Jess Kerber continues her ascent with her haunting new single 'Next To You'

Rising Americana-folk artist Jess Kerber continues her ascent with the release of her haunting new single 'Next To You'. Following the poignant debut 'I Wonder If I’ll Forget This', Kerber’s latest offering deepens her growing reputation as one of modern folk’s most compelling new voices, drawing comparisons to the introspective brilliance of Elliott Smith and Sufjan Stevens.

Built around a hypnotic fingerpicked guitar pattern and understated electronic textures, 'Next To You' unfolds with quiet intensity. Kerber’s honeyed vocals, layered and delicate, gradually rise from a gentle murmur to a stirring crescendo—showcasing both restraint and emotional power.

“‘Next To You’ is about the ways your dreams tell you what you don’t yet know about yourself,” Kerber explains. “I wrote this song in my childhood bedroom, where hazy memories seem to always come back up to the surface.”