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.
Hardcore, Punk
Raspad is a punk band from Šibenik, Croatia, formed around 2006/2007. They’re known for their raw sound, sincere lyrics, and fierce live performances, and have been an active part of the local and wider DIY punk scene ever since.
Pop, Rock
Nola is a Croatian pop-rock band from Pula, Croatia. Known for melodic, heartfelt songwriting and a blend of pop and rock elements, Nola remains a respected and enduring act in Croatian music.
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.
Pop, Indie, Experimental
Sara Renar is a recording and performing artist from Zagreb, Croatia, and is praised as one of the best and bravest Balkan new generation singers – songwriters.
Entering the new era, the very sound and identity of the band gained a wider dimensional dioptre, united in ultra-short, fast, and drinkable syncopations of melodic punk rock. But as before, the motto remains: Be who you are, say what you think!
Pop
Albina proved herself a unique performer at the beginning of her career. Croatia's newest pop sensation and Eurovision 2021 entry was introduced to a wider audience in 2020 as a finalist in the third season of The Voice Croatia
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.
Rock, Folk, Acoustic, Psychedelic
Denis Katanec’s Clinic is a Zagreb-based band led by the prolific singer-songwriter Denis Katanec, a key figure on the city’s music scene for over a decade. Their music blends noise, psychedelic avant-folk, shoegaze, pop, and experimental sounds, creating emotionally charged and introspective songs that explore the human psyche.
Pop
Josipa Lisac is a Croatian singer and one of the most distinctive voices in the regional music scene, known for her unique vocal expression, avant-garde style, and genre-blending approach. Her landmark debut album Dnevnik jedne ljubavi (1973) is widely regarded as one of the most important albums in Croatian and former Yugoslav popular music.
Pop, Rock, Electronic
Virtual band Nyoog exists since the summer of 2021, and the basic creative concept is that it is not tied to a certain genre of music, authors, producers, or performers.
Pop
Meritas is a Croatian duo formed in 1996 in Zagreb, created by vocalists and songwriters Meri Jaman and Anita Valo. Their work is marked by thoughtful lyrics, warm harmonies, and an artistic depth that resonates with multiple generations of fans throughout the region.
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.
Post-rock, Alternative, Noise
Diskodelija is a four-member band from Šibenik, Croatia, known for their energetic and experimental sound that blends post-rock, punk, and noise. Known for tight chemistry and a fearless approach to sound, Diskodelija continues to push boundaries, delivering raw, energetic music that blends post-rock, punk, and noise.
Jazz
Vedran Ružić is a Croatian visual artist and jazz musician known for integrating music and visual art. Ružić has performed with prominent Croatian musicians and released several original jazz albums.
Pop, Rock, Indie
Paul The Walrus is a recording project made by Borna Mijolović who records, writes, produces, and performs the music.
Punk
BKD are a Croatian Oi! punk band from Varaždin, known for their raw energy and local pride. Their music blends fast, sing-along rhythms with themes of community and hometown culture, especially around their support of the football club NK Varteks.
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, Garage Rock
TV EYE is a garage rock’n’roll band from Zagreb, formed in spring 2019. TV EYE is known for loud, tight, and highly energetic live performances, often compared to the feeling of “riding a motorcycle at high speed,” with stylistic references to Iggy & The Stooges and ZZ Top.
Pop, Alternative
Ida Prester rose to prominence as the founder and frontwoman of the band Lollobrigida, a project that evolved from a hobby into a defining part of her artistic identity. At the same time, she built a successful television career on Hrvatska radiotelevizija, hosting shows such as Briljanteen and many others, establishing herself as a recognizable media figure.
Jazz
Jazz pianist and composer Leon Brenko was born in 1981 in Rijeka. Over the years, he has performed at numerous festivals and collaborated with renowned Croatian jazz musicians and international artists, including legendary American trumpeter Eddie Henderson, American vocalist Sharon Clark, and Finnish saxophonist Timo Lassy.
Rock, Stoner, Metal
UMA, formerly known as Uma Thurman, a stoner band from Rijeka, presented their instrumental outbursts at many stages with excellent critique of the audience. Their trippy flair, fierce stocks and noise requires more than just listening to music and calls for deep relaxation of the mind with the occasional explosion of emotion.
Progressive, Electro rock
Plastic Knives are a Croatian electro-rock duo from Zagreb, formed by Damjan Vujaklija (guitar, electronics) and Nikola Babić (drums). Emerging on the scene in the mid-2010s, the project quickly gained attention for its bold fusion of experimental rock and electronic music.
Hardcore, Punk
Ponor is a Croatian hardcore punk band from Zagreb, formed in 2011. The band is known for combining hardcore punk with elements of metal, creating a heavy, energetic sound accompanied by socially engaged and introspective lyrics.
Rock, Stoner, Groove Metal
She Loves Pablo, a groove rock band from Zagreb has been one of the pillars of the domestic alternative scene for almost 15 years, and with wild performances, they are increasingly proving that they are destined for the big world stages with their career steps
