John Mayer Partners With Mercury for New Label and Solo Music

WHO:

Variety - John Mayer is establishing Sob Rock Records, his own label, in partnership with Mercury.

Rolling Stone Music - John Mayer is launching the new label Sob Rock Records.

Billboard - John Mayer signed with Mercury Records.

Variety - Mayer parted ways with Sony Music.

Billboard - Mayer parted with Columbia Records.

WHAT:

Variety - Sob Rock Records will release Mayer’s first new solo music in five years.

Rolling Stone Music - Mayer’s first single since *Sob Rock* is titled “Tom and Jerry.”

Rolling Stone Music - “Tom and Jerry” will be released on Sob Rock Records.

Billboard - *Sob Rock* was Mayer’s eighth album.

WHEN:

Variety - Mayer announced his departure from Sony Music in 2022.

Billboard - Mayer parted with Columbia Records in 2022.

Rolling Stone Music - *Sob Rock* was released in 2021.

WHY:

Variety - Mayer’s partnership with Mercury is to release new solo music through Sob Rock Records.

HOW:

Variety - Mayer is setting up Sob Rock Records in partnership with Mercury.

Billboard - Mayer’s deal is with Mercury Records.

(UPDATED October 22, 2026 23:07 UTC)

John Mayer is launching his own label, Sob Rock Records, in partnership with Mercury Records, and will release new solo music through the venture. The label’s first release will be “Tom and Jerry,” Mayer’s first single since his 2021 album, *Sob Rock*. The upcoming track will also mark his first new solo music in five years. *Sob Rock* was Mayer’s eighth album, and its release preceded this new chapter in his recording career. The Mercury partnership gives Mayer a label for his solo work, while Sob Rock Records will carry the new music. The deal follows Mayer’s departure from Sony Music and Columbia Records in 2022. His new single is set to be released on Sob Rock Records, though no release date is specified.