# John Mayer music release and label launch

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> Updated: 2026-10-23T14:00:40.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 3.

Singer-songwriter John Mayer has announced his first solo single in five years, titled ‘Tom and Jerry’, which is scheduled for release on October 24, 2026. The track, produced by Blake Slatkin and mixed by Serban Ghenea, reportedly originated from a voice memo. Prior to the official release, Mayer will provide an exclusive preview on the SiriusXM channel ‘Life with John Mayer’. 

Alongside the new music, Mayer announced the launch of his own record label, Sob Rock Records, in partnership with Universal Music’s Mercury Records. This follows his 2022 departure from Sony Music. 

Mayer is also preparing for a 21-show residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, scheduled to take place between April and June 2027. The Live Nation-sponsored performances will feature career-spanning sets including acoustic, electric, and piano arrangements. 

Charitable components have been attached to the residency: 100% of proceeds from ticket auctions will benefit the Heart and Armor Foundation, a veterans' health organization founded by Mayer, while $1 from every ticket sold will be donated to his Back To You Fund.

## Claims

- The single “Tom and Jerry” is set to be released on Friday, October 24, 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- “Tom and Jerry” is Mayer’s first solo single in five years. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- John Mayer is launching a new label called Sob Rock Records. (single source)
- Sob Rock Records will operate in partnership with Universal Music’s Mercury Records. (single source)
- The song was produced by Blake Slatkin. (single source)
- The song was mixed by Serban Ghenea. (single source)
- Mayer is scheduled for a 21-show residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas from April to June 2027. (single source)
- The song was recorded at Chaplin Studios. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: John Mayer releases first new single since 2021

John Mayer has released “Tom and Jerry,” his first new single since 2021, and announced a 2027 residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/john-mayer-releases-first-new-single-since-2021

### 2026-10-21: John Mayer launches Sob Rock Records and announces new single

John Mayer is launching his own label, Sob Rock Records, in partnership with Mercury Records and releasing his first solo single in five years, “Tom and Jerry,” this Friday.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/john-mayer-launches-sob-rock-records-and-announces-new-single

### 2026-10-16: John Mayer teases first solo single in five years

John Mayer has teased a new solo single set for release on October 23, marking his first solo music in five years.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/john-mayer-teases-first-solo-single-in-five-years

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