Kfir’s ‘BATHWATER’ Mixes Lust, Art, and Electro-Pop Perfection

Kfir’s new single BATHWATER isn't just a track—it’s a full-body experience. The NYC-based pop/dance visionary has once again delivered a sonic and visual feast, this time diving headfirst into the intoxicating realm of obsession, power dynamics, and artistic desire. With this release, Kfir doesn’t just dip his toes—he cannonballs into the deep end.

From the first hypnotic beat, BATHWATER oozes seductive tension. It’s dark, glitzy, a little dangerous—and entirely danceable. Inspired by the unsettling yet magnetic bathtub scene from Saltburn, Kfir turns a moment of cinematic chaos into a high-voltage pop anthem. His vocals glide effortlessly over an electro-pop production that pulses with desire, control, and vulnerability. It’s like being in a strobe-lit fever dream, but make it couture.

Lyrically, Kfir taps into the universal madness of fixation, whether on a person, a passion, or perfection itself. It’s confessional yet campy, poetic yet primal. With co-writers Heaven Guanco and Anthony Fonseca (who also produced the track), the trio crafts a dynamic soundscape that fuses '00s dancefloor nostalgia with avant-garde edge.

This single also marks the beginning of a fresh creative chapter for Kfir. After years of honing his identity through dance, theater, and music, BATHWATER is a bold, liberating declaration. It strips away any artifice and leaves us with the raw, electrified version of an artist reborn. The new era is unfiltered, collaborative, and emotionally fierce.

Despite its polished production and glittery hooks, BATHWATER pulses with real, lived-in truth. That tension between light and dark, polished and primal, is what makes Kfir’s work so magnetic. He’s not here to play it safe—he’s here to seduce, provoke, and move you—on every level.

So turn it up. Sweat it out. Obsess a little. Because when it comes to Kfir’s world, the dancefloor is sacred, and everyone is invited.

BATHWATER is such a bold and cinematic single. How did you translate the chaos and emotional complexity of obsession into sound?

There are so many incredible musical elements woven into this track. The opening has this

haunting, classical choir vibe that immediately reminds me of the soundtrack from White Lotus — it's eerie and atmospheric. Then, the layers of vocal choirs that open the track create this chilling mood, setting the stage for a descent into the underworld, almost like entering Dante's Inferno.

This song was heavily influenced visually by William Bouguereau 18th-century painting of Dante et Virgile 1850, and if there were a soundtrack to that artwork, Bathwater would be it.

We really wanted to capture that dark, dramatic essence in the music. Vocoder effects play a

huge role in my vocals, especially during the line that names the title of the track. It adds this

low, dark tone that pulls you deeper into the atmosphere. The cool thing about it is the dance club elements that are popping everywhere and pulling the listener into the shiny disco ball and dark dance floor.

When I walked into the studio, I had a clear vision of what this song was about, and Anthony

(the producer) And Heaven, my co-writer and singer, had already mapped out most of the track. As soon as I heard that choir intro, I knew this was the sound I was searching for.

What’s really exciting about this release is that we’ve also created a vlog series that will be

shared across all social media platforms. The episodes will take fans behind the scenes,

showing the meetings, the recording process, and all the work that went into creating this epic piece of artwork EP project. In the first episode, we dive into the creation of Bathwater and share exactly how it came to life. I can’t wait for you all to see the process and hear the story behind every track!

Was there a specific moment in the studio where it all “clicked”?You’ve mentioned the influence of Saltburn, American Psycho, and Dante and Virgil—each dealing with obsession and intensity in their own way.

I actually find this very easy to do. Since childhood, I’ve been living in an imaginary world that I loved creating. My relationship with classical music, through my dancing, helped me build more tension and emotion, allowing me to walk hand in hand with my fantasies. I’ve spent my life at the Metropolitan Opera House in NYC, on Broadway, and on stages all over the world, bringing flair and theatricality to everything I do. So, when it comes to bridging my sound and visuals, I let my imagination run wild. Money doesn’t matter—imagination is free.

