Hip-hop, Reggae, Drum & Bass, Dancehall
Banana Zvuk is a duo from Split whose performing and creative part consists of producers, DJs, MCs, and musicians Luka Barbić (TBF) and Ivan Yuri Jurić (ST!LLNESS). These music artists from Split are engaged in researching and promoting rhythms from dub, reggae, hip-hop, drum'n'bass, dancehall, jungle to various musical mashups.
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.
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.
Rock, Punk
Mašinko’s live presence and punk anthems have made them a fixture at clubs and festivals throughout Croatia and neighboring countries, and they continue to be celebrated for their lively performances, clever lyrics and punk-driven energy.
Rock, Blues
The Sunnysiders won the 2nd Croatian Blues Challenge, and in 2011, they represented Croatia at the 27th International Blues Challenge in Memphis, the world's largest competition of blues musicians, and made it to the semi-finals.
Hip-hop
Croatian American hip-hop artist IFEEL creates music to give voice to the voiceless - animals. With his debut album "ANIMAL IN ME" in 2012, IFEEL was the first rapper to bring an entire album focused on animal rights issues to the world of hip-hop
Metalcore, Groove Metal, Deathcore
Downtempo, Ethnic Tribal, Chillgressive
Dalton Trance Teleport is a chill, downtempo, dub and psybient producent/DJfrom 1994. Member of next labels: Blue Tunes chillout, Mystic Sound Rec., Galama records, Tandava recs.
Electronic, Indie, Alternative
Pop, Neo-soul, Funk
Mangroove is composed of a creative tandem of Željka Veverec, Toni Starešinić, Leo Beslać, and Silvio Bočić. with their third album "Sami" released at the end of 2015, confirmed themselves on the scene as one of the best pop bands.
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.
Pop, Dream pop, Synth-pop
Luul is a Croatian indie music project led by musician Ivan Lulić, emerging from a shift toward a more personal and introspective solo expression. Originally conceived after the end of his previous band, Luul began as an instrumental project before evolving into a fully realized songwriting outlet shaped by autobiographical themes and emotional storytelling.
Alternative, Metal
Nikola’s Cage is an energetic groove nu-metal band from Zadar, known for powerful vocals and dynamic live shows. Their music combines heavy riffs, strong rhythms, and introspective lyrics, inspired by Alice In Chains, Pantera, and System of a Down.
Folk, World Music, Experimental
Dunjaluk is a band from Zagreb that performs songs from the sevdah tradition. It was founded at the end of 2019 by Dunja Bahtijarević (vocals) and Luka Čapeta (electric guitar). Dunjaluk seeks the universal within tradition that still resonates today and translates it into a modern musical expression.
Pop, Rock
Neno Belan is a Croatian singer-songwriter and rock musician best known as the frontman of the influential band Đavoli and for his long solo career. His music blends rock and pop with Mediterranean influences, often described as part of the Croatian pop-rock tradition.
