KURVE
Hardcore, Punk
Kurve is a Croatian rock/punk band from Zagreb, known for their energetic “galloping” rock’n’roll and punk sound that blends elements of hardcore punk, rock, and roll with expressive, socially engaged lyrics.
RØLØ
Pop, Experimental, Art-disco
Rølø is a live attraction from Split, Croatia. This trio manages to sound like a full dance orchestra because of the use of effects and electronics. Their live concerts are an explosion of fun and dance.
ELIS LOVRIĆ
Pop, World Music, Acoustic
Elis Lovrić, known as Istrian Fairy, is a multilingual singer-songwriter and academic actress born in Pula (Istria, Croatia). She became famous by performing her songs in Labinian cakavica - the oldest Croatian dialect.
JUSTIN’S JOHNSON
Punk, Swing, Ska
Justin’s Johnson is a ska-punk/rock band from Split, Croatia, known for their energetic brass-driven sound that blends elements of ska, punk, swing, and rock. They have been active since the early 2000s and have built a reputation through numerous live performances across Croatia and the region.
ALBA&LEO
Pop, Jazz
ALBA&LEO are a Croatian jazz-influenced duo formed by vocalist Alba Nacinovich and guitarist/producer Leo Škec. Their music blends jazz, pop, and atmospheric sounds, creating an intimate yet modern approach to songwriting and performance.
NYOOG
Pop, Rock, Electronic
Virtual band Nyoog exists since the summer of 2021, and the basic creative concept is that it is not tied to a certain genre of music, authors, producers, or performers.
MIRNA ŠKRGATIĆ
Pop, Rock
Mirna Škrgatić is a Croatian singer-songwriter and musician known for her pop-rock and singer-songwriter style. Her music blends pop and rock influences with personal songwriting and modern production, and she has performed with her band at venues and events across Croatia.
BRAIN HOLIDAYS
Reggae
Brain Holidays are Croatian Reggae pioneers founded in 2000. They have five album releases. Their current album "Jamaican Connection" was recorded in Tuff Gong studio (Kingston, JA).
ANATRON
Electropop, Darkwave, Retrowave
Although literally a natural soda carbonate, Anatron is a project founded in 2019. which represents a symbiosis of analog sound, electronics, and visual aesthetics, whose fundamental driver is the indispensable power of feminine energy.
THE KULASH
Rock, Blues, Country
Why The Kulash? There are two reasons; in the nineties, the word was used in the slang of American kids as a threat to the generally accepted term "cool", and in addition, the singer and songwriter of the group is called Ivan Kulaš. Interesting coincidence.
SHE IS CHAOS
Alternative
SHE IS CHAOS is a Croatian alternative rock band formed in 2017 in Rijeka by the singer-songwriter / guitarist Dino Pitoski and drummer Ivan Ujević. In 2022, the band was joined by Sebastian Demark on bass, double-bass and backing vocals, and Marin Kuvač on electric guitar, synths, sequencers and backing vocals.
APE REVOLUTION BELL
Rock
Ape Revolution Bell are a modern rock band from Dubrovnik, Croatia, formed in the early 2020s. In 2021, they travelled to Florida to record their debut album with producer Bobby Croft, later mastered by Jack Miele.
LEON BRENKO
Jazz
Jazz pianist and composer Leon Brenko was born in 1981 in Rijeka. Over the years, he has performed at numerous festivals and collaborated with renowned Croatian jazz musicians and international artists, including legendary American trumpeter Eddie Henderson, American vocalist Sharon Clark, and Finnish saxophonist Timo Lassy.
ABOP
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.
PIPS, CHIPS & VIDEOCLIPS
Rock, Indie, Alternative
Pips, Chips & Videoclips are one of the most influential Croatian alternative rock bands, formed in Zagreb in 1992 and active for over three decades. Known for their constant evolution and strong authorial identity, the band has become a defining force of the regional rock scene.
TRAM 11
Hip-hop, Rap
Tram 11 is a Croatian hip‑hop duo from Zagreb, formed in 1996 by General Woo (Srđan Ćuk) and Target (Nenad Šimun). They are widely regarded as one of the most influential acts in the Croatian rap scene, known for pioneering hip‑hop in the region and bringing sharp social commentary, humor and wordplay to their music.
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".
LILI GEE
Pop, Rock
Lili Gee is a Croatian pop-rock band from Zagreb, fronted by vocalist and songwriter Lidija Graovac. The project evolved from her earlier solo work into a full band, developing a recognizable sound that blends pop, rock, funk, and indie influences.
TONKA
Pop
Antonia Matković Šerić, known professionally as Tonka, is a Croatian singer and member of the band Pavel. Tonka continues to be active as both a solo artist and as a vocalist in Pavel, combining her work in the band with her individual creative expression.
TI, JA I MOJA MAMA
Rock, Indie, Alternative
Ti, ja i moja mama is a Croatian indie pop band formed in Zagreb in 2015 by members of the band U pol’ 9 kod Sabe together with guitarist Sandra Sobočanec. The band’s music blends melodic indie pop with thoughtful, emotionally expressive lyrics that reflect on living life on one’s own terms, even when it feels difficult.
ZDENKA KOVAČIČEK
Rock, Jazz, Soul
Known for her charismatic performances, rich improvisational skill and a voice that spans from delicate jazz phrasing to full-throated rock belting, she has often been dubbed the “First Lady of Croatian Jazz”.
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.
DÉMODÉ
Pop, Rock
Démodé is a young Croatian retro‑pop band formed by long‑time friends who grew up together and share a love of music. They describe themselves as a collective and their name reflects an interest in “retro” sounds and old‑school elements, which they blend with modern pop ideas.
MAVI KAN
Pop
Mavi Kan is a Zagreb-based ethno-fusion/world music group formed in 2007 with strong Bosnian musical roots. They first released their acclaimed debut album OrnaMental in the same year, followed by the album Kao Sarajevo in 2012, blending traditional sevdah and Balkan folk with elements of jazz, smooth jazz and contemporary production.
