Pop
Classically trained from a young age, she began her musical journey by studying piano in music school, later performing in choirs, klapas, bands and various ensembles before focusing on her own songwriting. With a strong vocal presence and an instinct for songwriting, Pava introduces herself as a new voice on the Croatian scene.
Rock, Alternative
Ministranti are a rock band from Rijeka, Croatia, formed in 2022 by guitarist Dražen Baljak (of Let 3) along with Robert Šuša (vocals), Vedran Vučković (bass) and Voljen Korić (drums). Their music is characterised by a guitar-driven rock sound with heavy grooves and production that avoids over-polishing, combining classic rock elements with energetic arrangements.
Rock, Acoustic, Chanson
Branko Galoić is a Croatian singer-songwriter, composer, and guitarist. Self-taught, he began his musical journey with the guitar and has released multiple albums blending Balkan, Sevdah, jazz, and world music influences.
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.
Jazz, World Music
Borna Šercar’s Jazziana Croatica is a Croatian instrumental ethno-jazz ensemble founded in 2009 in Zagreb. Led by Borna Šercar, the group blends traditional Croatian folk themes with jazz, funk, and rock influences to create a distinctively Croatian jazz sound.
Electronic, Jazz
Simple, but powerful shape that represents unity between five people who explore together in order to deliver their unique vision of jazz-pop-electronic music mixture.
Pop, Rock, Indie
Kensington Lima is a Zagreb-based rock band formed in 2018, led by songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist Josip Radić, also known for his work in other bands. Their debut album May (2018) blends rock’n’roll, americana, acoustic folk, and ambient electronica into a distinctive sound described as “cassette pop,” earning them a Porin nomination for Best New Artist in 2019.
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.
Hip-hop, Funk, Soul
Reper iz sobe is a funk, neosoul, hiphop band based in Zagreb, Croatia. Lazy dalmatian rap vocals, funky guitars, jazzy keys and groovy rhythm section is what you can hear from these guys.
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.
Blues
Tomislav „Little Pigeon“ Goluban is an Croatian blues singer and harmonica player, leader of his own band, blues educator, radio DJ, festival organizer and record artist. Performing solo/duo and with a band, Goluban has played in the U.S. and across many European countries.
Indie, Electropop
Leut Magnetik is a Croatian electro-pop collective from Split, formed in the early 2000s and recognized as one of the key acts shaping the regional alternative and club scene.
Pop, Singer-songwriter
Dina Rizvić, also known as Deena Cole, is a Croatian musician, multi-instrumentalist, and composer from Labin. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music in Contemporary Writing and Production at age 21.
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
ElSea is a young singer, songwriter, and dancer originally from Pula, Croatia, currently based in Amsterdam. Her work blends music and movement, with a strong focus on original songs presented through intimate acoustic and dance-led performances.
Doom, Sludge
Founded in 2013 in the city of Karlovac, Left to Starve embraced the ethos of the DIY punk community while blending aggression of dark hardcore and heaviness of sludge metal resulting in a couple of releases.
Acoustic, Singer-songwriter
Pop, Rock, Alternative
Clone Age is a Croatian rock band from Čakovec, known for energetic live shows and a mix of rock, alternative, and pop. With albums like FUSE and performances at festivals such as INmusic, they’ve built a reputation for consistent creativity despite lineup changes.
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.
Dub
Bamwise is a five-member electronic dub band from Zagreb, Croatia, known for blending analog warmth with modern digital soundscapes. Formed by musicians united through their passion for bass-heavy, rhythm-driven music, Bamwise combine synthesizers, drum machines, bass, guitar, vocals, and live effects to create an immersive and danceable experience.
Folk, Punk
Brkovi is a punk-folk band from Zagreb, Croatia, that refuses to take themselves or the music industry too seriously. Founded in 2004, they describe their sound as “PunkFolkWellness”, blending punk rock, turbo-folk, metal riffs and Balkan humour into high-octane, off-beat party anthems.
Pop, Jazz
Vesna Pisarović is a Croatian singer, songwriter, and composer known for her versatile career spanning pop and jazz. Today, Vesna Pisarović divides her time between Croatia and Germany, performing internationally and remaining one of the most dynamic and respected Croatian artists of her generation.
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
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.
World Music, Metal
Po' Metra Crijeva (PMC) is the first and only Ča-Metal™ (Ča as in cha) band. A six-member group that draws inspiration from Croatian legends, myths, and stories, and makes music under the influence of the non-equal-tempered Istrian(a Croatian region) scale and metal.
Rock, Progressive, Synth-pop, Synthwave
Lunapark combines elements of electronic and experimental music with the simplicity of pop music.
Jazz
Denis Razumović Razz is a Croatian jazz musician from Rijeka, best known as an alto-saxophonist, composer and long-time presence on the Croatian jazz scene. He started out as a self-taught musician and, despite working various non-musical jobs early on, remained committed to jazz and the bebop tradition throughout his career.
