John Mayer Launches New Record Label Sob Rock Records
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John Mayer has launched Sob Rock Records in partnership with Mercury Records, part of Universal Music Group. The move gives him a label of his own as he prepares new music, marking a new phase after leaving Columbia Records in 2022.
Named after Mayer’s most recent album, the label was announced ahead of his single “Tom and Jerry”, due on 23 October. Mercury chairman and chief executive Tyler Arnold welcomed the partnership; the label’s roster includes Noah Kahan and Morgan Wallen. Mayer has said he is working on a new record and is due to begin a run of performances at Las Vegas’s Sphere in April next year.
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In short
- Mayer has launched Sob Rock Records with Mercury Records.
- His new single is due on 23 October.
- He is working on a new album and has Sphere dates next year.
How this story developed
- 14 minutes ago John Mayer has launched Sob Rock Records in partnership with Mercury Records, part of Universal Music Group.
- 23 minutes ago John Mayer has launched Sob Rock Records in partnership with Mercury Records, part of Universal Music Group. The move gives him a label of his own as he prepares new music, marking a new phase after leaving Columbia Records in 2022.
Explained simply
John Mayer is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist who has released music through major record companies, including Columbia Records. In 2022, he left Columbia, and Sob Rock, his most recent album, gives its name to his new label.
Sob Rock Records is being set up with Mercury Records, which is part of Universal Music Group. A record label helps release and promote music; having one of his own gives Mayer a role in those decisions as he works on new material.