PHOTO BY WILL ORCHARD
Nashville songwriter Jess Kerber has shared “The World Is Dark, but I Want It to Be Funny,” the final single and title track from her sophomore album, arriving November 6 via Felte.
Built around delicate piano, understated slide guitar, and Kerber’s intimate vocals, the song explores finding humor and moments of happiness amid personal and collective uncertainty. An accompanying live performance video features fellow musician Emily Hines.
Kerber explains that the song emerged from recognizing how humor and ordinary daily experiences can help make difficult circumstances more manageable, acknowledging that darkness and lightness are both unavoidable parts of life.
Recorded primarily at her home studio with partner Will Orchard, The World Is Dark, but I Want It to Be Funny draws on the introspective folk traditions of Joni Mitchell and Gillian Welch while exploring relationships, loss, and emotional resilience.
Following the previously released singles “Louisiana Song” and “Changing,” Kerber will celebrate the album with a Nashville performance on November 17 before heading west for shows in January and February 2027.
The World Is Dark, but I Want It to Be Funny arrives November 6 via Felte.
