nuOct 23, 2026, 05:27

John Mayer releases new single on his own record label

John Mayer has released a new single titled Tom and Jerry, marking his first new music since his album Sob Rock. The song was released through his own record label in partnership with Mercury Records.

American musician John Mayer has officially released a new single titled Tom and Jerry, marking his first musical project since his previous album, Sob Rock. The track was released under his own record label in partnership with Mercury Records, a subsidiary of Universal Music Group. Mayer expressed great enthusiasm for this new venture, noting that the collaboration has streamlined his creative process and left him feeling highly inspired for future projects.

Regarding the song's origin, Mayer shared on social media that the title was inspired by the initial voice memo he saved while developing the composition. The 49-year-old artist, who is well-known for hits such as Half of My Heart and Heartbreak Warfare, also confirmed the involvement of several guest artists on the new track. By managing the release through his own imprint, Mayer feels that the journey from his creative vision to the final execution has become both more efficient and personally rewarding.

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