John Mayer Launches Own Record Label Sob Rock Records
The music company is founded in partnership with Mercury Records as the singer-songwriter officially signed with them on October 22, 2026.
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John Mayer has officially launched his new record labelRecord LabelA company that manages the production, distribution, and promotion of music, usually in exchange for a share of revenue. Labels range from global majors to small independents, and in theGo to Record Label Glossary, Sob Rock Records, as he makes a comeback to releasing solo music.
The newly founded label takes its name from his latest album, Sob Rock, released in July 2021, which includes the tracks “New Light,” “I Guess I Just Feel Like,” and “Last Train Home.”
Sob Rock Records was formed in partnership with Universal Music Group’s Mercury Records as the American singer and guitarist officially signs with the historic record label starting October 22, 2026.
The “Your Body Is a Wonderland” hitmaker now joins the roster of artists under Mercury Records, including multi-platinum Vermont singer-songwriterSinger-SongwriterA musician who writes and performs their own songs, typically accompanied by guitar or piano. Valued for personal storytelling and authenticity, singer-songwriters form a major part of the Filipino musicGo to Singer-Songwriter Glossary Noah Kahan and American country pop singer Morgan Wallen.
Mayer shared his excitement about the alliance, saying, “Working with [Chairman and CEO] Tyler Arnold and the talented team at Mercury Records has already proven to be a great partnership.”
Following the news, he released his most recent single, “Tom and Jerry,” on October 23, 2026, serving as his first solo music release in five years.
The latest release — recorded at the Chaplin Recording Studio — was written and produced by the Grammy Award-winning artist alongside record producerProducerThe person who guides the creative and technical process of making a recording, shaping its sound, arrangement, and overall quality. Producers can write, compose, engineer, and direct performances, and aGo to Producer Glossary Blake Slatkin, with mixing handled by Serban Genhea.
Listen to John Mayer’s latest track, “Tom and Jerry,” below:
His latest endeavors mark a massive return to his solo career after spending the past couple years as co-frontman of American rock band Dead & Company.
Mayer previously parted ways with his former record labelRecord LabelA company that manages the production, distribution, and promotion of music, usually in exchange for a share of revenue. Labels range from global majors to small independents, and in theGo to Record Label Glossary, Columbia Records, in 2022 after being with the company for 21 years. Sob Rock served as his last release under the label.
Revisit John Mayer’s eight studio album Sob Rock below:
