, Alternative
Ministranti are a rock band from Rijeka, Croatia, formed in 2022 by guitarist Dražen Baljak (of Let 3) along with Robert Šuša (vocals), Vedran Vučković (bass) and Voljen Korić (drums). Their music is characterised by a guitar-driven rock sound with heavy grooves and production that avoids over-polishing, combining classic rock elements with energetic arrangements.
Indie, Folk, Punk, Acoustic
Billie Joan is an acoustic-punk songstress from Croatia. Following the break up of her first band in 2010, Billie started to play and write songs on her own in 2013, playing at demo festivals for unpublished artists.
Folk, Punk
Brkovi is a punk-folk band from Zagreb, Croatia, that refuses to take themselves or the music industry too seriously. Founded in 2004, they describe their sound as “PunkFolkWellness”, blending punk rock, turbo-folk, metal riffs and Balkan humour into high-octane, off-beat party anthems.
Pop, Rock
Neno Belan is a Croatian singer-songwriter and rock musician best known as the frontman of the influential band Đavoli and for his long solo career. His music blends rock and pop with Mediterranean influences, often described as part of the Croatian pop-rock tradition.
Rock, Progressive, Psychedelic
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.
Rock
Not just another rock band
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.
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.
Jazz
Zvjezdan Ružić is a celebrated Croatian jazz pianist, composer and educator, born in Rijeka on 21 June 1988. He earned his diploma in jazz piano in 2013 from the Kärntner Landeskonservatorium in Austria, having also studied with notable artists such as Emil Spányi and David Gazarov.
Rock
The Splitters are a Croatian rock band from Split, formed in 2017. The band first gained attention with their English-language debut Love Sucks in 2018 before signing with Croatia Records and focusing on Croatian-language songs.
Rock, Alternative, Garage Rock
Pop, Electropop
Baby Babilon is a Zagreb-based music collective formed around two vocalists, Klara Fiolić and Mara Marasović, and multi-instrumentalist Fran Colnago, with a fluid lineup that brings together musicians from diverse backgrounds in performance, club culture, and art.
