Electronic, World Music, Classical, Percussion
Sudar Percussion Ensemble, according to Irena Paulus „wildest group of musicians in this area”, has a very high number of performances, tours, and projects in Croatia and abroad since 2010.
House
Vedritunes is a DJ, producer, and label owner from Metković, Croatia, known for his refined deep and tech house sound with jazz/funk influences. Vedritunes runs the independent label Delta Swamp Music, releasing his own tracks and collaborations with regional artists.
Hip-hop, Rap
Vojko V is a Croatian rapper and producer from Split. He first became known as a member of the groups Dječaci and Kiša Metaka, where he stood out for his clever, direct, and humorous lyrics.
Jazz
Pavle Miljenović was born in Zagreb in 1982. He graduated from the Conservatory in Klagenfurt, Austria, in 2010, where he studied jazz guitar under Agostino Di Giorgio (New York, USA). As a composer and bandleader, he has released three jazz albums — Begin., Upper Structures and Arrival — for the label Croatia Records.
Electronic, Jazz, Fusion, Nu jazz
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.
Experimental, Post-punk
With a lineup that fluctuates and a sound that resists easy categorization, Žblj Mozaik remains one of the most intriguing underground acts in Croatia, offering an unpredictable and uncompromising approach to contemporary rock.
Hip-hop, Rap
Bolesna Braća is a legendary Croatian hip-hop group from Zagreb, known for their humor, sharp lyrics, and unique style that mixes rap, funk, and satire. Known for their entertaining live shows and playful approach to hip-hop, they’ve remained active for decades, influencing new generations of artists while keeping their trademark humor and old-school energy alive.
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.
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.
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.
Swing, Jive, Rock'n'roll
Gelato Sisters are an eye-catching pin-up style female vocal trio composed of professional singers with years of experience. The trio began their collaboration, drawing inspiration from the iconic The Andrews Sisters and their distinctive vocal style.
Rock, Folk, Punk
The path of Ogenj (''Fire'', in old Slavic, Kajkavian languages), now a 5-piece band from Koprivnica, Croatia seems constant and continuous as they are always on the road that leads them to many shows, clubs, and festivals within the region.
Pop, Electropop
Ana Moor is a pop and electropop singer-songwriter from Koprivnica, Croatia. Her music blends modern electronic production with emotive vocals and introspective lyrics, creating a sound that connects with both local and international audiences.
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.
Pop
Natali Dizdar is a Croatian pop singer and songwriter who has been a prominent figure in the region’s music scene for over two decades. Known for her expressive voice and engaging stage presence, Natali Dizdar remains an active and respected artist in Croatian contemporary pop music.
Jazz
B’s FUNstallation is a Zagreb-based jazz ensemble formed in spring 2012 by trumpeter Zvonimir Bajević. The group brings together six accomplished musicians from the younger-to-mid Croatian jazz generation—including saxophonist Mario Bočić, keyboardist Luka Žužić, guitarist Davor Doležal, bassist Goran Rukavina, and drummer Borko Rupena—who had already made their marks through work in major jazz orchestras and ensembles.
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.
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.
Trap
Baks is one of the fastest-rising names in the domestic trap scene. He launched his musical career in 2020 with his debut album Izgubljen u novom svijetu.
Hip-hop
litl itali are an experimental hip-hop / alt-pop duo from Zagreb. Members are Vatroslav (beats, production) and polusvećenik (“half-priest” – lyrics, vocals), both known on the regional scene from bands such as SEINE and Nemeček.
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.
World Music
Zrinka Posavec is a Croatian singer, composer, poet, and vocal pedagogue celebrated for her powerful voice and unique fusion of classical and traditional music.
Indie, Alternative, Punk, psychedelic, Trip-hop
SEINE is a singer-songwriter project by Ivan Ščapec founded in 2008, which has grown into one of the most interesting regional bands of this generation.
Experimental, Instrumental, Ambient, Industrial
I Am Afraid Of You is a self-taught Croatian music producer. While making music, she plays whatever crosses her path. Some of her main influences can be found in the work of Trent Reznor, David Lynch, and Akira Yamaoka.
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”.
