KIDS FROM THE SKY
Pop, Alternative
kids from the sky is an alternative pop band originating from Croatia. our background is rather boring so check out our songs, decide if you like them, and feel free to join us. Welcome to another world.
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.
MARISOL
Pop, Indie, Alternative
Marisol is a Croatian songwriting duo that emerged on the local music scene in 2020 with their debut single “Kontrol frik.” The duo describes their style as “mango pop,” blending acoustic guitars and vocals with retro-influenced electronic elements and Mediterranean atmospheres.
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.
ČUVARKUĆA
Rock, Indie
Osijek’s slacker-rock vocal-instrumental quartet with an organically composed synthetic sound and a flowery name (čuvarkuća means houseleek) was founded in 2021 and consists of guitar, saxophone, bass guitar, and drums.
CINKUŠI
Punk, World Music
Cinkuši is a Croatian ethno-folk band, founded in the mid-1990s, known for blending Kajkavian folk traditions from Međimurje, Prigorje, and Zagorje with rock energy and modern sounds.
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.
B’S FUNSTALLATION
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.
LHD
Alternative, Garage Rock, Surf Rock
LHD is a Croatian instrumental rock trio formed in Sisak by three veteran musicians: Lada Furlan Zaborac (bass), Hrvoje Zaborac (drums), and Dinko Tomljanović (guitar). The band was created after the dissolution of the internationally acclaimed surf rock group The Bambi Molesters, in which all three members had previously played, continuing their long-standing collaboration under a new name.
POCKET PALMA
Electropop, Synth-pop, Synthwave
Pocket Palma, an increasingly successful synth-pop trio consisting of Luka Vidović, Anja Papa, and Bruno Žabek, continues to release albums that are well received by the audience and critics alike.
DUNJALUK
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.
LELA KAPLOWITZ
Jazz, Singer-songwriter, Swing, Country
Lela Kaplowitz is a Croatian jazz vocalist known for her expressive voice and artistic approach that transforms everyday emotions into refined musical storytelling. She began singing professionally at the age of 16 and later studied vocal improvisation in Graz and New York with renowned jazz musicians such as Sheila Jordan, Jay Clayton, Barry Harris, and Mark Murphy.
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.
OLD NIGHT
Metal, Doom
Old Night is a doom metal band from Rijeka, Croatia, founded in 2015 by Luka Petrović, known for his work with Ashes You Leave. Initially conceived as a solo project, Old Night soon evolved into a full band, developing a distinctive sound that blends doom metal with elements of progressive rock, blues, and atmospheric music.
DROPTHEHAMMER
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.
HRAM
Hip-hop, Old School Boom bap
Old school Boom bap Hip-hop group/collective/label from Šibenik, Croatia. The group has five members. Two producents/beatmakers that bring old sound back on the streets and 3 MCs. Each of them has their unique style of rapping, lyrics and the sound of the voice.
DARKO RUNDEK
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.
POLARIDI
Pop, Rock, Indie
Polaridi is a Croatian indie pop/rock duo from Zagreb formed in 2020 by Višeslav Šošić and Sven Pavlović. The project began as a collaboration between the two musicians, who translated their shared interest in songwriting and production into their first tracks.
THE SIIDS
Synth-pop
The Siids are a music duo from Rijeka, Croatia, formed by Darko Terlević and Stanislav Grdaković. Built on long-term friendship and shared musical experience, the project focuses on blending electronic music with rock and synth-pop influences, with a strong emphasis on live performance and energy.
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.
MALIŠA BAHAT
Hardcore, Punk, Screamo
Mališa Bahat is a Croatian screamo band formed in 2015, emerging from the underground scenes of Varaždin and Koprivnica. Built on shared musical tastes and long-standing friendships, the band quickly developed a raw and emotional sound rooted in screamo, hardcore, and punk influences.
CRI ORCHESTRA
Experimental, Free Jazz
CRI Orchestra is a contemporary Croatian ensemble founded by composer and double bassist Vedran Ružić. The orchestra brings together musicians from jazz, classical, and experimental backgrounds, focusing on original compositions that explore collective improvisation, structured freedom, and orchestral sound textures.
EDO MAAJKA
Hip-hop, Rap
Edo Maajka is one of the most influential and critically acclaimed hip-hop artists in the Balkans. Emerging in the early 2000s, he brought a new level of authenticity and social realism to the regional rap scene, quickly gaining recognition with his debut album Slušaj mater (2002), considered a landmark release in Croatian hip-hop.
