Kevin Silvester Takes a Forbidden Crush ‘STEP BY STEP (DAD)’

Kevin Silvester turns an outrageously inappropriate fantasy into a sharp, theatrical pop anthem on his new single, ‘STEP BY STEP (DAD)’.

The track follows Silvester’s alter ego, K, whose secret silver-fox encounter takes an unexpected turn when he discovers the man in question is his best friend’s dad. It is a gloriously messy premise, but Silvester commits to it fully, delivering the story with wit, confidence and just the right amount of chaos.

Behind the humour, however, there is something more vulnerable at play. ‘STEP BY STEP (DAD)’ explores the desire for validation and the longing to feel wanted by someone. That emotional undercurrent gives the song more weight than its provocative title might initially suggest. It may be playful and knowingly over-the-top, but the need to feel chosen is painfully real.

Musically, the single leans into Silvester’s love of Y2K pop-rock, bringing together punchy production, dramatic storytelling and huge hooks built for shouting along to. His influences include Avril Lavigne and The Veronicas, but his candid writing and bold queer perspective give the track its own distinctive personality.

The cinematic accompanying music video expands the world of K, bringing the song’s ridiculous, scandalous and surprisingly heartfelt story to life. Rather than holding back, Silvester embraces every awkward revelation and dramatic twist.

Hailing from Melbourne, Kevin Silvester is a singer, songwriter and producer with a broad musical background. A classically trained pianist and cellist, he began writing songs at 11 before teaching himself music production at 13. That experience allows him to match his playful ideas with polished, carefully constructed pop.

Angsty, gay, witty and unfiltered, Silvester makes music that treats honesty as a form of catharsis. With ‘STEP BY STEP (DAD)’, he proves that even the most chaotic fantasy can hide a genuine emotional truth.