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.
MATIJA CVEK
Pop, Rock
Matija Cvek is a Croatian singer and songwriter known for his emotive pop and pop-rock music. His music blends heartfelt lyrics with pop, pop-funk and groove elements, and he is known for his expressive vocal style and engaging live performances.
GRŠE
Hip-hop, Rap, Trap
Grše is one of the leading figures of the new generation of Croatian hip-hop. Blending trap and hardcore rap, he has built a strong presence on the regional scene with a raw, street-driven sound.
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.
DIMITRIJE DIMITRIJEVIĆ
Alternative, Experimental
Dimitrije Dimitrijević is a Croatian singer-songwriter and composer - the solo project of Dimitrije Simović, who is also the bassist and vocalist of the band Igralom. He began the project in 2017 in Zagreb, recording two EPs, Južno and Ponestaće, with the help of Ivan Grobenski.
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.
DETMEĆ
Rock, Rap, Alternative
Detmeć is a Zagreb rap-rock band formed in 2017. After nine months spent practicing, they go public with concerts and their first original songs. They released two singles, the debut Dijelimo se, and Mnogo jak, and presented themselves to local audiences.
VATRA
Pop, Rock
Over two decades of activity, Vatra have released several successful albums, won numerous awards, and continuously evolved their sound while remaining true to their recognizable style. Known for strong live performances and relatable lyrics, they remain one of Zagreb’s most enduring and popular modern rock bands.
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.
TÚS NUA
Post-rock, Noise, Shoegaze, Dream pop
A marvelous blend of shoegaze, post-rock, noise, and dream pop, Zagreb-based Tús Nua (Jordi Ilić and Jelena Božić) has been one of the most talked-about bands on the Croatian and regional alternative scene.
POMELO CHESS SOCIETY
Progressive, Instrumental, Math rock
Pomelo Chess Society is an instrumental rock band from Rijeka (Croatia) representing the new music genre Check-Math Rock. Started in September 2020, and at the end of 2021., they released the eponymous album "Pomelo Chess Society".
THE BLACK ROOM
Rock, Alternative
The Black Room is a rock band from Rijeka formed in 2014, and two years later their debut album "In This Town Lies A City" was released and critically acclaimed by both audience and critics alike.
TIHOMIR POP ASANOVIĆ
Rock, Jazz, Fusion
Tihomir Pop Asanović is a Croatian keyboardist and composer, widely regarded as one of the key figures of the regional funk, jazz, and progressive rock scene of the 1970s. As a founding member of Time, he helped shape the sound of the era, later releasing acclaimed solo albums Majko Zemljo and Pop.
WHITE ON WHITE
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.
SEVEN THAT SPELLS
Psychedelic, Krautrock
Seven That Spells are a psychedelic rock band from Zagreb, formed in 2003 and led by guitarist and producer Niko Potočnjak. Known for their intense, genre-defying sound, the band blends psychedelic rock with elements of krautrock, noise, jazz, and progressive music, creating a hypnotic and often improvisational sonic experience.
GANE RIMATORE
Hip-hop, Rap
Gane RImatore is a part of Rijeka's hip-hop scene since the beginning of this century, even the millennium. He has 8 materials behind himself.
FANAA
Rock, Progressive, Indie, Alternative
FANAA is a full-on alternative rock band from the rock capital city of Croatia - Rijeka. Their recognizable rock sound, unique style, on-stage improvisations, and poetic lyrics always leave the audience wanting more.
THE HUNTING DOGS
Electronic, Alternative
The Hunting Dogs are Alba Nacinovich and Marco Germini. Originally from Croatia/Italy, they play electro-shocked pop, and they do it live, playing a multitude of instruments, involving live looping, live electronics, and improvised flashes: a live act that embodies what ‘electrifying’ means.
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.
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.
VANJA I NEŠVIL FUNK
Hip-hop, Funk
Vanja i Nešvil Funk is a Croatian hip-hop/funk collective from Osijek, formed around rapper/beatboxer Vanja Hrvoje Dražić and a group of musicians and vocalists. The band’s lineup has included bass, guitar, synthesizer, drums and multiple backing vocalists, reflecting an 8-member groove-oriented ensemble.
PORTO MORTO
Electronic, Audio-visual, Indie, Progressive pop, Art rock
Porto Morto is a seven-member ensemble whose musical direction is difficult to define, but if we were to try, we could say that it is based on a mixture of progressive pop, art rock, and indie electronics.
BAD DAUGHTER
Pop, Indie, Alternative
Bad Daughter is a new music project by Dunja Ercegović, who has been present on the Croatian music scene since 2013 under the pseudonym Lovely Quinces. With the Bad Daughter project, she opened a new chapter in her career and immediately raised the bar high again on the domestic music scene.
PEKI PELE
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.
ADARI
Pop
Adari is not a band, as sometimes mistakenly described, but an anagram of her name — Daria Tamara Rac. Born in Poland and based in Slavonski Brod, Croatia, she began her musical journey performing and playing in various local bands before moving on to create her own original work.
VINKO ĆEMERAŠ & TALVI TUULI
Pop, Rock
Influenced by artists such as Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder, Vinko brings a raw, heartfelt quality to his music, balancing power and vulnerability. Continuing to evolve as a performer and songwriter, he remains one of the most authentic and expressive new artists on the regional rock scene.
