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John Mayer launches Sob Rock Records with Mercury partnership
John Mayer has launched his own label, Sob Rock Records, in partnership with Mercury Records.
The label takes its name from his 2021 album, released before he parted ways with Sony in 2022.
“Tom and Jerry” is his first new solo single in five years, and it is due at midnight as Thursday turns to Friday.
Mayer’s SiriusXM channel, Life With John Mayer, will play a preview throughout Thursday.
The single marks a return to solo recording after years that included his work with Dead & Company.
No new album has been announced.
Mayer is also booked for a 2027 Las Vegas Sphere run, with sets as a solo artist, with a full band and with the John Mayer Trio.
John Mayer has launched Sob Rock Records in partnership with Mercury Records.
His first single on the label, “Tom and Jerry,” is his first new solo single in five years.
The single is due at midnight as Thursday turns into Friday, after a preview on his SiriusXM channel.
Mayer co-produced the song with Blake Slatkin, and it was recorded at Chaplin Recording Studio.
Mayer is also scheduled to perform at the Las Vegas Sphere in 2027.
- Who
- John Mayer, in partnership with Mercury Records.
- What
- He launched his own label, Sob Rock Records, and will release “Tom and Jerry,” his first new single in five years.
- When
- The label was announced Thursday, October 22, 2026; the single is due at midnight as Thursday turns into Friday.
- Where
- The label partnership is with Mercury Records. The song was recorded at Chaplin Recording Studio.
- Why
- Mayer said the partnership has made the path from creative vision to execution easier and more rewarding.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Mayer released the album “Sob Rock,” which later gave his new label its name.
Mayer parted ways with his previous label.
Mayer announced Sob Rock Records and previewed “Tom and Jerry” on his SiriusXM channel.
Tom and Jerry” is due to arrive at midnight.
Mayer is scheduled to perform a run of shows at the Las Vegas Sphere.
- Label
- Sob Rock Records
- Partner
- Mercury Records
- First new single in five years
- Tom and Jerry
- Co-producer
- Blake Slatkin
- Recording studio
- Chaplin Recording Studio
- 2027 residency venue
- Sphere, Las Vegas
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What people are saying
Working with Tyler Arnold and the talented team at Mercury Records has already proven to be a great partnership.
John Mayer is one of the greatest artists of all time, and I couldn’t be prouder to welcome him to Mercury Records.