Michal Gutman isn’t here to comfort listeners—she’s here to shake them to their core. With the imminent release of “War Boys,” her latest single in a daring 2025-2026 series, Gutman once again proves she inhabits the unpredictable intersections of cabaret, club, and chaos. The new track, available this September, rides a wave of feverish rhythms and intoxicating harmonies, pulling audiences into a dreamscape haunted by both private and collective anxieties.
Known for her boundary-bending solo performances—armed only with a bass guitar, loop station, synth, and a barrage of vocal textures—Gutman crafts entire worlds on her own. Her latest work transcends simple genre labels, drawing upon a decade’s worth of bold, exploratory music both solo and with her band Whaling Snails. Each new single delves deeper into the themes of grief, catastrophe, and the restless search for beauty amidst destruction.
“War Boys” is especially evocative, capturing the tension between war-torn external realities and the private hunt for peace. This isn’t just about surviving the storms; it’s about singing to—and sometimes against—them. In the hands of Yiftah Yeshurun, Tamar Zinger, and Tuval Brown, Gutman’s vision achieves vivid clarity, balancing razor-sharp programming with raw, pulsing percussion.
As anticipation grows for “War Boys,” fans and newcomers alike are called to listen with open ears and open minds. If Gutman’s past work is any indication, this ride will be anything but safe—and that’s exactly how she likes it.
