ZO
Pop, Rock
Known for their energetic performances and youthful take on contemporary music, Zo continue to evolve, releasing new singles and expanding their presence across Croatia and the region.
ARISES
Metal
ARISES are your atypical groove metal band, proof of long-lasting bond and alliance between the members, fifteen years in the making, with vast experience in live performance, sharing big stages supporting some of the most incredible acts today.
WAITAPU
Experimental, Dub
Waitapu is a psychedelic dub band from Čakovec, Croatia. Their sound mixes heavy basslines, distorted guitars and electronic textures into deep, atmospheric tracks that evoke tribal and futuristic moods.
BRAIN HOLIDAYS
Reggae
Brain Holidays are Croatian Reggae pioneers founded in 2000. They have five album releases. Their current album "Jamaican Connection" was recorded in Tuff Gong studio (Kingston, JA).
I AM AFRAID OF YOU
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.
ZORAN ČALIĆ BAND
Rock, Psychedelic
Zoran Čalić is a legendary figure in Croatian and regional rock’n’roll, best known as the former guitarist and songwriter for the cult band Majke. After decades of shaping the sound of the local rock scene, he embarked on a solo journey with his newly formed project, Zoran Čalić Band.
BRUJAČI
Rock, Noise, Post-punk
Brujači are a Zagreb-based band formed in the 1990s, known for their unique blend of danceable rhythms, buzzing bass lines and sharp, syncopated guitar parts. Their style, often described as “Hard Disco,” mixes noise-influenced roots with a clear, modern sound that stays energetic, playful and free of pretension.
ŽIVAC MARADONA
Hip-hop, Trap
In short, Živac Maradona is a fearless voice in Croatian hip-hop, combining personal narrative, regional specificity and a determined self-made path.
TIGHT GRIPS
Rock
Tight Grips is a rock trio formed in the summer of 2014 when they united and recorded their first demo album called "Tight Grips". The recorded material and strong will enabled the band to perform a considerable number of concerts in the region in the coming years.
NIKOLA’S CAGE
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.
SEVEN THAT SPELLS
Psychedelic, Krautrock
Seven That Spells are a psychedelic rock band from Zagreb, formed in 2003 and led by guitarist and producer Niko Potočnjak. Known for their intense, genre-defying sound, the band blends psychedelic rock with elements of krautrock, noise, jazz, and progressive music, creating a hypnotic and often improvisational sonic experience.
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.
PETRA ANTOLIĆ
Pop
Composed the hymn for the children's festival "Razigrane note" and wrote songs for young singers who performed with them at children's festivals in Croatia and beyond, with whom they won numerous awards.
HILJSON MANDELA
Hip-hop, Rap, Trap
Hiljson Mandela is a Zagreb-based rapper and one of the pioneers of trap music in Croatia, active since 2008. His artistic identity is closely tied to constant evolution within trap, as well as personal themes such as faith and mental health, topics he openly explores in his music, including the song “Sam u mraku.”
COMO BLUFF
Rock, Indie, Alternative
Como Bluff is a indie rock band from Zagreb, Croatia, formed by a group of musicians with roots in several established local acts. Their sound blends alternative rock, post-punk energy.
WEKINGZ
Techno, Tech House
Wekingz is a Croatian DJ and producer, who comes from Sinj, and has been actively involved in DJing since 2010. Through his DJ career, he performs in many current clubs and events throughout Croatia that promote electronic music, but also in Europe (Switzerland, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Russia, Czech Republic).
TONKA
Pop
Antonia Matković Šerić, known professionally as Tonka, is a Croatian singer and member of the band Pavel. Tonka continues to be active as both a solo artist and as a vocalist in Pavel, combining her work in the band with her individual creative expression.
MATT SHAFT
Pop, Electropop
Matt Shaft (real name Matej Magdić) is a Croatian singer-songwriter and violinist based in Zagreb. Known for his street performances and growing online presence, he creates music that blends pop and electropop with a distinctive instrumental identity.
BOSAK & THE SECOND HAND BAND
Rock, Blues, Country
Bosak & The Second Hand Band (BSHB) is a southern rock/rock'n'roll band from Zagreb, Croatia. A band that lives and plays their music straight from the heart with only one goal: to reach the hearts of listeners and take them by the hand on a journey through the band's infinite stories.
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.
PETAR DUNDOV
Electronic, Techno
Petar Dundov makes intelligent electronic music that breaks boundaries, moves feet and twists minds. He is without a doubt one of the most inspiring, original and daring producers in electronica.
GANE RIMATORE
Hip-hop, Rap
Gane RImatore is a part of Rijeka's hip-hop scene since the beginning of this century, even the millennium. He has 8 materials behind himself.
