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CROATIA

Pop from Victoria BC
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CROATIA

Drawing heavily from 1980’s era rock and electronic, the sounds and stylings of Victoria (BC) based four piece Croatia are unapologetically pop. But behind the sugar coated synth lines, cocaine chic, and polished production is something different entirely. With deeply personal songwriting and storytelling standing confidently against a backdrop of dance-crazed euphoria, Croatia trades in the tired and outdated pop aesthetics for pure synth seduction. Carefully crafted vocal hooks and neo-80’s synth melodies become weaved into a feverish live performance, closer to the punk and alt rock acts they grew up and shared stages with as young musicians than their Top 40 contemporaries. Croatia, if anything, is about pop with purpose. And they are creating their own unlikely brand.

Released independently in the summer of 2016, Croatia’s debut album I Wish I Could Be Holy gained critical local acclaim: named #1 album of the year in Victoria/ Vancouver by concert photography collective Rocktographers, and included on Holy Smokes Music’s best local music list of 2016. Currently writing and recording material for their sophomore full length release, the band will be performing at several main-stay summer festivals including appearances at Tall Tree Music Festival, Ponderosa Arts & Music Festival, and inaugural Gabriola Island Music Festival. Croatia is Steve Mitchell, Matt Dell, Ben Erikson, and Justin Campbell.
Pop/Rock/Indie
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Past Events

28
Apr
2017
21:00
Douse, CROATIA, Butterflywingtip, Grotto Mall
- HOLY SMOKES PRESENTS - CROATIA - [Pop - Electronic] ----- FB: facebook....
$10
Copper Owl
Event can be attended in person
25
Nov
2016
20:00
Zone @ 91.3 Band of the Month Showcase: CROATIA, No Liars, Sam Weber, Grizzly Ti...
ou’ve rocked out to their songs on the radio all year long…now it’s time t...
$10
Distrikt
Event can be attended in person
05
Nov
2016
20:00
Carmanah, CROATIA, Caleb Hart
Carmanah embraces the energy of Canada’s beautiful west coast and chose its na...
$15
Capital Ballroom
Event can be attended in person
13
Aug
2016
20:30 23:00
CROATIA CD Release Party!!!: CROATIA, Labs, Bridal Party
LUCKY BAR + SOSO PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS: CROATIA - Debut Album Release Party!! ...
$10
Lucky Bar
Event can be attended in person
30
Jun
2016
17:00 21:00
SHAKE! FEST 3 MAINSTAGE with: The Courtneys, Gender Poutine , CRYSTAL EYES, Smok...
SHAKE! FEST 3 MAINSTAGE - Ship's Point (Inner Harbour) JUNE 30th - 4:30 PM to...
Free
Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Event can be attended in person
17
Jun
2016
21:30 01:00
FERNFEST AFTERPARTY!!!: CROATIA, San Felix, Top Men, Bridal Party
!!!FERN-FEST AFTERPARTY!!! Come celebrate FernFest, warm summer nights, and fo...
$10
Logan's Pub
Event can be attended in person
13
May
2016
20:30 11:00
OH SHITTTTT!!!: Bodies (CD Release!), CROATIA, Superfasion
HOLY SMOKES PRESENTS... B O D I E S - [CD//CASSETTE RELEASE] Math Pop - Boy...
$10
Lucky Bar
Event can be attended in person
19
Mar
2016
20:30 23:00
HOLY $#!@#% ROCK N ROLL TIME!!: acres of lions, CROATIA, FRIENDLY GHOST
HOLY @#$%@ - ROCK N ROLL TIME! We're incredibly excited to bring together this d...
$10
Lucky Bar
Event can be attended in person
30
Jan
2016
22:00
Bodies, Brothers, CROATIA, Mesa Luna
We're incredibly excited to bring Mesa Luna, one of Vancouver's most exciting ne...
$10
Copper Owl
Event can be attended in person
10
Dec
2015
21:45 00:00
AN EPIC WEEKEND PRE-PARTY FEATURING!!!:::::: The Leaks, Wise Child, CROATIA
BANDS!? At Logan's!? It's another epic weekend pre-party, pre-Christmas gig at L...
$8
Logan's Pub
Event can be attended in person
04
Nov
2015
20:00
Gang Signs, CROATIA
Atomique production presents GANG SIGNS plus Croatia Wednesday, November 4t...
$12.50
Lucky Bar
Event can be attended in person
09
Oct
2015
22:00
Germany Germany, Wise Child, CROATIA
Germany Germany https://www.facebook.com/grmnygrmny https://grmnygrmny.bandcam...
$8
Copper Owl
Event can be attended in person
11
Sep
2015
22:00
The Leaks, CROATIA, Marble Pawns
Victoria's the Leaks, Mable Pawns and Croatia are taking the stage once again in...
$10
Copper Owl
Event can be attended in person
08
Aug
2015
21:00
Gutterbird, Yes Bear, NoGoods, CROATIA
GUTTERBIRD https://gutterbird.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/gutterbir...
$10
Copper Owl
Event can be attended in person
13
Jun
2015
22:00
Shotgun Jimmie, The Bad, Rugged Uncle, CROATIA
SHOTGUN JIMMIE http://shotgunjimmie.net/ THE BAD https://www.facebook.com/t...
$10
Copper Owl
Event can be attended in person

Current Lineup

Matt Dell
Guitar/Keyboards
2014 - present
Steve Mitchell
Keyboards/Vocals
2014 - present
Ben Erikson
Drums
2016 - present
Justin Campbell
Vocals
2017 - present

Past Members

Tashiina Buswa
Vocals
2014 - 2016

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