Rock, Progressive, Synth-pop, Synthwave
Lunapark combines elements of electronic and experimental music with the simplicity of pop music.
Grindcore, Death Metal
Dropthehammer is an extreme metal band from Pula, Croatia, formed in 2014 and known for their intense blend of death metal and grindco. Dropthehammer has released multiple albums and continues to build their reputation through live performances in Croatia and beyond, including appearances at events like Dark Circle Fest, where they are featured among leading extreme metal acts.
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
Pop
Lucija Šerbedžija is a Croatian actress and musician known for her work across film, television, and contemporary music. Born in Zagreb in 1973, she comes from a prominent artistic family and studied acting in London, later building an international career with roles in both European and American productions.
Hip-hop, Rap
Bore Balboa is a prominent Croatian rapper who grew up in Brodarica, near Šibenik. Known for blending elements of trap and contemporary hip-hop with personal lyrics rooted in his Dalmatian background, Bore Balboa became a defining voice of his generation in the Croatian rap scene.
Rock, Alternative, Psychedelic
Hip-hop, Rap
Tibor is a Croatian hip-hop artist and MC from Zagreb, known for releasing a very high volume of music compared to most rappers on the Croatian scene. Over many years, he has put out numerous personal projects and worked with groups such as Represija, TDKM and K.R.A.S.T., building a reputation for constant output.
Folk, World Music, Blues
Miroslav & Gordana Evačić are a Croatian authorial duo and multi-instrumentalists known for their distinctive blend of ethno and world music. Their music is rooted in tradition but shaped by a highly personal and evolving artistic vision, often incorporating elements of blues, pop-rock, and atmospheric soundscapes.
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.
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).
Pop
Zlatan Stipišić Gibonni is a Croatian singer-songwriter and composer born in Split in 1968. He began his musical career in the 1980s as a member of bands such as Osmi putnik and Divlje jagode before transitioning to a highly successful solo career in the early 1990s.
Electronic, Ethno, Drum & Bass, Dubstep
LoM is a three-member band from Koprivnica founded in 2020. By combining various genres - rock, electronics, drum and bass, and ethno - they create their own specific musical expression.
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.
Rock
White on White is a rock project from Rijeka, Croatia, led by songwriter-vocalist Marko Rogić. White on White stand out for balancing earnest songwriting with rock energy, making music that both invites mood and moves the listener.
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.
Electronic, Indie, Alternative
Dvornykova is part of a new wave of artists reshaping the house scene, blending the timeless spirit of ‘80s and ‘90s dance music with a fresh, contemporary edge. Her sound is driven by uplifting grooves, melodic textures, and an instinctive connection to the emotional core of each track.
Rock, Alternative, Metal, Hard Rock
Soulcase is an alt rock band from Croatia, founded in 2019. Inspiration for Soulcase comes from their own lives and the music reflects their feelings, thoughts, fears, relationships and doubts. Sound and lyrics are strongly influenced by closely related art forms such as film and literature.
Pop
Over the years, Vanna has evolved her style from dance-pop to pop-rock, R&B and ballads, maintaining relevance and artistic growth. Her 2019 album Izmiješane boje reached #1 on Croatia’s charts. Known for her powerful vocals, catchy melodies and long-standing presence in Croatian music, Vanna remains one of the country’s most celebrated female artists.
Jazz, World Music
Borna Šercar’s Jazziana Croatica is a Croatian instrumental ethno-jazz ensemble founded in 2009 in Zagreb. Led by Borna Šercar, the group blends traditional Croatian folk themes with jazz, funk, and rock influences to create a distinctively Croatian jazz sound.
Pop, Indie, Disco
Peki Pele is a Croatian musician who started his career in 2015. He grew up in a house where Steely Dan and George Benson, Pekijev Prvi Bend, Mornar & Blitva were often played. In 2020, he released his debut single Guska u magli, which brings disco rhythms, as part of his debut EP, called Deguté.
Rock
Plesač Sporog Stepa is the solo project of Croatian musician Max Juričić, one of the key figures of the Yugoslav and Croatian music scene, known for his work with bands such as Azra, Film, Vještice, Le Cinema, Šo!Mazgoon, and Ljetno kino.
Pop, Audio-visual, Funk, psychedelic
nemanja is the project of Luka Šipetić, an author and musician active in the bands pastele, Para Lele and NLV, who recorded and released the albums Tarot Funk (2019) and Cosmic Disco (2020).