John Mayer launches Sob Rock Records in partnership with Universal’s Mercury
John Mayer has launched Sob Rock Records in partnership with Universal Music Group’s Mercury Records, marking his return to solo releases after leaving Columbia Records. The deal brings Mayer’s new label to Mercury’s roster and coincides with the release of his first new solo single since 2021, “Tom And Jerry”.
The partnership was announced on 22 October, with the single released the following day; financial terms and the deal’s structure were not disclosed. Produced by Mayer and Blake Slatkin, “Tom And Jerry” was recorded at Chaplin Studios in Hollywood. Mayer’s previous album, *Sob Rock*, reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200 in 2021, and he is due to play 21 Sphere shows in Las Vegas from 8 April to 12 June 2027.
In short
- John Mayer has launched Sob Rock Records with Mercury Records.
- His new single, “Tom And Jerry”, is his first solo release since 2021.
- He will play 21 Sphere shows in Las Vegas in 2027.
Explained simply
John Mayer is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist who has released solo music through major record companies, including Columbia Records. In the music business, a record label helps release and promote an artist’s recordings; some artists also set up their own labels to release music in partnership with a larger company.
Mercury Records is part of Universal Music Group, one of the world’s major music companies. Mayer’s previous album, Sob Rock, reached number two on the US Billboard album chart in 2021. His new label and partnership shape how his next solo releases reach listeners, while his planned Las Vegas shows extend his live work.
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