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Entertainment · Music · published 2026-10-22 · via Rolling Stone

John Mayer Starts Mercury-Backed Label, Announces First Song Since 2021

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John Mayer has launched Sob Rock Records in partnership with Mercury Records, naming the label after his 2021 album. His first single since that record, 'Tom and Jerry,' is due Friday and features bassist Pino Palladino, drummer Aaron Sterling, percussionist Lenny Castro, and organist Larry Goldings. Mayer will preview the track on his SiriusXM channel before its midnight release.

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Sob Rock Records, Mayer’s new imprint, is named for his 2021 album and formed in partnership with Mercury Records. In a statement, he praised Mercury chairman/CEO Tyler Arnold and his team, describing the process from concept to finished work as smoother and more fulfilling and saying it left him inspired about future work.

The first release, “Tom and Jerry,” arrives Friday and was produced by Mayer with Blake Slatkin. Before midnight, it will air throughout Thursday on his SiriusXM channel, “Life With John Mayer.” Mayer has promoted it on Instagram, sharing cover art, studio clips, and credits for bassist Pino Palladino, drummer Aaron Sterling, percussionist Lenny Castro, and organist Larry Goldings

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