A big part of my relationship with music and my ambition comes from obsession. My stubbornness, like my earth sign (a bull), makes me see the red circle and run straight for it, aiming to succeed. I can’t tell you how many people, even the closest to me, have told me to pivot, to let go of what they call a "failed dream." But I don’t hear them. I can’t hear them. I don’t know anything else but this. I have no Plan B, and I’d rather die than let go. It’s an obsession, and yes, it’s an intense lifestyle full of low moments.

But when I see and hear my concepts and ideas finally come to life—that’s when I know I’ve

built a bridge between my imagination and reality. It’s where my classical background as a

performer meets current pop, and I marry them together. It’s me, my style, and the emotions I go through, all coming together in one sound and visual.

How do you see your music bridging the gap between pop culture and fine art? There’s a raw vulnerability beneath the sexiness of BATHWATER. Was it difficult to expose that side of yourself so publicly, especially as you step into this new era?

From the very beginning of this new era, I made a decision: this project will be the whole of me, not just pieces. In the past, I never truly exposed all of who I am. Sure, I shared parts of myself through my music, but I always held back, and I knew deep down that it created a disconnect with my listeners. I wasn’t being fully real, not because I didn’t want to, but because I hadn’t figured out how to make that true connection.

For this project, though, I’m doing it differently. I’m doing it all by myself. After being burnt and

taken advantage of so many times, I realized I had to stop relying on others to do the work I

should be doing. I want a real connection with my listeners—no matter how many people, even if it's just one person who truly sees me for who I am. I spent over a year reflecting on myself and asking, what am I doing wrong? And I feel like I’ve finally cracked it.

Growing up as a ballet dancer and performer, my whole world was built around perfection—the flawless, ethereal, grand image. But I’ve come to realize no one really cares about that.

My obsession with presenting an idealized version of myself was only holding me back. I never allowed people to see the real me—the one who’s insecure, sad, or unsettled. I’m never fully satisfied with anything I do, I don’t know how to relax, and that’s okay. It’s part of who I am. I’m funny, I’m loving, I’m forgiving, and yes, I’m gay. These are the parts of me I want to share without filters. Being bullied as a kid created many blocks in my life, and for so long, everything I did was filtered through the lens of fear and insecurity. But now, with this project, I’ve made a vow to be me-unfiltered, imperfect, just a human being like everyone else. No more walls. This is the real me, and I’m finally ready to show it.

As someone who’s classically trained in ballet and has performed on major stages, how does movement influence your music-making process? Do you feel a song in your body first?

For me, music has to move me—if a beat doesn’t make me want to move, then the sound, the lyrics, or the story behind the song has to pull me in emotionally, like a river that flows deep inside.

When I dance, I don’t count the steps. I let the music guide me, singing with my body, letting

every movement come from within. It’s the same when I create music. I approach it the same

way, letting the feeling of the song flow through me. I also see music as a show. Just like any great performance, it has its highs and lows, moments of tension and release. When I make music, I’m thinking about how to build an arc in the sound that will take people on a journey. And when I step on stage to perform it, I want it to feel like a cathartic experience—a journey that unfolds in real time, connecting the audience to the emotions behind the music.

What does success look like for this new chapter in your career, not just in terms of numbers, but on a soul level? What would make this release feel truly complete to you?

To be honest, I don’t really focus on numbers, and I haven’t even seen any yet! Success for me isn’t measured by charts or stats. What truly matters is if, through this journey, I can create a small community of people who connect with me—and with each other—through the sound, the emotions, and the stories we share. If my music becomes a soundtrack for their own lives, helping them through whatever they’re going through and providing a sense of support and connection, then I’ll consider this release a success. That’s when I’ll know this new chapter has given something meaningful for others to hold onto and cherish. It’s not about what I will get out of this; it’s about how I can give, and this is one of the ways I know how to give back.