" One of the most promising young talents in the endangered fields of pure-hearted, undercurrent Rock & Roll “
- Digital In Berlin
Neta Polturak Born 95’ in Palestine Israel - Polturak is a Musician, Lyricist, Sound designer, Film composer and Performer. One of the most promising old talents to emerge out of the eclectic underground scene of Tel Aviv, where a sound that is both atmospheric and immensely powerful was developed. Powered by a charismatic androgynous stage presence., Polturak's music shines an inner world rebellion through emotional deconstruction of false truths and denials projected by western media and capital thought.
In 2015 Berlin based Polturak gave independent EU tours in over 150 shows and festivals. both her intense solo performances and skilfully transformative 3 piece formed bands, captured the imaginations of audiences, musicians, promoters, venue holders and critics alike, energetically awakening the music scenes of cities they visit and reside in.
In 2018 Polturak was playing around with her old Tascam 4Track Recorder together with friend Eilon Elikam - the couple formed the minimal group "Moon Gear" later joined by Eleni Poulou. Their analog home recorded EP „ Moon Gear “ (2019) was followed by band shows formed by Polturak that were noted for coincidentally and almost single handedly, elevating the Post Dream-Punk scene of Berlin.
In the years that followed talks and hisses of Polturak's music rare originality grew, passed from mouth to ear in an analog manner, as invitations to play in the city’s most prominent venues & festivals were kindly offered (HAU1 Theatre , Kesselhaus, Kantine am Berghain, Herrfurth Church, Fusion Festival ,Synästhesie Festival …|) during this time period Polturak collaborated with some mythological members of Berlin's present & past counter scenes (“The Fall” , “Faust”, “Einstürzende Neubauten”) and was invited to support the more singular side of popular modern art (such as her openning act for “Cate Le Bon” in Berghain Kantine). All whilst being methodically somewhat detached from acts of digital culture or social self promotion.
In 2023 Polturak took the time to release recordings of what was to become her band debut - The cinematic soaked illusory of „Every Magic Has Its Cost “(2023).
The album was recorded in a trio band constellation in a span of 2 fast days with her friends Michael and Or recording original songs from Polturak's teenage era. The songs unfold a signature puzzling storytelling oncemore, yet unlike the previous Moon Gear, the songs are told playfully under the strict regime of Live open hearted Rock and Roll.
As Composer for Film, Polturak scored the soundtrack for the short animation film "Limbo of Innocence" (2018) by Michal Ben Porat.
In 2023 Polturak contributed her voice for the multi-award winning Documentary Film "If You Let Me Go" - narrating the personal diaries of an Israeli Cult figure and unique musician named Inbal Perlmutter. A conflicting complex and intimate role that has received raving cross cultural reviews.