John Mayer Returns With New Single “Tom and Jerry” — Listen
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter’s most recent solo single was “Wild Blue,” released in 2021.
JOHN MAYER: Photographed by Mark Seliger
JOHN MAYER: Photographed by Mark Seliger
John Mayer releases his first solo single in five years with “Tom and Jerry.”
The Grammy-winning 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 announced it on his 49th birthday, sharing a preview of the track. “Thank you for waiting,” he wrote in the caption on Instagram.
“’Tom and Jerry’ was the name I used when saving my first voice memo with this song idea,” Mayer shares in a press statement. “And if you ever come through, which I doubt you’ll do, I’ll run away with you.” From that moment on, the adventure began in bringing that feeling to life.”
The comeback single was produced by Blake Slatkin and Mayer, mixed by Serban Genhea, and was recorded at Chaplin Studios.
“Tom and Jerry” follows “Wild Blue,” the last single from Mayer’s eighth studio albumStudio AlbumA studio album refers to a full-length musical release recorded and produced in a professional studio setting, distinct from live albums or compilation releases. Studio albums remain a significant artisticGo to Studio Album Glossary, Sob Rock, released in 2021. The album featured songs including “Last Train Home,” “New Light,” and “I Guess I Just Feel Like.”
Along with the release of the song is the launch of Mayer’s own 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, in partnership with Universal Music Group’s Mercury Records.
Listen to “Tom and Jerry” below:
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter gears up for his 21-show residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas from April to June 2027.
In June 2026, Mayer was featured on country 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 Lainey Wilson’s track “Phone, Keys, Wallet.”
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John Mayer’s new single “Tom and Jerry” releases October 23, 2026, marking his first solo single in five years, announced via an Instagram preview on his 49th birthday.
“Tom and Jerry” follows “Wild Blue,” the last single from Mayer’s eighth studio album, Sob Rock, released in 2021, which included “Last Train Home” and “New Light.”
The previewed lyrics center on a strained, longing connection between two people, with imagery of conflict and a wish to reunite despite doubt that it will happen.
John Mayer will perform a 21-show residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas from April to June 2027, following the release of his new single “Tom and Jerry.”
In June 2026, John Mayer was featured on country singer-songwriter Lainey Wilson’s track “Phone, Keys, Wallet,” ahead of announcing his own new single in October.
