Electronic, Experimental
Producer and musician Ivona Eterović, artistic name tonota, began her musical journey in the electronic rap duo Playground Hustle, after which she started working independently, expanding the genre boundaries of her musical expression.
Hip-hop, Rap
Massimo Savage is a young Croatian rapper from Osijek who has quickly gained recognition on the local trap scene. His style is defined by a humorous, ironic attitude, which has helped him build a distinctive image within the regional hip-hop community.
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.
Pop, Fado
Jelena Radan is a Croatian singer and songwriter known for her versatile pop and fado music. She gained recognition with her hit “Leti do snova” and has released several albums, including Nije kraj (2003), Novi dan (2006), and the multilingual Voyage (2013), which earned her multiple Porin Awards and nominations.
Jazz
Bruna Matić (1995) was born in Zagreb and started playing the drums at the age of seven. She gained experience playing with various artists in her hometown such as the HGM A Band, Irena Žilić, The Frajle, Croatian TV-Radio Jazz Orchestra and many more.
Rock, Alternative, Metal
Mamut is an alternative metal band from Rijeka, formed in 2017 by vocalist and guitarist Ivo Jurčić. Emerging from a period of experimentation and lineup changes, the band developed a distinctive sound that blends modern metal with elements of alternative, groove, and socially charged lyricism.
Hip-hop, Rap
Krankšvester is a Croatian hip-hop duo from Osijek, formed in 2010 and consisting of 3ki (Davor Miletić) and Sett (Hrvoje Marjanović). The group is widely known for its provocative, explicit, and satirical lyrics, often pushing the boundaries of the regional rap scene.
Pop
Adari is not a band, as sometimes mistakenly described, but an anagram of her name — Daria Tamara Rac. Born in Poland and based in Slavonski Brod, Croatia, she began her musical journey performing and playing in various local bands before moving on to create her own original work.
Electronic, Alternative
The Hunting Dogs are Alba Nacinovich and Marco Germini. Originally from Croatia/Italy, they play electro-shocked pop, and they do it live, playing a multitude of instruments, involving live looping, live electronics, and improvised flashes: a live act that embodies what ‘electrifying’ means.
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.
Rock, Alternative, Metal
Mind Zoo is an alternative rock/metal machine from Split, Croatia. Musically raised on bands such as Mastodon, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, Foo Fighters, QOTSA, and many others, Mind Zoo blends grunge, stoner rock, progressive rock, and heavy metal into their unique musical landscape.
Rock, Alt-rock
Grim Burns (Ante Cinotti) will lead you on a journey of fusion of many musical genres such as classic rock, hard rock, alternative rock, and pop rock
Hip-hop, Rap
Bolesna Braća is a legendary Croatian hip-hop group from Zagreb, known for their humor, sharp lyrics, and unique style that mixes rap, funk, and satire. Known for their entertaining live shows and playful approach to hip-hop, they’ve remained active for decades, influencing new generations of artists while keeping their trademark humor and old-school energy alive.
Rock, Jazz, Electronica, Fusion
Pop, Indie
Luce, the stage name of Lucija Ćustić, is a Croatian singer-songwriter who has spent nearly a decade building a recognizable presence on the regional music scene with her distinctive voice and emotionally driven songwriting.
Hip-hop, Funk
Vanja i Nešvil Funk is a Croatian hip-hop/funk collective from Osijek, formed around rapper/beatboxer Vanja Hrvoje Dražić and a group of musicians and vocalists. The band’s lineup has included bass, guitar, synthesizer, drums and multiple backing vocalists, reflecting an 8-member groove-oriented ensemble.
Rock, Alternative, Blues
The Screaming Wheels represented Croatia at the 35th International Blues Challenge (Memphis, USA) in January 2019 where the critics and fans declared them a ‘Croatian sensation’.
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.
Hip-hop, Rap
Tram 11 is a Croatian hip‑hop duo from Zagreb, formed in 1996 by General Woo (Srđan Ćuk) and Target (Nenad Šimun). They are widely regarded as one of the most influential acts in the Croatian rap scene, known for pioneering hip‑hop in the region and bringing sharp social commentary, humor and wordplay to their music.
Stoner, Grunge, Post-hardcore
Ochi (Croatian for eyes) are a post-hardcore / grunge band from Croatia, formed in 2020. Their music is a chaotic journey through a harsh blend of fear, resistance, decay and acceptance accompanied by sharp riffage, greasy bass lines and ripping encores.