Rock, Punk, Garage
One Step Away (often abbreviated as OSA) is a Croatian punk rock band formed in 2000. Emerging from the underground punk scene, One Step Away released their debut album V šumi drjeva falidu in 2005 in a DIY (do-it-yourself) fashion, quickly gaining attention within the regional punk community.
Hip-hop, Rap
Geralt iz Rivije, or GIR, is a Croatian hip-hop artist characterised by hip-hop, trap, and boom bap genres combined with a dark production style. GIR's most recent studio albums are "GGOAT" from 2020 and "Testament" from 2023. The name, Geralt iz Rivije, is inspired by the protagonist of The Witcher book series by Andrzej Sapkowski, Geralt of Rivia.
Hip-hop, Rap
Burky is a veteran rapper from Zagreb, Croatia, who began his hip-hop journey in 1993. Known for his strong flow, local pride (especially for Zagreb), and dedication to the culture, Burky remains a respected voice in the regional rap community.
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.
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.
Rock, Post-rock, Alternative
Mind Note was formed in 2019, just ahead of the pandemic, and has been riding and reshaping sonic waves ever since. The band’s sound revolves around five key elements embodied by four members and AI: a sensual yet sharp vocal, distorted guitar textures, solid and driving drums, a deep bass groove, and computer-controlled background layers that expand their sonic palette.
Tondini is a boundary-pushing musician and composer known for her emotional depth and genre-blending approach. With roots in jazz, classical, and world music, she brings a fresh and sophisticated perspective to the Balkans' rich musical heritage.
Fusion, Instrumental, Afro-rock
Elephant Hump exists since 2016. Their music sounds like on-the-road, with soft nostalgic frequencies, intertwined with electronic and rock music of the 60s and the 70s.
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.
Rock, Jazz, Instrumental
Shifting away from punk roots, the band embraced a more exploratory and improvisational approach, developing a sound that blends jazz fusion, math rock, ambient, pop, and experimental elements. Their music is entirely instrumental, focusing on complex arrangements, dynamic shifts, and textural depth rather than traditional song structures.
Rock, Indie, Post-punk
Panda Rhei is a music project led by Ivan Kolar. What started as an intimate singer-songwriter outlet soon became a musically diverse project built patiently in and out of the studio.
Hip-hop, Rap
The Beat Fleet (TBF) is a Croatian hip-hop and rap rock band formed in Split in 1990. Known for blending rap with live instrumentation, the group pioneered a distinctive sound that fuses hip-hop, funk, rock, reggae, and electronic influences.
Pop, Rock, Folk, World Music
Darko Rundek is one of Croatia’s most distinctive and influential musicians, known for his restless creativity and genre-defying approach. Rather than following mainstream trends, he has built a career driven by curiosity and constant artistic exploration, earning wide recognition across Croatia and the region.
Rock, Country
Picksiebner is a Croatian rock band formed in 2003, known for their energetic fusion of country, blues, rock, and bluegrass, often described as “hard country.” Founded by a group of friends driven by a shared passion for roots music, the band quickly gained attention on the local scene through high-energy live performances in clubs, festivals, and motorcycle gatherings across the country.
Rock
Baltazar is a hard rock and alternative band from Istria, Croatia, founded in 2005 by Tonči “Hus” Horvat and Leo Anđelković. What began as a creative partnership between two musicians with a shared passion for honest, emotionally charged rock quickly evolved into one of the most authentic bands on the Croatian alternative scene.
Pop, Rock
Stampedo is a Croatian band founded in 1995, known for its eclectic, cabaret-inspired sound that blends rock, pop, and a wide range of global influences. Led by vocalist Ivanka Mazurkijević, the band combines genres such as mambo, swing, samba, tango, ska, and chanson into a vibrant, theatrical musical expression.
psychedelic, Garage Rock, Surf Rock, Gypsy
MeleWai is a goofy noir romantic surf-inspired band from Zagreb, Croatia. The band's name is derived from the Hawaiian words mele (song, chant) and wai (fresh water).
Rock, Indie, Acoustic
Nina Romić is a Croatian singer-songwriter and cantautrice from Zagreb, recognized as one of the leading voices of the contemporary Croatian singer-songwriter scene. Nina’s work blends poetic lyricism with emotive acoustic and ensemble arrangements, and she continues to tour and collaborate with talented musicians, often performing with her trio across Croatia.
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.
Electronic, Alternative, Leftfield
Plazmatick is the stage name of Croatian electronic music producer Marko Mihalinec, an artist with a career spanning over two decades, based in Croatia. His music explores a wide spectrum of electronic styles, blending breakbeat, trip-hop, ambient, techno, dub, and IDM influences into cinematic, layered compositions.
Pop, Rock, Alternative
Clone Age is a Croatian rock band from Čakovec, known for energetic live shows and a mix of rock, alternative, and pop. With albums like FUSE and performances at festivals such as INmusic, they’ve built a reputation for consistent creativity despite lineup changes.
Rock, Noise
Noise rock quintet from Zagreb/Našice, Croatia since 2018. Nokti are more of an art collective than a band.
Pop, Rock
BETI is a Croatian music project launched in 2020 by Natali Dizdar together with members of the band Mayales. Their sound was conceived as a departure from their usual musical identities, aiming for a freer expression that blends pop, rock-funk and touches of electronic textures.
